Assistant Process Engineer

***IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates selected for the Environmental Engineer Intern position through this posting will be hired on a provisional basis. To be considered for permanent employment in this role provisional employees will need to take and pass the next civil service examination for Environmental Engineer Intern and obtain a list number issued by the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services. Please be aware that employees who do not take and pass the exam may not be able to continue in the provisional position.***

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 stormwater 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 Wastewater Treatment (BWT) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all facilities related to the treatment of sewage within the five boroughs of the City. This includes 14 wastewater treatment plants sludge dewatering facilities collections facilities (pumping stations combined sewer overflow retention facilities regulators tide gates etc.) wastewater laboratories and harbor vessels.

Under direct supervision the selected candidate for the Process Engineer position located at a wastewater resource recovery facility in Staten Island will perform elementary environmental engineering work and will receive training in engineering work of moderate difficulty and responsibility.

Job Tasks/Duties:
The chosen candidate will be involved in a variety of dynamic activities relating to wastewater treatment processes permitting and compliance. Day to day activities include data analysis of water quality parameters plant performance critical equipment function field sampling and more. The work takes place in an industrial setting that treats and remediates wastewater.

Under general supervision the selected candidate will:
- Ensure the provisions of the wastewater treatment plants discharge permits are adhered to and the daily weekly and monthly treatment reports are properly compiled and distributed in a timely manner;
- Respond to information requests as they pertain to the treatment process and generating special reports related to plant performance;
- Provide consultation on treatment plant problems interpretation of laboratory data operating techniques and the execution of field lab procedures;
- Engage in research investigation or studies related to the environmental engineering functions of the department;
- Operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties when required. Candidate must have a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York.

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Qualifications :

A baccalaureate degree in environmental fire protection chemical mechanical petroleum aeronautical or materials engineering from an accredited college; or
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in environmental fire protection chemical mechanical petroleum aeronautical or materials engineering technology and two years of full-time satisfactory experience in environmental engineering work.

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