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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/27/26

Applications Due09/10/26

Vacancy ID222646

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AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleHighway Maintenance Supervisor 1

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade13

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $62413 to $74061 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6:30 AM

To 3 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Schenectady

Street Address NYS Department of Transportation - Transportation Maintenance

3008 Chrisler Ave

City Schenectady

StateNY

Zip Code12303

Duties Description Duties Description:

As a Highway Maintenance Supervisor 1 (HMS 1) duties may include but are not limited to those listed herein. The selected candidate will supervise and work with a highway maintenance crew assigned to the operation of various-sized equipment, involved in maintenance and repair projects on state highways or structural units. Duties include but not limited to:

• Patching pavements and filling potholes.
• Cleaning ditches and culverts.
• Cutting trees, shrubs, and grass.
• Repairing guiderails and signs.
• Plowing roads and salting icy pavements in the winter.
• Perform snow and ice control, be available for emergency call out within 1 (one) hour.
• Knowledgeable in S&I control methods.
• Working knowledge of methods, equipment and materials used for the reconstruction, repair and maintenance of highways, drainage structures and related facilities.
• Supervise a snow & ice shift at residency and/or sub-residencies
• On large maintenance projects, the selected candidate will supervise a phase of the project under the general direction of a Highway Maintenance Supervisor 2. HMS 1 is a working supervisor who:
• Operates light trucks and heavy dump trucks, performs one-person snow plowing, and operates other pieces of highway equipment, as necessary.
• Instructs crew members in the tasks to be performed, all safety requirements and Department policies, and answers any questions concerning the above-mentioned procedures.
• Personally, observes work in progress and work completed to insure adherence to guidelines and instructions.
• Maintains time and attendance records and materials used on the jobs in MMS and submits brief written reports when requested.
• Must be able to understand, implement, and set-up applicable work zone traffic control work plans following the most current 619 standards.
• Must be able to design, install, maintain and remove lane closures in accordance with current guidelines based on roadway conditions.
• Possess strong communication skill to foster communication between the workers, HMS2, and management.
• Other duties appropriate to position and location.
• Completes all required training for an HMS 1.

Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

To be considered for permanent appointment, candidates must be reachable on the current Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

At the time of appointment and continuously thereafter, you will be required to have a valid New York State Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License with no air brake restriction. Appointees will be required to satisfactorily complete a "one-person plowing" certification program which the Department of Transportation will offer during the probationary period.

NOTE: Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title and assignment

Additional Comments Additional Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The starting salary for this position is $62,413. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $53,413 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.

The maximum compensation for this position is $74,061. This amount is comprised of the standard job rate of $65,061 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.

In addition, a Mid-Hudson Adjustment of $1,650 or a Downstate Adjustment of $3,400 may also apply depending on the location of the position.

Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title and assignment. Cannabis use will be tested for during the pre-employment screening process and may be the basis for disqualification for employment or may be a basis for removal of employment.

DOT is an equal opportunity employer. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply.

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. Candidates for employment must have proper authorization to work in the United States at the time an offer of employment is made. The Department will not sponsor a nonimmigrant for a temporary employment visa (H-1B or similar), OPT STEM, or for permanent residence. Offers of permanent employment may not be made to nonimmigrants whose employment authorization is limited to a period of practical training (F-1 or similar).

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

Name Alexandria Cutler

Telephone

Fax (518) 457-1570

Email Address HR-Personnel@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Department of Transportation

50 Wolf Road

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12232

Notes on ApplyingTo Apply:

Qualified candidates should submit a letter of interest, a current resume, and a copy of required transcripts (if applicable), titled by last name, with the Notice Number R01-26-089 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest, no later than September 10, 2026 to:

NYS Department of Transportation

Attn: Alexandria Cutler

Personnel Bureau

50 Wolf Road

Albany, NY 12232

Email: HR-Personnel@dot.ny.gov

Fax: (518) 457-1570

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