Cwc - Assistant Civil Engineer

***In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Assistant Civil Engineer, or must have filed for, passed and be reachable on the civil service list, exam #5015, and provide proof of filing, or be eligible under the 55a program.***

The Division of Sidewalk & Inspection Management (SIM) is responsible for maintaining 12,750 miles of sidewalk and more than 185,000 corners throughout the city. The Citywide Concrete Unit supports the agency’s goal to enhance, rehabilitate, and maintain the City’s infrastructure by acting as the agency’s primary construction unit. We employ dedicated engineers, managers, support staff, laborers and adopt cost-savings and efficiency, while maintaining the highest standards of excellence and service to safety and quality.

Under general supervision, the selected candidate will be responsible for performing the following duties: Perform field layouts with close supervision for various elements such as refuge islands, medians and neckdowns as part of Street Improvement Projects & sidewalk corners for pedestrian ramp upgrades. With some supervision assure construction of projects is in compliance with federal ADA, NYS and NYC specifications and standards; NYC zoning laws and site specific or typical MPTs. Estimate project costs and durations ahead of start with some supervision. With close supervision study proposed in-house construction projects including medians, refuge islands, ped ramps, neckdowns, sidewalk exte0nsions, etc. for constructability, drainage concerns and compliance to standards. Monitor construction progress of various in-house concrete projects. Communicate to the crew’s design details and impromptu changes to comply with design drawings and various standards clearly and efficiently. Keep accurate written and photographic records of construction progress. Prepare daily and weekly reports related to construction progress. Review and comment on site specific MPTs for the Street Improvement Projects. Attend implementation meetings for upcoming Street Improvement Projects along with other parties involved to discuss project details. Coordinate with other units to identify potential issues and resolve conflicts related to project scope.

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.

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.