* This vacancy is only open to 1) current permanent city employees serving in the Administrative Engineer civil service title or 2) on leave from the title or 3) permanent city employees in or on leave from a comparable title or 4) employees who are reachable on the Administrative Engineer civil service list (Exam No. 1506 or Exam No. 1122) or a comparable civil service list.

Major Responsibilities

- Under direction of the Deputy Director of Engineering, serve as lead engineer and manager on structural engineering projects and programs.
- Manage inspections, consultant contracts, in-house assignments, procurement and design and construction.
- Technical supervision and mentoring of Engineering staff to ensure quality work and on-time project delivery.
- Develop and ensure project schedules, budgets and technical quality assurance/quality control.
- Perform condition surveys/assessments, background/document research, feasibility studies, scope determination, estimates on existing or proposed infrastructure and prepare reports.
- Perform structural design calculations and provide details/drawings for filing and construction.
- Develop requests for proposals, contracts, work orders and other tasks related to consultant procurement.
- Conduct field inspections before and during design and construction, through turnover, to proactively identify and resolve problems.
- Act as subject-matter expert to represent the engineering team within and externally to the Agency.
- Propose and develop improvements to processes and programs to better advance the team’s mission.
- Complete internal administrative tasks using Parks software and other systems.

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 701567.

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# 701567 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.

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

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

ADM ENGINEER (NON MGRL) - 1001A

1. A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer.

2. Six (6) years of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or plan examining work, at least two (2) years of which must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity.

1. 5 years’ experience managing design and construction of retaining walls or similar structures. 2. Experience qualifying a candidate for NYC Department of Buildings certified Qualified Retaining Wall Inspector. 3. Experience in field inspections and coordinating work with construction managers and contractors. 4. Knowledge of New York City Construction Codes and Department of Buildings permits. 5. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with ability to manage complex multi-stakeholder projects. 6. A driver license valid in New York State.

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/.

This position is exempt from NYC residency requirements.

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.