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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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Review Vacancy</p> <p>Date Posted 06/23/25</p> <p>Applications Due09/23/25</p> <p>Vacancy ID190693</p> <ul> <li>Basics </li><li>Schedule </li><li>Location </li><li>Job Specifics </li><li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>NY HELPYes</p> <p>AgencyTransportation, Department of</p> <p>TitleMaterials Testing Specialist 1</p> <p>Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers</p> <p>Salary Grade19</p> <p>Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $70579 to $89645 Annually</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Permanent</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class</p> <p>Travel Percentage 10%</p> <p>Workweek Mon-Fri</p> <p>Hours Per Week 37.5</p> <p>Workday</p> <p>From 8 AM</p> <p>To 4 PM</p> <p>Flextime allowed? No</p> <p>Mandatory overtime? No</p> <p>Compressed workweek allowed? No</p> <p>Telecommuting allowed? Yes</p> <p>County Albany</p> <p>Street Address 50 Wolf Road</p> <p>Engineering Division, Office of Structures</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code12232</p> <p>Duties Description In the Structural Engineering Services Bureau, under the supervision of a Material Testing Specialist 3, the incumbent will perform the following:</p> <ul> <li>Direct, perform, and assist in the preparation of specifications for a variety of nondestructive tests (radiograph, magnetic particle, dye penetrant, hardness, and ultrasonic), on new and existing metal structures. </li><li>Perform quality assurance functions related to steel fabrication. This includes (but is not limited to) performing the following: </li></ul> <p>o Field visits to fabrication plants</p> <p>o Monitor inspection activities by contract inspectors working on behalf of NYSDOT</p> <p>o Ensure fabricator compliance with NYSDOT requirements regarding personnel qualifications</p> <p>o Ensure fabricator compliance with NYSDOT, FHWA, and industry requirements regarding material origin and quality.</p> <p>o Inspect the facilities of fabricators new to NYSDOT and work to ensure that they have the means and industry qualifications needed to successfully perform the contract tasks that will be expected of them.</p> <p>o Review steel fabrication shop drawings as well as steel erection procedures.</p> <p>o Review and approve Procedure Qualification Reports (PQRs) and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs).</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).*</p> <p>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:</p> <p>Open Competitive:</p> <p>Six years of experience in structural steel fabrication and structural metal inspection during fabrication and construction that included radiograph review of welds and the performance and interpretation of magnetic particle, dye penetrant, and hardness tests.</p> <p>Substitution:</p> <p>A bachelor's degree in applied science, engineering, architecture, or construction technology and two years of the required experience</p> <p>OR</p> <p>an associate degree in applied science, engineering, architecture, or construction technology and four years of the required experience.</p> <p>Special Occupational Requirement:</p> <p>Employees in this title must obtain New York State Department of Transportation Certification as an Ultrasonic Testing Technician within one year of permanent appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain this certification</p> <p>will result in termination of employment.</p> <p>Additional Comments *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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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</p> <p>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.cfmt</p> <p>Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.</p> <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>__</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name Angela Buck</p> <p>Telephone</p> <p>Fax</p> <p>Email Address Angela.Buck@dot.ny.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street 50 Wolf Road, POD 4-3</p> <p>Office of Structures</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 12232</p> <p>Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-25-267 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than July 8, 2025 to: Angela Buck New York State Department of Transportation Office of Structures 50 Wolf Road, POD 4-3 Albany, NY 12232 -OR- E-mail: Angela.Buck@dot.ny.gov</p>