Thruway Maintenance Supervisor 1

Duties Description Thruway Maintenance Supervisor 1 is the first supervisory level; Effective communication with supervision and subordinates, helps develop requirements for the more critical maintenance projects; may independently supervise work on maintenance projects requiring specialized skills; and applies a broad range of tools and techniques across the major maintenance functional areas. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Schedules and/or assists in scheduling maintenance staff for shift work, plans, schedules, and monitors’ work.
• Reviews daily timecards, prepares and/or reviews probationary reports and attendance records on all assigned employees.
• Evaluates and rates the work performance of individual employees pursuant to the annual performance rating program, conducts counseling and/or recommends further action as required.
• Arranges work activities to coincide with general equipment repairs and preventive maintenance schedules and ensures that all maintenance equipment is in good operating condition.
• Directs mowing operations, vegetation control, installation and repair of safety appurtenances, pavement repairs, crack and joint sealing operations, bridge maintenance program and bridge repairs, and the maintenance and repair of signs, fencing and delineators.
• Trains or assists in training personnel and developing appropriate safety and work performance standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications 1. TRANSFER QUALIFICATIONS FOR CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES: Current New York State employee with one year or more of qualifying permanent service as a Supervising Bridge Painter 1 and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the NYS Civil Service Law.

2. NY HELPS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Four years of experience in the construction, rehabilitation, or maintenance of paved highways, streets, roads, bridges, or similar transportation facilities.

Substitution:

An associate degree can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor’s degree can substitute for four years of experience; a master’s degree in a related field can substitute for five years of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for six years of experience.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). 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.

Additional Comments This is a Unit 2, CSEA position. The NYS Thruway Authority offers an extensive benefits package, including but not limited to paid time off, sick leave incentive, membership to the NYS Retirement System, and 90% tuition assistance.

We offer FREE onsite employee parking.

Our telecommuting program offers up to 20% (two days per pay period) upon completion of at least three months of satisfactory performance and appropriate approvals. Additional policy guidelines and work hours may be discussed during the interview.

ADDITIONAL PAY INFORMATION:

The salary range for this position includes all applicable annual components of pay which are: Base Pay: $54,738 hiring rate up to $77,993 job rate Location Pay: $3400 for Downstate Geographic Pay: $7,000

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT:

All potential candidates for this position must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment and throughout your employment with the New York State Thruway Authority. If appointed, you will be required to produce documents that verify your identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Please be advised, the New York State Thruway Authority does not use eVerify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).

The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals including women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Thruway Authority is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.

The New York State Thruway Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Bureau of Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Employee Engagement at accommodations@thruway.ny.gov or call (518) 471-4321.

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