*** IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANGER, OR BE ON THE CIVIL
SERVICE LIST, EXAM # 0169, OR HAVE FILED AND BE REACHABLE FOR EXAM # 3042, OR BE ELIGIBLE UNDER THE 55A PROGRAM.***

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under general supervision, reporting directly to the Deputy Director of Facility Engineering, performs responsible and difficult marine project work on various waterfront facilities and structures such as ferry landings and racks, piers, bulkheads, seawalls, heavy marine foundations, marinas, and other coastal structures for the Staten Island Ferry. Provides engineering expertise and services to include preliminary/final design and review, new construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and repairs of infrastructure. Performs related work.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL TASKS: Serve as project manager on small to large scale, complex, waterfront, marine structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering projects, and programs, in all phases of engineering design and construction including field investigations, preliminary designs, regulatory approvals, final design, development of contract documents, and construction administration. Plan, assign and review the work of consultants. Manage consultant and construction projects and contracts, ensuring design and construction projects remain on schedule and within budget. Develop project scope of work and structural design criteria; lead design projects; conduct field inspections, conditions surveys, assessments, background research, and feasibility studies; evaluate field conditions and structural and system deficiencies; estimate remaining useful design life of structures and systems; prepare engineering reports; develop creative design solutions; prepare task orders, work assignments, requests for proposals/bids, contracts, drawings, specifications and cost estimates for new facilities and for the repair of existing structures and systems; review consultant and contractor submittals; and ensure that consultant designs and contractor work conform to the scope of work, codes and DOT standards. Provide detailed reports and presentations on the procurement, progress, budget, and schedules of projects. Coordinate project-specific interagency issues, such as procurements, permits, filings and approvals. Conduct field inspections before and during design and construction, through turnover. Perform Resident Engineer and Inspection (REI) services on small to medium scale projects. Provide engineering assessments, opinions and services, as requested. Actively participate in the training and development of junior staff. Serve as the agency's liaison and expert on waterfront structural design and construction.

PREFERRED SKILLS
1. A valid New York State Professional Engineer (PE) License.
2. Experience, education or both in either one or more of the following specialties: Marine (Civil) Engineering, Port or Coastal Engineering, Offshore Structures, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Construction Engineering/Construction Management of these specialties.
3. Expert knowledge of design codes and technical standards; knowledgeable in principles of design as related to the design of marine structures and systems.
4. Experience in contract management and cost estimating.
5. Well-developed skills in prioritizing, organization, decision-making, time management, and verbal/written communication skills.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TWIC REQUIREMENT: Once selected for employment at the Staten Island Ferry, federal regulations require that the applicant must either undergo a federal background check as part of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) program or already possess a TWIC. The TWIC must be obtained within 30 days of appointment, and be maintained for the duration of employment. For further program information, visit: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the remote work pilot program agreed to between the City and DC37.

WORK LOCATION: 1 BAY ST, Staten Island, NY 10301
WORK HOURS: MON - FRI 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

*** IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANGER, OR BE ON THE CIVIL
SERVICE LIST, EXAM # 0169, OR HAVE FILED AND BE REACHABLE ON EXAM # 3042, OR BE ELIGIBLE UNDER THE 55A PROGRAM.***


TO APPLY:

For current City employees, please log into Employee Self Service (ESS) at https://hrb.nycaps.nycnet, follow the Careers link and search for Job ID Number: 680768.

No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience managing and/or inspecting one or more construction projects which must have a total cost of at least $300,000 for each of the five years of the required experience; or
2. One year of the experience as described in “1” above and a baccalaureate degree 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), in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, landscape architecture, construction, construction technology, or construction management; or
3. One year of the experience as described in “1” above and a valid license as a professional engineer, registered architect, or registered landscape architect, issued by a board of examining engineers, architects, or landscape architects duly established and qualified pursuant to the laws of any state or territory of the United States; or
4. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and a combination of at least two years of experience as described in “1” above and the education as described in “2” above to equal a total of five years of education and experience. Matriculation in an undergraduate college degree program as described in “2” above may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits for one year of satisfactory full-time experience up to a maximum of three years of experience.

Note: Candidates must specify for each construction project they worked on: a description of the construction project, the time period they worked on the construction project, and the type of work they performed. Candidates must also specify the money allotted for the project.

Driver License Requirement: At the time of appointment to this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

5. For Assignment to Level II, In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" above, candidates must have one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience working in Assignment Level I; or one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above.
6. For Assignment to Level III, in addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements for Construction Project Manager, candidates must have two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience working in Construction Project Manager Assignment Level I and II; or two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in question "1" above and possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York which must be maintained for the duration of employment noting that if you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified.

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 generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.