Only permanent Assistant Mechanical Engineer employees and those that are reachable on the list are eligible to apply.


DCAS's mission is to make city government work for all New Yorkers. From managing New York City’s most iconic courthouses and municipal buildings to purchasing over $1 billion annually in goods and services for more than 80 City agencies what we do ensures that all agencies can deliver on their mission. Our reach touches every facet of city government and is instrumental to the successful day-to-day operations of the City of New York. Our commitment to equity, effectiveness, and sustainability guides our work, providing City agencies with the critical resources and support needed to succeed, including:

- Recruiting, hiring, and training City employees.
- Managing 55 public buildings.
- Acquiring, selling, and leasing City property.
- Purchasing over $1 billion in goods and services for City agencies.
- Overseeing the greenest municipal vehicle fleet in the country.
- Leading the City's efforts to reduce carbon emissions from government operations.

When you work at DCAS, you're not just working for one agency but in service of them all. It's an opportunity to provide impactful support and quality customer service and help protect the future of New York City for generations to come. Visit our website at NYC.GOV/DCAS to learn more about the work we do.

The Office of Citywide Procurement (OCP) develops, awards, and administers approximately 1,100 requirement contracts for goods and services on behalf of all City agencies, departments, boards, and authorities leveraging the City’s buying power and maximizing efficiencies by reducing duplicative work. Procures, on average, nearly $1.5 billion in goods and services for City agencies annually. Quality Assurance (QA) comprises five Quality Assurance units: Food, Fuel, Automotive, Health & Safety, and Miscellaneous within OCP. Quality Assurance inspects and conducts quality assurance determinations against purchase orders and contract specifications involving commodities purchased through or in cooperation with OCP. These determinations intend to ascertain and ensure that the City receives the quality level and value of the goods contracted.

DCAS seeks to hire a Supervisor of the Automotive Inspection Unit team within Quality Assurance whose primary responsibilities involve assisting in organizing, administering, and supervising the day-to-day activities of the Quality Assurance Automotive Unit. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

- Supervise Quality Assurance Specialists in the performance of their automotive inspection duties and contribute ideas and give input for continuous improvement of Services
- Participates in setting, modifying, and implementing quality assurance policies/procedures and maintaining standards; advises on complex inspectional problems.
- Conducts negotiations and corrective action follow-up with automotive vendors
- Assists in preparing and reviewing contract specifications and purchase order specifications.
- Sets up, oversees, and participates in automotive plant inspections, inspecting automotive plant(s) and delivery of vehicle equipment at agency locations.
- Assists in the evaluation of automotive pre-award solicitations and plans and implements in-service training programs.
- Responsible for all phases of quality assurance/inspection work for various materials and supplies or products procured by the agency.
- Make recommendations on the manufacturer's ability to supply the requested product adequately; approve receiving reports and purchase orders for payment.
- Evaluate laboratory reports about vehicle equipment in determining the acceptability of delivery, review vendor complaints, and work with agency personnel and receiving locations to resolve conflicts.
- Write and review inspection reports recommending actions on non-compliant deliveries or adverse product findings.
- Maintain a record of deliveries: issue inspection documents and prepares associated data, reports, and correspondence.
- Drive assigned vehicles to various work locations, including out-of-town designations, and responsible for maintaining trip logs.
- Attend pre-bid conferences.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master's degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering.

- Extensive knowledge of how to inspect and fix large automotive vehicles. - Experience working with vehicle specifications and drawings. - Knowledge of Quality Assurance inspection systems.

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 two 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 it with the agency representative at the time of the 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.