ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER
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The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water managing wastewater and storm water and reducing air noise and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country with nearly 6000 employees. DEPs water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the systems 2000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.
The Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) currently has a portfolio of capital projects valued at $35B and another $13.6B projected over the next 10-year commitment plan. The projects BEDC implements allows DEP as a whole to continue to operate and maintain an exemplary water supply system.
BEDCs Special Projects Capital Program (SPCP) is responsible for the planning design construction management and execution of capital projects aimed at upgrading and maintaining the citys existing critical water and wastewater infrastructures. The upgrades help support our operating bureaus; the Bureau of Water Supply (BWS) the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO) and the Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT). This work is essential to preserving the integrity reliability and quality of the water supply system spanning DEPs extensive network of Wastewater Resources and Recovering Facilities (WRRF) plants dams bridges shafts reservoirs tunnels pumping stations ultraviolet disinfection and filtration systems and other associated facilities across New York City and its watershed. SPCP also leads all Design-Build initiatives across all DEP Operating Bureaus both within the City and in Upstate areas. Through this program BEDC delivers a robust multibillion-dollar capital portfolio that supports the development of new infrastructure and the rehabilitation of existing facilities.
BEDC seeks to hire an Assistant Mechanical Engineer to be an Assistant Project Manager for the Special Projects Capital Program (SPCP) located in Queens NY. Under supervision the selected candidate will report to an Accountable Manager. S/he will assist in supervising water and wastewater system projects within the City and in Upstate areas. These projects may include work at WRRF plants dams bridges shafts tunnels reservoirs pump stations ultraviolet disinfection and filtration systems and other DEP facilities across New York City and its watershed. The selected candidate will be responsible for planning coordinating and directing the implementation of the design and construction of projects in the NYC and its watershed. S/he will supervise the design inspection and construction to ensure compliance with contracts drawings specifications codes resolutions statutes rules or regulations relating to environmental engineering projects. S/he will also conduct thorough review of contract documents codes and regulations and accurately compare them to project requirements to identify deficiencies. S/he will monitor permit requirements and assist in resolving project issues task. Under direct supervision the selected candidate will also conduct reliable and skilled field condition surveys and prepare accurate reports on physical observation. The selected candidate will actively participate in field investigations to develop alternative approaches and solutions to meet project objectives. S/he will also attend all required environmental compliance and safety related training classes.
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Candidates must be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills and effective independent data analysis
- Excellent oral and written communication skills ability to meet deadlines and an ability to be flexible in assignment of work responsibilities
- Understanding of water and heavy civil infrastructure design practices and standards
- Understanding of project management principals specifically the procedures used by DEP
- This position requires operation of a motor vehicle to perform site visits equipment testing inspections and to attend meetings with project stakeholders
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products (Word Excel etc.)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
DEP is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the diversity of our organization and workforce. Your voluntary response to the NYCAPS on-line application section for referral information will assist us tremendously in our ability to track the success of our outreach and recruitment efforts. Please be sure to indicate your source of referral to this job.
This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program and also meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice. Please indicate on your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program.
We appreciate your interest and thank all applicants who apply but only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
All appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval.
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ASSISTANT MECHANICAL ENGINEER - 20410
Qualifications :
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering aerospace engineering or mechatronics and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering technology and three years of full-time satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; or
3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a masters degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering or mechatronics.
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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
