Assistant Engineer (Environmental) (NY HELPS) - VID

NY HELP YesAgency General Services, Office ofTitle Assistant Engineer (Environmental) (NY HELPS) - VID 208370Occupational Category Other Professional CareersSalary Grade 20Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)Salary Range From $66951 to $94121 AnnuallyEmployment Type Full-TimeAppointment Type Contingent PermanentJurisdictional Class Non-competitive ClassTravel Percentage 20%Workweek Mon-FriHours Per Week 37.5WorkdayFrom 7:30 AMTo 3:30 PMFlextime allowed? NoMandatory overtime? NoCompressed workweek allowed? NoTelecommuting allowed? YesCounty AlbanyStreet Address Empire State PlazaCity AlbanyState NYZip Code 12242Duties Description Duties include but may not be limited to:• Assist in performing environmental engineering duties including designing water/wastewater treatment systems, distribution systems, onsite disposal systems, etc.• Assist in preparing reports relating to water/wastewater and other environmental engineering systems, including recommendations for changes in design, construction or operational procedures and practices.• Prepare environmental drawings and details, specifications, estimates, and/or studies for design projects under the direction of licensed staff.• Coordinate design drawings and related specifications, construction costs estimates, etc., with the other disciplines.• Assist in scheduling assigned projects according to workload, priorities, and design schedules.• Assist in the review of reports, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates prepared by design consultants.• Assist with the supervision of consultant design work.• Develop and maintain project documentation, including records of meetings, correspondence, and progress• Collaborate with senior designers, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure project goals are met.• Review shop drawings, respond to contractor Requests for Information, create and/or review Information Bulletins, and provide similar construction administration and observation during the project’s construction.• Assist with supervision of junior staff.• Additional duties as assigned.Operational Needs:• Travel may be required (approximately 20%). • Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required.Notes:There is no examination required for appointment to a NY HELPS position. Candidates hired via NY HELPS will be appointed on a permanent non-competitive basis and will begin a probationary period.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected that NY HELPS employees will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to take an exam. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.Salary Adjustments for Positions at the Assistant level (not trainee) in AlbanyGeographic pay differential added to hiring salary $7,000.The Office of the General Services (OGS) supports telecommuting where it is reasonable to do so based upon the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, employees new to OGS Design and Construction (D&C) will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After the initial 8 calendar week restriction, if an employee’s duties and work performance are aligned with telecommuting they may be allowed to do so. Upon approval to telecommute, OGS D&C employees may telecommute up to 4 days per pay period.This position is graded and offers a salary range from the hiring rate to the job rate for its designated grade. All hires begin at “Start Rate” unless prior state experience affords eligibility for hiring step increase as determined by OSC.Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS)and applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position:Proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND a qualifying bachelor's degree or higher as listed below; OR proof of passing the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience as listed below.Qualifying degrees: Aeronautical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering Technology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Engineering Technology, Environmental Design Engineering, Environmental Resources Engineering, Environmental Systems Engineering, Forest Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Paper Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Soil and Water Resources Engineering, Water Resources Engineering, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees.Qualifying experience: One year of full-time experience in sanitary, public health or environmental engineering.This title includes a traineeship opportunity, and applicants must meet one of the following:A bachelor's degree or higher in engineering or engineering technology (listed above).ORProof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time engineering experience (listed above).ORCurrent New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service in a position allocated to a Grade 18 or above and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service LawNOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.Additional Comments The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply. For a full version of OGS’s EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Human Resources/KBTelephone 518-473-5282Fax 518-486-1631Email Address AddressStreet NYS Office of General Services, HRM31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State PlazaCity AlbanyState NYZip Code 12242Notes on Applying Please submit a resume and cover letter to detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.

Created: 2026-03-04