Environmental Engineering Intern
- DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
- Full-time
Location
QUEENS
- Exam may be required
Department
AIR PERMITTING
Job Description
This vacancy has now expired.
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects public health and the environment by supplying clean drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 5,500 employees. DEP delivers more than 1.1 billion gallons per day of the highest quality drinking water to 8.3 million NYC residents and more than 1 million people in Upstate New York and has a wastewater conveyance and treatment system capable of processing over 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater per day to protect the environment and the city's surrounding waterways.
The Bureau of Environmental Compliance's mission is the enforcement of environmental laws and regulations, which affect the health and safety of the public and environment. Specifically, the
bureau enforces the City's Asbestos regulations as well as the Air and Noise Codes. The Bureau is comprised of the Division of Air & Noise Policy, Permitting and Enforcement and the Asbestos
Control Program. These divisions respond to; air and noise code complaints; inspect and track asbestos removal projects; and foster the goals of environmental protection.
The Environmental Engineering Intern will perform technical duties in support of the New York City Air Pollution Control Program. The selected candidate will receive training and develop proficiency in performance of the following duties: examine application requests to register and operate combustion and industrial process equipment; performs field inspections, including use of testing
instrumentation of equipment to be permitted; preparing technical reports related to field inspections and other technical and regulatory matters; may also be assigned other duties related
to stationary air pollution source control; inspecting premises and construction sites in connection with issuance of pertinent permits; inspecting an installation to assure adherence to
specifications, plans and work permits; conducting engineering analysis and write preliminary report of new technologies presented to the Department.
Valid NYS Driver's License is mandatory.
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING INTE - 20616
1. A Baccalaureate degree in environmental, chemical, mechanical, petroleum, aeronautical, or materials engineering from an accredited college.
A Baccalaureate degree in engineering technology is not acceptable.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders and engage in extensive walking at facilities being inspected including those under construction and renovation while following all mandated safety procedures. Familiar with various computer software programs. A baccalaureate degree in chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, or environmental engineering.
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.
Job ID
688972
Title code
20616
Civil service title
ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING INTE
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
Environmental Engineering Intern
- Entry-Level
Job level
00
Number of positions
1
Work location
59-17 Junction Blvd Corona Ny
- Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement