Reviewer - Assistant Civil Engineer
About the role
The Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO) seeks to hire an Assistant Civil Engineer for the Cross Connection Unit within the Division of Engineering, Connections and Permitting.
Responsibilities
- Reviews Applications/Plans/Exemptions for Cross-Connection/Backflow Prevention (BFP) Assembly installation on water service lines submitted by Professional Engineers or Registered Architects.
- Evaluates BFP applications, engineering plans, and exemption requests to ensure proposed installations meet DEP standards and the Cross-Connection Control Plan Review Unit's requirements. Finalizes reviews within the established departmental timeframe.
- Reviews & Checks Initial/Annual Test reports within a duly specified time frame for compliance with approved Cross-Connection plans and ensures ongoing containment integrity by maintaining detailed & accurate records of test reports in the Cross Connection Control database.
- Participates in meetings with the Applicant/Design Engineer regarding Cross-Connection Application/Plan requirements on water service lines. Coordinate professionally with applicants as well as with the team to support the unit’s function.
- Conducts specialized engineering investigations and studies regarding the Cross-Connection Control Program. Prepares formal reports and coordinates technical findings with supervisors and other Cross-Connection staff.
- Maintains communication with supervisors and report on project status and tasks assigned, unanticipated conditions and possible problems and solutions.
Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master's degree from an accredited college in civil engineering.
Preferred Skills
- Aptitude in reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings, plans, reports, and specifications.
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills, as well as professional writing skills.
- Experience with using Microsoft Office suite, GIS applications, Adobe Acrobat is preferred.
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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.
Pay
Commensurate with experience.
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Qualifications
Commensurate with experience.
Skills
Commensurate with experience.
Benefits
Commensurate with experience.
Pay
Commensurate with experience.
Schedule
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