Civil Service Title- Assistant Civil Engineer

* IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE, OR BE REACHABLE ON THE OPEN-COMPETITIVE LIST. If ELIGIBLE UNDER THE 55-A PROGRAM, PLEASE INDICATE ON YOUR RESUME.*

Serves as a Senior Bridge Inspector in the Bridge Inspection & Management unit of the Bureau of Maintenance, Inspection, and Operations. Under supervision, performs In-depth, routine, special, and emergency inspections using a variety of equipment and tools. The job requires inspecting elevated structures over roadways, railroads, and water, as well as tunnels, in a confined space, using equipment such as a bucket truck, man-lift, ladder, and snooper in all weather conditions. Prepares bridge condition sketches for thorough documentation. Produces bridge inspection reports per the accepted New York State bridge inspection standards under the direction of a team leader. Identifies and prioritizes potential hazards. Prepares structural and safety flags will all necessary plans, drawings, and technical specifications. The position requires an employee to drive an inspection van for fieldwork. May assist the Director of Bridge Inspection in the office with bridge inspection-related work. Maybe required to work evenings, nights, and weekends. Performs other related duties

Preferred 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 candidate who possess a motor vehicle driver’s license valid in the state of New York, which may be required for certain assignments and have no restriction for field work. If required, this license must be maintained for duration of appointment in this position.

Work Location
30-30 THOMSON AVE, QUEENS, 11001

Hours
7:30am-3:00pm

Resumes may be submitted electronically using the following method: For City employees only, go to Employee Self Service (ESS), Careers, and Search for Job ID# 749042. For other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID# 749042 Appointments are subject to OMB approval. Only candidate selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please.

ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER - 20210

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 candidate who possess a motor vehicle driver’s license valid in the state of New York, which may be required for certain assignments and have no restriction for field work. If required, this license must be maintained for duration of appointment in this position.

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.