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NY HELP Yes

Agency Transportation, Department of

Title Engineering Materials Analyst/Trainee 2/Trainee 1/Senior Materials Analyst (NY HELPS)

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Office of Technical Services/Central Testing Laboratory

7 Harriman Campus Road. Building 7/7 A

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12206

Duties Description Under the supervision of a higher-level supervisor or manager, the incumbents will perform technical work which may include, but is not limited to:• Identifying and logging incoming samples into computer software program.• Preparing samples and conducting standard tests.• Conducting complex tests on specialized materials.• Recording test data and calculating test results.• Maintaining test equipment and a clean work area.• Following and/or ensuring staff is knowledgeable of, and practices safety procedures.• Communicating with engineering staff and other sections concerning test results.• Maintaining testing deadlines and priorities.• Assigning testing responsibilities and determining priorities.• Ensuring samples are tested in accordance with appropriate testing procedures.• Assisting in developing new, or revising existing test methods and/or procedures.• Reviewing and developing test result reports, as well as technical correspondence.• Overseeing quality assurance (QA) procedures for engineering materials.• Training and developing Department staff.• May supervise and train subordinate technical staff engaged in performing standardized tests.• Performing other duties, as required.PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of this work, telecommuting is not permitted.Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications 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 open competitive minimum qualifications for this position. The qualifications are:Engineering Materials Analyst Trainee 1:A bachelor's or higher degree in biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, chemistry, civil engineering, environmental science, geology, geophysics, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, or physics; including or supplemented by 12 semester credit hours in chemistry, materials science, or strength of materials.Engineering Materials Analyst Trainee 2:A bachelor's or higher degree in biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, chemistry, civil engineering, environmental science, geology, geophysics, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, or physics; including or supplemented by 12 semester credit hours in chemistry, materials science, or strength of materials and one year of experience* performing quality control and/or quality assurance testing of materials for highway, building, or structural construction and maintenance.Senior Engineering Materials Analyst:A bachelor's or higher degree in biochemistry, biology, chemical engineering, chemistry, civil engineering, environmental science, geology, geophysics, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, or physics; including or supplemented by 12 semester credit hours in chemistry, materials science, or strength of materials and two years of experience* performing quality control and/or quality assurance testing of materials for highway, building, or structural construction and maintenance.*Substitutions:A master's or higher degree in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, civil engineering, environmental science, geology, geophysics, materials engineering, mechanical engineering, or physics substitutes for one year of experience.If chosen, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed to a higher level. You must inform the agency of any additional qualifications at your interview.Candidates may also be qualified for permanent competitive appointment if reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

Additional Comments Additional Information*For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. If you are on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) eligible list, please state that along with your score in your cover letter. Your required educational credentials must have been awarded by an educational institution accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the United States (U.S.) Department of Education/Secretary of Education. If awarded by an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. A list of companies that provide these services (fees must be paid to the company you choose) can be found at: http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfmtApplicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis._______________________________________The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.________________________________________In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.

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Name Dana Thielke

Telephone

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Office of Technical Services

50 Wolf Road, POD 4-2

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12232

Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, transcripts, and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-25-417 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than October 20th, 2025 to:Dana M. ThielkeNYSDOTOffice of Technical Services50 Wolf Road, POD 4-2Albany, NY [email protected]