Deputy Chief Engineer - SW

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

SAFE
Management
Delegation
Training
Collaboration
Higher Education
Civil Engineering
Recruiting

Job Details

Company Description

Job Description

*** In order to be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title, or be reachable on either List, exam # 156, 4030 or 4522, or be eligible under the 55-a Program***

The Department of Transportation's (DOT) mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment.

The mission of the Sidewalk Program is to support the agency's goal by providing for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people by making sidewalks safe and accessible for all pedestrians.

The candidate selected to fill this vacancy will be required to perform the following duties: Supervise Assistant Civil Engineers and Civil Engineer Interns (preparing T&S, conducting performance evaluations, approving their timesheets weekly, coordinating and delegating work and assignments; training sub-ordinate staff; ensure pedestrian ramp upgrades are performed in accordance with applicable standards and specifications; resolves issues found on site in coordination with Engineering Staff; mark out locations for construction and take construction photos; attend site meetings; assist upper level staff in reviews of designs, plans, and contract specifications/scopes and preparing engineering reports. Performing engineering and administrative tasks as assigned by the Chief Engineer.

CIVIL ENGINEER - 20215

Qualifications

(1) Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; and
(2) A valid New York State Professional Engineer's License. Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

A masters degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be substituted for one year of the civil engineering experience required in "1" above.
Special Note:
In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

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.
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