Professional Engineer 4 (Civil/Transportation)

As a Professional Engineer 3 (Civil/Transportation) , you would direct a major civil engineering program in a small to mid-sized regional facility, managing transportation projects complicated by large dollar value, multi-year rehabilitation and/or construction. You would manage the technical, legal, budgeting and financial requirements of engineering projects, and supervise multiple levels of engineer positions.

As a Professional Engineer 4 (Civil/Transportation) , you would direct a major civil engineering program in a mid-sized to large regional facility or have overall responsibility for a statewide civil engineering program in an agency's main office, managing transportation projects complicated by large dollar value, multi-year rehabilitation and/or construction plans. You would manage the technical, legal, budgeting, contractual, civil rights, and financial requirements of engineering projects, and supervise multiple levels of engineer positions including licensed staff at Grade 29/M-3, Grade 27, and Grade 24.

Open to employees of: Multiple Agencies

On or before January 9, 2027, you must be a qualified employee of the New York State Thruway Authority or Canal Corporation and have had three months of permanent competitive, non-competitive NY HELPS**, or 55-b/55-c service as shown below. If you have received a permanent appointment to a qualifying title listed and served provisionally*** in that title immediately preceding your permanent appointment, such provisional service may be counted towards meeting the time in title required for this examination.

For Exam No. 31-662020:

Professional Engineer 2 (Civil/Transportation), Professional Engineer 2 (Civil/Structural), Professional Engineer 2 (Environmental), or Transportation Maintenance Engineer 1 (Waterways).

For Exam No. 31-663020:

Professional Engineer 3 (Civil/Transportation), Professional Engineer 2 (Civil/Transportation), Professional Engineer 2 (Civil/Structural), Professional Engineer 2 (Environmental), or Transportation Maintenance Engineer 1 (Waterways).

Only the title or titles listed are qualifying.

If you were permanently appointed to a qualifying title on or before October 9, 2026, and have served continuously in this title since that date, you are eligible to file for this examination.

**If you were permanently appointed via the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) program to a qualifying title in the non-competitive class on or before October 9, 2026, and have served continuously in this title since that date, you may apply for this examination.

***If you were permanently appointed to a qualifying title and had provisional service in the same title immediately preceding the permanent appointment, such provisional service may be counted towards meeting the time in title required to apply for this examination. Your provisional appointment must have been on or before October 9, 2026, to qualify for this examination.

Qualifying Experience For Appointment From The Eligible List:

For Exam No. 31-662020:

After one year of the service described in the Minimum Qualifications, successful candidates will be qualified for appointment from the eligible list.

For Exam No. 31-663020:

After one year of service as a Professional Engineer 3 (Civil/Transportation), successful candidates will be qualified for appointment from the eligible list.

Or

After two years of service as a Professional Engineer 2 (Civil/Transportation), Professional Engineer 2 (Civil/Structural), Professional Engineer 2 (Environmental), or Transportation Maintenance Engineer 1 (Waterways), successful candidates will be qualified for appointment from the eligible list.

Employees appointed via the NY HELPS program to a qualifying title in the non-competitive class will have their names restricted from appointment from the eligible list until their position is covered-in to the competitive class by action of the New York State Civil Service Commission or otherwise obtain permanent competitive status in the position.

If you have received a permanent appointment to a qualifying title listed and served provisionally in that title immediately preceding your permanent appointment, such provisional service may be counted towards meeting the time in title required for appointment from the eligible list.

Continued Employment: At the time of appointment and continuously thereafter you must possess a valid New York State Professional Engineer's license with current registration.

The Positions: These positions exist in the New York State Thruway Authority and the Canal Corporation and are located statewide.

To be considered for appointment to this title, you must pass the multiple-choice test . The multiple-choice test evaluates your knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in the following areas: For Examination Nos.

31-662020 31-663020

1. Analyzing and evaluating information - These questions test for the ability to analyze, interpret, and draw reasonable conclusions from information presented in text, data, images or symbols. This may involve identifying a significant problem or issue; focusing on relevant data and text; identifying trends, relationships, and significant features; assessing relevant alternatives; suggesting or evaluating possible conclusions; and applying logical principles to information provided. X X

2. Preparing reports and official documents - These questions test for the ability to prepare reports and other official documents for use within and among governmental agencies, in legal or regulatory settings, or for dissemination to the public. Some questions test for a knowledge of grammar, usage, punctuation, and sentence structure. Others test for the ability to present information clearly and accurately, to use the proper tone, and to organize paragraphs logically and comprehensibly. X X

3. Working and interacting with others - These questions test for knowledge of how to effectively approach work and maintain professional relationships with others in the workplace. Each question presents a situation and a number of possible approaches for handling it. Question topics may include working with supervisors and coworkers, interacting with members of the public, handling conflict, and managing workplace demands and priorities. The questions are not specific to any job title or place of work. X X

4. Administrative supervision - These questions test for knowledge of the principles and practices involved in directing the activities of a large subordinate staff, including subordinate supervisors. Questions relate to the personal interactions between an upper level supervisor and their subordinate supervisors in the accomplishment of objectives. These questions cover such areas as assigning work to and coordinating the activities of several units, establishing and guiding staff development programs, evaluating the performance of subordinate supervisors, and maintaining relationships with other organizational sections. X X

5. Understanding and applying administrative principles - These questions test for knowledge of how to effectively manage and direct an organization or an organizational segment. These questions cover such areas as developing objectives, formulating policies, making decisions, forecasting and planning, developing personnel, organizing and coordinating work, communicating information, providing leadership, and delegating authority and responsibility. X X

6. Understanding and interpreting tabular material - These questions test your ability to understand, analyze, and use the internal logic of data presented in tabular form. You may be asked to perform tasks such as completing tables, drawing conclusions from them, analyzing data trends or interrelationships, and revising or combining data sets. The concepts of rate, ratio, and proportion are tested. Mathematical operations are simple, and computational speed is not a major factor in the test. X

Test Guide & Sample Test Material: A General Guide to Multiple-Choice Tests is available at http://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/testguides.cfm . If Sample Test Material is available for a subject area described above, it can be found at http://www.cs.ny.gov/testing/sampletestmat.cfm .

If you pass, your seniority credit(s), if any, will be included in the computation of your final score. Your final score on the eligible list will be determined after adding any Veterans' credits.

Credit For Seniority: Seniority is credited at the rate of one credit for each five-year period (or fraction thereof), excluding the first ye

These positions exist in the New York State Thruway Authority and the Canal Corporation and are located statewide.