What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Civil Engineer position at New York City Department of Transportation?
NYC DOT is responsible for maintaining more than 20,000 lanes miles of city streets. The Technical Services, Innovations and Quality Control Unit is responsible for managing the quality assurance & control of asphalt production and construction within the division of Roadway Repair and Maintenance (RRM). The selected candidate will assist project managers and engineers in field assessments of asphalt pavement complexities, such as substandard roadway grades, deterioration of roadway assets and asphalt material deficiencies, and support the determination or design of potential repair solutions. Such work will include traveling to project locations across all boroughs of New York City, conducting topographical surveys, identifying construction constraints, and designing of roadway composition, measurements, and grade. The candidate will work in coordination with external parties, such as other units, divisions and city agencies or external contractors, to collaborate in design & construction alternatives through email and phone communication and in-person and online meetings. The candidate will assist in managing and updating our internal database tracking of localized street ponding cases.
The candidate will also assist when requested, in the management of RRM's Materials Testing Contract, the management of RRM's Asphalt Quality Control laboratories, and providing and reviewing technical specifications for RRM's in-house construction and procurement contracts for purchases of all materials related to asphalt production and construction. Additionally, the candidate will aid in the research and development of emerging asphalt technologies which are conducted through construction testing pilots. The candidate may be asked to be present at trainings related to asphalt construction. The candidate must be willing to travel to conduct outdoor field inspections in all weather conditions, and occasionally work overtime including nights, weekends and holidays.
To Apply: All resumes are to be submitted electronically. All applicants please go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID #702928. No phone calls, faxes or personal inquiries permitted. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Appointments are subject to OMB approval. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.
Work Location: 55 Water St., New York, NY 10041
Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER - 20210
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master's degree from an accredited college in civil engineering.
Preference will be given to candidate who is proficient in Roadway design, Topographical surveys Asphalt production and construction and Asphalt specifications and technical writing. Preference will be given to candidate who possesses a driver's license valid in the state of New York. This license must be maintained throughout the duration of employment in this position. Preference will be given to candidate willing to travel to conduct outdoor field inspections in all weather conditions, and occasionally work overtime including nights, weekends and holidays.
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.