What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Project Specialist position at New York City Campaign Finance Board?
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.
New York City has approximately 140,000 catch basins, 114,000 hydrants, 90,000 valves, 14 gatehouses, 3 reservoirs, 68 groundwater wells, a 100 million gallon underground storage tank and 7,000 miles each of both sanitary sewers and water mains. The responsibility of maintaining these vast networks falls under the Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO).
The primary responsibilities of the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations are the operation, maintenance and protection of the City’s drinking water and wastewater collection (sewer) systems; the protection of adjacent waterways; and the development and protection of the Department’s Capital Water and Sewer Design Program. The Bureau also approves and inspects water and sewer connections performed by licensed plumbers and/or authorized contractors. In addition, the Bureau has overall responsibility for the approval and inspection of all public and private construction projects which could impact on the City’s water or sewer systems.
Working for the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations within the Division of Distribution Operations in the Operation Informational Systems Unit, The selected candidates will be responsible for the assessment, implementation, and maintenance of complex information technology initiatives involving operational technology (OT) data collection and reporting systems. The position reports to the Supervisor of Software Development, Operational Information Systems (OIS), part of NYC DEP Distribution Operations, and also receives direction from the Engineer in Charge of OIS. The selected candidate will have the primary responsibility of assisting the Supervisor of Software Development in maintaining applications and databases to foster the continued expansion of three main software platforms in BWSO Distribution Operations, i.e., Hydraulic Modeling, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Minimum Qualifications
Experience working in SQL Server environments with strong SQL Server development skills. Use of software tools to prototype data structures, process, and system functionality (screens, reports, audit logs), data validation and storage logic. Knowledge of the Hydraulic Modeling, CMMS, and SCADA software. Ability to troubleshoot problems and find the root cause, before looking to implement the solution. Advanced knowledge of Excel and MS Project. An understanding of sequel-based software applications, various device communication protocols such as Modbus, IPSec, and other network connectivity protocols Have a high degree of knowledge in network communication systems and some knowledge of automated control systems (PLCs). A bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering is preferred for this position
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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/.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position
Additional Information
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.
New York City has approximately 140,000 catch basins, 114,000 hydrants, 90,000 valves, 14 gatehouses, 3 reservoirs, 68 groundwater wells, a 100 million gallon underground storage tank and 7,000 miles each of both sanitary sewers and water mains. The responsibility of maintaining these vast networks falls under the Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO).
The primary responsibilities of the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations are the operation, maintenance and protection of the City’s drinking water and wastewater collection (sewer) systems; the protection of adjacent waterways; and the development and protection of the Department’s Capital Water and Sewer Design Program. The Bureau also approves and inspects water and sewer connections performed by licensed plumbers and/or authorized contractors. In addition, the Bureau has overall responsibility for the approval and inspection of all public and private construction projects which could impact on the City’s water or sewer systems.
Working for the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations within the Division of Distribution Operations in the Operation Informational Systems Unit, The selected candidates will be responsible for the assessment, implementation, and maintenance of complex information technology initiatives involving operational technology (OT) data collection and reporting systems. The position reports to the Supervisor of Software Development, Operational Information Systems (OIS), part of NYC DEP Distribution Operations, and also receives direction from the Engineer in Charge of OIS. The selected candidate will have the primary responsibility of assisting the Supervisor of Software Development in maintaining applications and databases to foster the continued expansion of three main software platforms in BWSO Distribution Operations, i.e., Hydraulic Modeling, Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Buildout of SCADA software and the collection of informational, statistical, and technical data.
- Buildout and customization of CMMS platforms for all of Distribution Operations.
- Buildout and customization of the water distribution system hydraulic model, running of system simulations, and subsequent report generation.
Minimum Qualifications
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or
- An associate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and six years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or
- Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above.
Experience working in SQL Server environments with strong SQL Server development skills. Use of software tools to prototype data structures, process, and system functionality (screens, reports, audit logs), data validation and storage logic. Knowledge of the Hydraulic Modeling, CMMS, and SCADA software. Ability to troubleshoot problems and find the root cause, before looking to implement the solution. Advanced knowledge of Excel and MS Project. An understanding of sequel-based software applications, various device communication protocols such as Modbus, IPSec, and other network connectivity protocols Have a high degree of knowledge in network communication systems and some knowledge of automated control systems (PLCs). A bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering is preferred for this position
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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/.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position
Additional Information
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.
Salary : $92,236 - $106,071
