Reviewer - Assistant Civil Engineer

Job Category: Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
Salary Band: $70,000 to $80,000
Compensation: USD 66,330 - USD 76,279
Job Description

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects public health and the environment by supplying clean drinking water, collecting, and treating wastewater, 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. We deliver 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water per day to 8.5 million New York City residents and more than 1 million people in Upstate New York, and we collect and treat an average of 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater per day.
The Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations is responsible for 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 Department is seeking motivational engineers to address the significant increase in Affordable Housing and Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) applications driven by the City of New York zoning reforms and to comply with the Mayor's Executive Order No. 5 SPEED initiative, which directs agencies to streamline processes that accelerate housing production. These regulatory and policy changes are expected to substantially increase the volume of Water & Sewer Connection, Backflow Preventer Installation, Plan and Permit reviews, Inspections, and Approvals.
Responsibilities

Review applications, plans, and exemptions for Cross-Connection/Backflow Prevention (BFP) Assembly installation on water service lines submitted by Professional Engineers or Registered Architects.
Evaluate BFP applications, engineering plans, and exemption requests to ensure proposed installations meet DEP standards and the Cross-Connection Control Plan Review Unit's requirements. Finalize reviews within the established departmental timeframe.
Review and check initial/annual test reports within a duly specified time frame for compliance with approved Cross-Connection plans and ensure ongoing containment integrity by maintaining detailed and accurate records of test reports in the Cross Connection Control database.
Participate in meetings with the Applicant/Design Engineer regarding Cross-Connection Application/Plan requirements on water service lines; coordinate professionally with applicants and the team to support the unit’s function.
Conduct specialized engineering investigations and studies regarding the Cross-Connection Control Program; prepare formal reports and coordinate technical findings with supervisors and other Cross-Connection staff.
Maintain communication with supervisors and report on project status, tasks assigned, and provide information on unanticipated conditions and possible problems and solutions.
Perform other engineering work of moderate difficulty and responsibility as directed by supervisors.
Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master’s degree from an accredited college in civil engineering.
Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
For additional information about DEP, visit www.nyc.gov/dep.
Recruitment Contact: recruit@dep.nyc.gov.
NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program and also meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice. Please indicate on your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. This position is also open to non-55-a Program candidates who meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice.
DEP is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the diversity of our organization and workforce.

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