Civil Service Title- Assistant Civil Engineer


* IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER, OR REACHABLE ON EXAM #5015. PLEASE ATTACH YOUR PROOF IF FILING / NOTICE OF RESULTS.

Under general supervision, with great latitude for the exercise of independent judgment or action, in the ERB/MB - PM section of the Bureau of Bridge Maintenance, Inspection, and Operations, performs civil engineering work of moderate difficulty and responsibility and may supervise subordinate employees. The Assistant Civil Engineer will focus on performing inspections and overseeing preventive maintenance work being done by contractors on the East River& Movable Bridges; conduct field surveys and maintenance operations; prepare design plans, sketches, working drawing, maps, and technical specifications; engage in the conduct of investigations and studies pertaining to bridge inspections; ensure that safety standards and governmental standards are maintained. This ACE should drive a motor vehicle or take public transportation to various work sites.

Skills- Ability to perform inspections in all weather conditions which will include nights and weekends. A strong background in AutoCAD and MS office suite are required. Ability to drive city owned vehicle. Preference will be given to those with a Motor Vehicle Driver’s License valid in the State of New York which may be required for certain assignments. If required, this license must be maintained for duration of appointment.

Work Location- 55 Water St, NY, NY

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.

Ability to perform inspections in all weather conditions which will include nights and weekends. A strong background in AutoCAD and MS office suite are required. Ability to drive city owned vehicle. Preference will be given to those with a Motor Vehicle Driver’s License valid in the State of New York which may be required for certain assignments. If required, this license must be maintained for duration of appointment.

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.