Professional Engineer ; Civil​/Transportation; NYHELPS

Consultant Job Manager For Structures Inspection

The NYSDOT Region 11 is looking for qualified candidates to join the Structures Group. As a member of the Structures, the candidate will play a crucial role in bridge and overhead sign structures (OSS) inspection projects in New York City.

Under the supervision of higher-level staff, the incumbent of this position will provide support to Structures Management Program in Region 11 Structures Group as the Consultant Job Manager.

The incumbent of this position will be the Consultant Job Manager for inspection of arterial and local bridges and Overhead sign structures to ensure compliance with the New York State Bridge Inspection Manual and Overhead Sign Structures Inventory and Inspection Manual. Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Serve as the Consultant Job Manager for biennial and interim inspection of arterial and local bridges and Overhead Sign structures.
• Directly manage the inspection consultant as the Consultant Job Manager, overseeing all technical and administrative aspects of the project.
• Develop and maintain schedules for inspection.
• Review the inspection reports, flag reports, Non-Structural Condition Observations, and load rating updates.
• Quality Assurance review & approval of flag reports in Structures Management System.
• Review consultant invoices and progress reports; prepare consultant evaluations.
• Coordinate with Main Office to maintain state-wide consistency.
• Prepare Quarterly progress reports for bridge and OSS inspection projects.
• Perform flag tracking and ensure timely resolution, as necessary.
• Ensure transmittal of flags to bridge owner for corrective actions.
• Provide support for bridge and OSS related emergencies during and off work hours.
• Develop and maintain schedules for bridge and OSS inspections.
• Assist in coordination with Main Office, city agencies, and Regional Groups, as necessary.
• Perform special tasks, as needed.
• Supervise and train subordinate staff.
• Respond/resolve public and elected officials' concerns and comments.
• Perform field reviews of bridge and OSS inspections.

Details will be discussed during the interview.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
* To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, or 55 b/c, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

Open Competitive:
Either a New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration and a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below;
Or. a New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration and one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience as listed below.

Qualifying degrees:
Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Engineering Management, Construction Engineering Management Technology, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Hydraulics Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Structural Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Planning and Engineering, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees.

Qualifying experience:
One year of full-time engineering experience with transportation projects related to highways/roadways, railroads, bridges, airports, waterways, building structures, or traffic management and safety systems.

Professional Engineer 1 (Civil/Transportation) is a continuous recruitment examination for promotional candidates only. All interested promotional candidates must complete their online application here:
New York State Career Opportunities in Engineering (ny.gov). There is no fee for this examination. The minimum qualifications are:

Promotional:
You must have a New York State Professional Engineer's License and current registration AND be a qualified employee of New York State AND have had one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service as follows:
Assistant Engineer (Civil/Transportation).

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