Assistant Civil Engineer

Job Description

Within the division of Citywide Technical Services (CWS) the Capital Team works in direct partnership with Parks Operations, and other Agency Divisions, to assess, design and reconstruct facilities most in need of improvements. This unit has direct impact on neighborhood quality of life, resiliency, greenhouse gas emission reductions and fun for communities throughout the five boroughs of New York City.


Major Responsibilities

- Under supervision, perform civil engineering work of moderate difficulty and responsibility for our Capital Unit within Citywide Services. Assist in managing multiple consultant site work contracts within an established schedule and budget.
- Develop drawings, specifications and estimates of quantities for major civil engineering projects including structures, water supply, sewer and green infrastructure.
- Perform design calculations for structural, water supply, storm water, sanitary sewer, green infrastructure and related drainage systems.
- Coordinate project-specific interagency work such as permits, filings and approvals. Prepare and submit permit applications.
- When directed, manage and review consultant designs.
- Manage all aspects towards the construction of the Citywide State of Good Repair contracts program, including, contracts, budgets, operations, reporting, policies, and procedures.
- Perform administrative tasks towards the execution of state of good repair contracts.
- Conduct field inspections before and during design and construction and through turnover.
- Engage in research, investigation, studies, examinations and testing of materials related to the functions or activities of the Capital Engineering group.
- Organize and communicate stakeholder comments for consultant contract drawings, specifications, and construction estimates; and submit reports.
- Review and approve consultant payment requests

Work Location: Randall’s Island

*This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent Parks employees serving in the Assistant Civil Engineer civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) candidates who are reachable on the Assistant Civil Engineer list, Exam # 5015. [Please indicate your exam and list number on your resume.]

How to Apply
All Applicants:
Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 738785.
All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.

nyc.gov/parks

MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER - 20210

Qualifications

• 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or
• 2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master's degree from an accredited college in civil engineering.

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.