Hours: Full-time – 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

Only candidates who are permanent in the Surveyor title or those who filed for open-competitive exam# 5136 may apply. Please include a copy of your proof of filing or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Safety & Site Support, seeks to hire a Party Chief within the Office of Land Surveying. The selected candidate will report to the Chief of Field Operations and oversee and perform field data collection for the preparation of various maps, including topographical/property line, damage & acquisition, subsurface utility engineering, completion surveys, and Plan & Profile maps for Infrastructure and Public Buildings construction projects. The Party Chief will also draft field sketches, prepare various documentation related to topographical surveys, and maintain survey equipment stored in an assigned vehicle. Other key responsibilities include ensuring the timely, efficient, and professional completion of assigned tasks, as well as guiding the Surveyors in executing duties following thorough project review and research.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

All applicants, including City Employees:
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SURVEYOR - 21015

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in surveying, surveying engineering, surveying engineering technology or in similar surveying-related majors, and two years of full-time satisfactory land surveying experience; or

2. An associate degree from an accredited college or university in the surveying-related majors listed in "1" above, and four years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above; or

3. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and six years of full time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above; and

4. A motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" for Assignment Level I - A above, to be assigned to Assignment Level I - B individuals must have at least one additional year of experience, for a minimum of three years of full-time
satisfactory experience as described under Qualification Requirement "1" above.

Additional Qualification Requirement For Assignment Level II In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" for Assignment Level I - A above, to be assigned to Assignment Level II, individuals must have two additional years of experience for a minimum of four years of full-time satisfactory experience as described under Qualification Requirement "1" above.

Additional Qualification Requirement For Assignment Level III In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" for Assignment Level I - A above, to be assigned to Assignment Level III, individuals must have three additional years of experience for a minimum of five years of full-time satisfactory experience as described under Qualification Requirement "1" above and must meet the "License Requirements" described below.
Additional License Requirement
Registration as a New York State Land Surveyor is required for appointment to Assignment Level III. To be assigned to officially sign off on land surveying work, a
Surveyor - Assignment Level II must be a registered New York State Land Surveyor.

Candidate should possess a minimum of five (5) years of practical experience in the field of land surveying or civil engineering within NYC. Strong knowledge of the Land Surveying procedures and equipment, including Total Stations, Data Collectors, GPS, Digital Levels, GIS functions, and the ability to operate a cargo van, is required. In addition, the candidate should have excellent organizational, interpersonal, computer, written, and oral communication skills. Furthermore, knowledge of survey computations, coordinate systems, NYC final section maps, and interpreting legal descriptions, deeds, and surveys is preferred. This position requires candidates to have a motor vehicle driver’s license valid in NYS, drive in all 5 boroughs of NYC, plus the ability to operate a cargo van, and lift equipment and manhole covers.

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.