NYC Parks is an award-winning City agency that designs, builds and cares for public spaces for New Yorkers to connect, play and enjoy. NYC Parks manages more than 30,000 acres or 14% of the City’s land, encompassing more than 5,000 individual properties. Our diverse set of assets includes recreational facilities, nature centers, historic buildings and structures, golf courses, athletic fields, playgrounds, tennis courts, public pools, historic house museums, retaining walls and nearly 14 miles of beaches.

The Capital Division at NYC Parks is responsible for managing the design, construction and administration of capital projects to expand, improve and revitalize these public spaces. Within the division, a Capital Needs Assessment Team has been established to thoroughly understand the physical condition of these assets, to allocate resources and plan capital projects accordingly. The ideal candidate for this position has the training and experience to adequately assess the physical condition and performance of park buildings and other civil infrastructure. They can also multi-task, manage competing priorities and clearly communicate engineering observations and solutions for defects noted in the field.

NYC Parks offers competitive pay and a generous benefits package, including pension, excellent health benefits, competitive vacation/sick days, and a healthy work-life balance.

Major Responsibilities
- Under general supervision, perform structural condition assessments of NYC Parks’ physical assets, including buildings, retaining walls and other civil infrastructure according to Agency guidelines, inspection protocols, and state and local regulations.
- Conduct field inspections to identify structural defects at the system and component level, recommend interventions to improve overall asset condition and meet benchmark performance requirements.
- Prepare detailed reports to support condition assessment findings and certify inspection results against applicable building codes. Collect and capture additional asset information to build and improve upon the accuracy of NYC Parks’ asset inventories.
- Maintain inspection data for use with NYC Parks’ asset management software systems for quality control and cost analysis measures. Analyze the data to identify trends and monitor the effectiveness of NYC Parks’ proactive maintenance of its asset portfolio.
- Engage in document research, investigations, studies, examinations and/or testing relating to the functions or activities of the Capital Needs Assessment Team. Collaborate with other Parks technical staff, including professional cost estimators, to calculate and support cost-benefit ratios for the purposes of project prioritization and long-term capital planning.

Work Location: Olmsted Center, Queens

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 626781.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Current City Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 626781 on your cover letter and resume.

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.

MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

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(1) Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; and
(2) A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License. Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

A masters degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be substituted for one year of the civil engineering experience required in “1" above.
Special Note:
In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

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.