DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
**ONLY APPLICANTS WHO ARE PERMANENT IN THE TITLE OF CIVIL ENGINEERING INTERN AND/OR PASSED THE CIVIL ENGINEERING INTERN EXAM NO. 5047 SHOULD APPLY**
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects public health and the environment by supplying clean drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. We deliver 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water per day to 8.3 million New York City residents and more than 1 million people in Upstate New York, and we collect and treat an average of 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater per day.
The Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO) seeks to hire Assistant Civil Engineer for the Division of Field Operations, located in Queens, New York. This division has the overall responsibility in maintenance and repairs of the water distribution and sewer collection systems. Included in the division’s activities are responding to customer complaints, repairing pipe, valves, hydrants, catch basins and street hardware, performing leak surveys, responding to emergencies such as fires, and operating an inventory control function which serves the bureau, private plumbers and DDC contracts. The division also maintains a sewer monitoring and analysis program and coordinates with various divisions, Bureaus and City agencies in overall maintenance, repairs, reconstruction of the water main and drainage systems. It should be noted that New York City experiences roughly 600 water main breaks per year. Most of these affect very limited areas and are barely noticed before they are repaired by BWSO.
Under direct supervision, the selected candidate will work in the following areas of Civil Engineering: development, design, drawing, specifications, estimating, inspection, operations, maintenance and repairs; will participate in field surveys and assist in the cleaning, maintenance and field repair of the water mains and drainage systems; make drawings and sketches; perform mathematical calculations; assist in estimating costs, materials and labor requirements; will engage in research and investigations related to sewer and water main construction, operations, maintenance, and repairs; assist in preparation of reports, memos, and correspondence; maintain office records of drawings, plans, and survey and inspection data; participate in inspection operations, checking and certifying the installation and performance of structures, materials and equipment related to city’s sewer and water main systems; Perform engineering studies related to water main and sewer systems and provide recommendations to alleviate issues; perform such tasks as supervising a small squad, unit or group engaged in the performance of elementary engineering work and operate motor vehicles.
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree in civil engineering from an accredited college. A degree in any other engineering area or in civil engineering technology is not acceptable.
Preferred Skills
Experience using Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously Excellent communication skills, both in written and oral.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.