Utility Engineering Specialist 1 (Gas Pipeline Safety), Grade 18 Job at StateJobsNY, Albany, NY

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  • StateJobsNY
  • Albany, NY

Job Description

General Public
Non-Competitive (NY HELPS)*:
Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or higher in an accredited engineering curriculum.

55-b/c:
Candidates who are currently eligible, who meet the qualifications listed in the "Non-Competitive (NY HELPS)" section above are encouraged to apply. If interested in this position and applying using your 55-b/c status, please provide a copy of your current 55-b/c eligibility letter.

Engineering Lists:
Individuals meeting the above minimum qualifications who are currently on any Engineering Examination List are encouraged to apply to this posting as the list(s) will not be canvassed at this time.

Transfer
Current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent, competitive, or 55-b/c service as a Utility Engineering Specialist 1 (Gas Pipeline Safety), Grade 18.

Duties Description In the Pipeline Safety Section of the Office of Energy System Planning and Performance, Utility Engineering Specialists ensure the safety and integrity of the State's intrastate and interstate natural gas, hazardous liquid, and steam pipelines through regular evaluations of pipeline operators for compliance with integrity management and other industry standards, as well as pipeline safety regulations. Additionally, the Pipeline Safety Section administers the State's "call before you dig" law through education and enforcement. Utility Engineering Specialists perform engineering duties that include, but are not limited to:
• Providing guidance on safety compliance audits and inspections and determining the necessary corrective actions for operators that are not in compliance with State and Federal regulations pertaining to pipelines.
• Performing facility design review, including review of design plans of construction projects, performing construction inspections, and documenting field activities and preparing inspection reports.
• Performing investigations of incidents involving natural gas and hazardous liquids pipelines, especially those that involve injury to people or significant property damage and preparing reports and memoranda to the Public Service Commission.
• Performing design review of the facilities involved in an incident, designing any necessary testing, and performing failure analysis to determine the cause of the incident.
• Reviewing and analyzing any waiver petitions filed by pipeline operators related to federal and State pipeline safety regulations.
• Reviewing and analyzing applications received under the Public Service Law's Article VII dealing with siting of major natural gas transmission facilities for compliance with the gas safety regulations dealing with construction, operations, and maintenance of such facilities.

Additional Comments About the Department:
The primary mission of the New York State Department of Public Service (DPS or Department) is to ensure affordable, safe, secure, and reliable access to electric, gas, steam, telecommunications, and water services for New York State's residential and business consumers, at just and reasonable rates, while protecting the natural environment. The Department also seeks to stimulate effective competitive markets for clean, renewable, and distributed energy resources that benefit New York consumers, as well as product and service innovations.

* This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
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.
Some positions may require travel and as such, it may require that you have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate an ability to perform the required field work if public transportation is not available. You will be advised of this further at the employment interview.

Continued employment in the Pipeline Safety Section is dependent upon acquisition of various federally mandated certifications pertaining to pipelines and hazardous materials. Failure to obtain and maintain these certifications may result in termination of employment.

Background Investigation: Due to the nature of these positions, there may be an investigative screening which could include a thorough character investigation. All convictions must be reported. Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor or any falsified or omitted information may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case is determined on its own merit, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
The Department of Public Service is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by contacting the Designee for Reasonable Accommodations (DRA) and Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator which can be found under the Accessibility Link on the Department's webpage at

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources Management - GP

Telephone

Fax (518) 473 - 9990

Email Address recruiting@dps.ny.gov

Address

Street 3 Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12223

Notes on Applying Please send a resume, cover letter, and proof of meeting the minimum qualifications to recruiting@dps.ny.gov or fax to Human Resources Management at (518)473-9990. Please reference "Utility Engineering Specialist 1 (Gas Pipeline Safety), NYHELPS posting 01726" when applying.

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