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 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.

The Bureau of Water Supply seeks to hire an Assistant Civil Engineer for a position with the Regulatory & Engineering Programs Division, Watershed Protection Programs Directorate, located in Valhalla, New York. The Regulatory & Engineering Programs section within the Bureau of Water Supply’s WPP directorate is responsible for the administration of DEP’s Watershed Regulations, which govern land development activities in the NYC watershed.

Under supervision, of the Civil Engineer III, the Assistant Civil Engineer will review and approve applications for both wastewater and stormwater related activities pursuant to the Watershed Regulations, prepare technical comments on SEQRA notices, assist with Filtration Avoidance Determination deliverables and tracking of regulatory violations, inspecting active construction sites, resolving violations, and working cooperatively with other groups on a variety of Bureau functions. Specific duties include:

• Performing technical reviews of applications submitted to DEP for wastewater projects including subsurface sewage treatment systems, sewer systems, sewer connections, sewer extensions and wastewater treatment plants. Performing technical reviews of applications submitted to DEP for stormwater pollution prevention plans. Determining compliance with Watershed Regulations (WRR) and related federal, state and local codes based in part on a sufficient grasp of wastewater engineering. Preparing written comments under the attention, direction and appraisal of immediate supervisor. Alerting supervisor of all issues and incidents as they occur in the City’s watershed.

• Performing technical review/inspection of NYC Land Use Permit applications in accordance with good engineering practice in an effort to achieve the Agency’s water quality goals.

• Assisting with the implementation of programs and tasks required under the USEPA Filtration Avoidance Determination by processing contractor payments, compiling technical input, tracking progress, monitoring site conditions, and assisting with the preparation of annual reports.

• Developing initial site data utilizing all available information to determine suitability of proposed projects. Conducting site visits that may be in conjunction with submitted Pre-Applications. Witnessing soils tests to determine the suitability of a site for the placement of wastewater treatment systems and stormwater practices. Preparing comprehensive field reports and communicates results to supervisor, applicant and other reviewing agencies.

• Utilizing the Geographical Information System (GIS) and agency database for project review, incorporating a wide variety of layers including soils, hydrology and topography during review of projects.

• Conducting site inspections to ensure that construction activity is undertaken in compliance with approved plans and all applicable Regulations. Preparing database entries from site visits and field reports that record project progress. Reporting suspected plan inconsistencies, and potential or existing deficiencies to supervisor.

• Assisting in the enforcement and resolution of regulatory violations.

• Meeting with applicants and representatives of state and local government agencies.
  

(This is a brief description of what you might do in this position and does not include all the duties of this position.)

Some of the physical activities performed by Assistant Civil Engineers and environmental conditions experienced are: walking to and from inspection sites and during inspections; climbing and descending ladders or stairs to get to areas to be inspected; standing for an extended period of time; bending and stooping during inspections; working in confined areas; distinguishing colors; wearing hard hat and high voltage safety gloves for various inspections; communicating orally; carrying clipboard and inspection forms; climbing around and over various objects; walking in areas that may be damp, dark, dusty, smoky or acrid; working outdoors in all kinds of weather.

Special Working Conditions: Assistant Civil Engineers may be required to work shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

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.

• Knowledge and proficient use of Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Knowledge and proficient use of HydroCAD and PondPack

• Proficiency with topographic maps and soils maps

• Ability to write and edit reports.

• Ability to review and analyze drawings, plans and maps.

• Ability to review and analyze engineering reports and other relevant data.

• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations.

• Ability to grasp new concepts, standards, regulations and systems.

• Ability to writes in a concise, detailed and organized manner

• Ability to assigns priorities to tasks

• Ability to communicate well with applicants, engineers, contractors, and coworkers.

• Analytical and Technical Ability

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Time Management and Efficiency

• Driver’s license valid in the State of New York

• Ability to travel to meetings, work facilities, and field locations, utilizing a New York City vehicle

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.

Valhalla is a hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, Westchester County, NY approximately 28 miles from mid-town Manhattan.

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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.

35 Hours per week / May be required to work shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.

465 Columbus Avenue
Valhalla, NY 10595

New York City Residency is not required for this position