Professional Engineer 1 (Electrical) - Long Island (NY HELPS)

NY HELP Yes

Agency Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

Title Professional Engineer 1 (Electrical) - Long Island (NY HELPS)

Occupational Category I.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade 24

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

Salary Range From $120534 to $132752 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

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 Suffolk

Street Address Long Island Regional Headquarters

Belmont Lake State Park

City Babylon

State NY

Zip Code 11704

Duties Description As a Professional Engineer 1 (Electrical), responsibilities include but are not limited to:- Overseeing consultant and contract work; preparing scope of work for and administers contracts, including the review of the technical components.- Developing, implementing, and overseeing the preparation of plans for historic sites, parks, recreational, and other facilities.- Managing projects from inception to construction closeout, with both in-house and consultant resources.- Reviewing work activities for quality and conformity to professional standards, NYS code, environmental requirements and standards for accessibility.- Performing and/or managing the preparation of contract drawings and specifications.- Preparing graphics and presentations to communicate design intent for internal and public presentations.- Reviewing, approving, and signing/sealing engineering plans, estimates, specifications, contracts, completed work, contract changes and payments. Manage contractor work activities, assuring that work is completed in accordance with plans and contracts.- Coordinating work activities with park management to assure that work is completed in accordance with other programs and project deadlines.- Coordinating the work of other professional and technical staff assigned to a project; review and approve procedures, guidelines, and specifications and contract documents.- Coordinating and working with other local, county, state and federal agencies as necessary.- Consulting with park management and other stakeholders to obtain input, resolve problems, discuss and coordinate related developments, and explain projects and programs.- Assuring work is performed within budget and on schedule, reviewing and recommending payments, and assuring that documents and reports comply with code and conform with standards; and schedules and completes topographical surveys and soil investigations.- Supervising lower-level staff with design development, construction documents creation and project implementation.- Preparing and/or reviewing electrical design drawings, specifications, and calculations, including power distribution layouts, panel schedules, lighting systems, and one-line diagrams.- Reviewing consultant electrical designs for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with applicable codes and standards, and coordinating comments through design and construction phases.- Evaluating existing electrical systems, including legacy infrastructure, and determining requirements for repair, upgrade, or replacement with an understanding that systems may be up to 100 years old and not fully documented.- Coordinating with utility providers and other agencies regarding electrical service requirements, capacity, upgrades, and interconnections.- Providing construction support for electrical systems, including submittal review, responses to RFIs, field inspections, and resolution of unforeseen conditions.- Ensuring all electrical work complies with applicable codes, including NEC, NYS Building Code, and energy code requirements.- Work closely with the Energy Bureau within the Capital Division to review project designs and advise design teams on the selection of building systems, renewable energy systems, and charging of electric vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications If Civil Service Eligible list(s) exist, they will be canvassed. You may also apply if you are eligible for appointment by one of the following 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:Either 1.) a New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND a qualifying bachelor's degree * or higher as listed belowOr2.) a New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration AND one year of full-time qualifying engineering experience * as listed below. You must provide information regarding your license and current registration on your application materials. Qualifying Degrees:Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering Technology, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electrical Power Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering Technology, or Engineering Science with a recognized concentration in any of the above listed engineering degrees.NOTE: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States or its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency. This information can be found at Candidates are responsible for the evaluation fee.***Qualifying Experience: One year of full-time engineering experience in electrical systems.If you are a veteran or an individual with a disability and would like to apply for the Department of Civil Service's 55-b/c Program, please visit for more information.Subsequent 55-b/c Qualifications:A subsequent 55-b/c appointment may be considered if you have at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service and have a current Civil Service 55-b/c letter of eligibility.Reassignment Qualifications: Current NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Employees only, with at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Professional Engineer 1 (Electrical); if you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current Professional Engineer 1 (Electrical) eligible list for this location.Provisional Qualifications: In the absence of an eligible list(s) with three or more candidates willing to accept a position, a temporary provisional appointment may be considered. For provisional appointment, candidates must be meet the same minimum qualifications as listed under NY HELPS Qualifications.The appointed candidate would have to take, pass and be reachable on the next holding of the examination to be appointed permanently. 70.1 Transfer Qualifications:Candidates must have one year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service as a Professional Engineer 1 with one of the following parenthetical title designations: Civil, Civil/Construction, Civil/Geotechnical, Civil/Structural, Civil/Transportation, Electrical, Environmental, Fire Protection, Industrial, Mechanical, or Mechanical/HVAC AND possess a New York State Professional Engineer's license and current registration.For all transfers noted, a comprehensive list of titles approved for transfer is available through Civil Service GOT-IT at The transfer cannot be a second consecutive transfer resulting in an advancement of more than two salary grades.

Additional Comments SALARY INFORMATION:Belmont Lake State Park (Suffolk County)Starting salary (PEF) 120,534 (The starting salary indicated combines the statutory hiring rate for PS&T SG-24 ($91,298) with the Increased Hiring Rate of $11,736, Geographic Pay Differential of $13,500, and Downstate Adjustment of $4,000.) Similarly, the job rate posted ($132,752) is a combination of the statutory job rate ($115,252), Geographic Pay Differential ($13,500), and Downstate Adjustment ($4,000).OPERATIONAL NEEDS: - At the time of appointment and as a condition for continued employment, you must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.- At the time of appointment and as a condition for continued employment, you must possess a New York State Professional Engineer's license with current registration.- Excellent communication and organizational skills.- Work schedule may vary depending on agency needs and project completion dates.If you have previous or current employment at a NYS agency, to be considered for this position, a review of your state history is needed. Please provide the last four digits of your social security number in your email response or on your resume. If you are not comfortable providing this information in your response, a representative from our office may contact you.Benefits: The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation offers a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to:Paid Time Off:- PEF: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays. - PEF: Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development.Health Care Benefits:- Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.Additional Benefits:- New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership- NYS Deferred Compensation- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)- Paid Parental LeaveTo learn more about our benefits, visit: *NY HELPS PROGRAM:Employees appointed via the NY HELPS program are restricted for promotional appointment until their position is covered-in to the competitive class by the New York State Civil Service Commission (CSC), or they otherwise obtain permanent competitive status. The CSC has recently covered-in employees who were appointed via NY HELPS on a permanent or contingent permanent basis between June 26, 2024 and June 11, 2025. Notification to employees regarding a change in their status is forthcoming. You may wish to apply if you received a permanent NY HELPS appointment to a qualifying title within these timeframes and are interested in this opportunity. Your eligibility for promotion will be reviewed by Human Resources.

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Name Personnel Office/KW

Telephone

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12238

Notes on Applying Please be advised that New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation does not use E-Verify and does not offer sponsorship for employment visas statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEP OPT). Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position. All candidates must submit a written resume and cover letter which clearly demonstrates how they meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Please submit your resume and cover letter as a Word or PDF attachment. We are unable to open documents from Google Docs, Google Drive, OneDrive, Apple Pages, and/or "the cloud". Your application must be received by May 21, 2026 and submitted via email to [email protected]. Please use the email subject line: Professional Engineer 1 (Electrical) - 215689Failure to do so may result in not being considered for the position. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications. Failure to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications and operating needs may result in your resume not being considered for this position. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity. New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception. Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. OPRHP encourages people with disabilities to apply. If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Equal Opportunity Unit at [email protected] or (518) 486-7754.