Engineering Technician
Engineering Technician
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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 storm water and reducing air noise and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country with nearly 6000 employees. DEPs water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the systems 2000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.
The Bureau of Water & Sewer Operations (BWSO) Division of Engineering Geothermal Unit is seeking to hire an Engineering Technician. The selected candidate for this position is responsible for reviewing analyzing and approving designs of proposed geothermal and excavating plans to ensure compliance with DEP rules and standards and engineering practices. The Plan Review group ensures that a network of city infrastructure vital to the continued operation is protected and that service interruption is minimized. Sort and triage all applications received by the section to determine whether the locations of the proposed drilling and/or excavation are within the No Drill/Excavation Zone of the critical DEP infrastructure.
Under the direction of Supervisor or EngineerinCharge review Drilling applications and ensure that the applications meet NYCDEP standard requirements and prepare written responses.
Independently utilizes the drilling and excavation rule DEP and other standards within a duly specified period as per proper guidelines; to analyze plans submitted to the Drilling & Excavation unit. This analysis concerns the impact on the NYC critical infrastructure such as the water tunnels and the shafts.
Maintain detailed and accurate records of reports and complete data entry of related information using a computer or other automated office system.
Use maps fieldwork and other resources to research analyze validate correct maintain and update files.
Under supervision perform office tasks such as filing managements weekly/monthly reports and response the units phone line/email and takes messages as needed.
Assist in performing quality assurance of data files and documenting work procedures and methodologies
Work closely with supervisor and other project personnel to maintain data consistency and task efficiency for multiple projects
Perform basic calculations which may require the application of geometric trigonometric and algebraic principles formulae and techniques.
Attend meetings prepare presentations response letter etc. Maintain office records of drawings plans maps surveys and inspection data.
Engages in research of existing water and sewer records investigation or studies to determine the extent of critical infrastructure within the review area.
Coordinates verbally via phone and inperson to explain the Drilling and Excavation Rule and Plan Review standards and submits deficiencies to applicants. Ensures that communications are tracked and followed to ensure projects are closed in a timely manner.
Prepares written projects reports and response letters. Develop detailed knowledge of all application and permit procedures related to Drilling and Excavation.
**A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
***ONLY CANDIDATES WHO ARE PERMANENT IN THE TITLE OF ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN OR WHO HAVE FILED FOR THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAM # 9024 FOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN WILL BE CONSIDERED***
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN 20113
Qualifications :
Qualification Requirements
For Assignment Levels I II
1. A fouryear high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a states department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and two years of fulltime satisfactory experience as an engineering technician; or
2. An Associate degree from an accredited college or technical institution with a specialization in engineering technology; or
3. A combination of education and experience which is equivalent to two years of satisfactory experience. To determine educational equivalency for experience see Special Note below.
Special Note
One year of experience credit will be given for each 30 semester credits for college education leading to a degree from an accredited college in engineering technology. However all candidates must have at least a high school diploma or its educational equivalent.
License Requirement For Certain Positions
For assignment to certain positions the candidate must possess at the time of appointment or assignment a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Additional Qualification Requirements
For Assignment Levels III IV
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels III and IV individuals must have after meeting the requirements for Assignment Levels I and II either
1. At least one year of satisfactory service as an Engineering Technician with the City of New York; or
2. A Baccalaureate degree in engineering technology from an accredited college; or
3. After meeting the minimum requirements described for Assignment Level I at least two additional years of fulltime satisfactory experience performing engineering technician work; or
4. A satisfactory combination of education and experience equivalent to
Additional Qualification Requirement 3 above and in Special Note above.
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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
