Assistant Engineer (Civil/Geotechnical) (NY HELPS) - VID 208352

Skip to Content

Home How to Get a State Job FAQs Vacancies Search Vacancies Other State Listings

Helpful Links

Exam Announcements for the General Public Explore Opportunities Workers with Disabilities Program Reinstatement Salary Schedules Unions/Units Training and Development

Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.

Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.

Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/29/26 Applications Due 04/30/26 Vacancy ID 208352

Basics

Schedule Location Job Specifics How to Apply

NY HELPYes

Agency General Services, Office of

Title Assistant Engineer (Civil/Geotechnical) (NY HELPS) - VID 208352

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 20

Bargaining Unit PEF - Professional, Scientific, and Technical

Salary Range From $66,951 to $94,121 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Duties Description

Duties include but may not be limited to:

• Assist in performing geotechnical engineering duties including determining soil and field material, ground seepage, and detailed soil mechanics. • Collect and analyze data on bedrock, foundations, and aquifer systems to inform subsurface construction plans. • Investigate subsurface conditions, determine engineering properties of materials, and apply findings to design decisions and recommendations. • Prepare geotechnical 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. • Assist in review and coordination of submittals, contractor Requests for Informations, Information Bulletins, and other construction administration and observation tasks 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 Albany Geographic 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:

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, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees.

Qualifying experience:

One year of full-time experience related to geotechnical engineering practices.

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). OR Proof of passing the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) AND one year of full-time engineering experience (listed above). OR Current 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 Law.

NOTE: 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 http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.

NOTE 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/AG

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM 31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on Applying

Please submit a resume and cover letter to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov 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.

Printable Version

Become an Organ Donor - Enroll Today

FAQs

• Workers with Disabilities (55b/c) • Civil Service Exams

State Agencies: Department of Civil Service Office of the State Comptroller

OER Link: Employee Unions and Bargaining Units

Exam announcements General Information about NYS Government

Copyright 2026 NYS Department of Civil Service StateJobsNY 2026 NYS Department of Civil Service Accuracy Privacy Accessibility Contact