IMPORTANT NOTE: Only those currently serving as a permanent or probable permanent, Computer Specialist (software) will be considered.


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 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.

The Applications Developer will provide technical expertise and support to the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in the development software infrastructure and maintenance. This individual will work closely with other members of the BWT team to ensure the availability, performance, and security of BWT’s IT/OT systems.


Key Responsibilities:
- Develop software applications using modern programming languages and frameworks
- Conduct software testing to ensure quality and functionality
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop technical solutions that meet client requirements
- Participate in code reviews and provide feedback to peers
- Continuously learn and stay up to date with new technologies and industry trends
- Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code
- Troubleshoot and debug software applications as needed

(1) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by twenty-four (24) semester credits in computer science or a related computer field and two (2) years of satisfactory full-time software experience in designing, programming, debugging, maintaining, implementing, and enhancing computer software applications, systems programming, systems analysis and design, data communication software, or database design and programming, including one year in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project; or
(2) A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six (6) years of full-time satisfactory software experience as described in “1" above, including one year in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project; or
(3) A satisfactory combination of education and experience that is equivalent to (1) or (2) above. College education may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience in (2) above on the basis that sixty (60) semester credits from an accredited college is equated to one year of experience. A masters degree in computer science or a related computer field may be substituted for one year of the required experience in (1) or (2) above. However, all candidates must have a four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, plus at least one (1) year of satisfactory full-time software experience in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project.
NOTE: In order to have your experience accepted as Project Leader or Major Contributor experience, you must explain in detail how your experience qualifies you as a project leader or as a major contributor. Experience in computer operations, technical support, quality assurance (QA), hardware installation, help desk, or as an end user will not be accepted for meeting the minimum qualification
requirements.
Special Note
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, in addition to the Qualification Requirements stated above, individuals must have one year of satisfactory experience in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project in data administration, database management systems, operating systems, data communications systems, capacity planning, and/or on-line applications programming.

- Web Services, HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Microsoft SQL Server, Power BI WPF, WinForms - Experience working with client-side technologies like Angular and React. - Develop ad-hoc data integration/transformation solutions using SSIS, stored procedures, and 3rd party tools. - Gather business requirements from users, design workflow and applications, and create and review technical design documents. - Understand workflow, provide problem-solving strategies or bring in new insights. - Ability to provide solutions for changing requirements and deliver software to address user needs in a timely manner. - Experience with SDLC such as AGLE or SCRUM - Experience with .NET Core Framework 5 or higher and IIS 8.5 or higher - Experience writing complex queries in SQL, T-SQL - Experience developing reports using SSRS, PowerBI, and Power Platform - Experience with DevOps for digital pipeline automation - Experience with version control such as GitHub or TFS - familiar with domain driven design - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks under strict deadlines. - Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code. - Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in software development. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize software features and requirements - Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to other developers.

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.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

New York City Residency is not required for this position

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.