BOB- Deputy Director of Flags

Civil Service Title- Civil Engineer III

• IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF CIVIL ENGINEER, OR BE REACHABLE ON THE PROMOTION LIST, EXAM # 4522, OR THE OPEN-COMPETITIVE LIST, EXAM# 4030, OR ELIGIBLE UNDER THE 55-A PROGRAM. PLEASE INDICATE ON YOUR RESUME.

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Serves as Deputy Director of the Flag Engineering Section (FES); Assist Supervisor to manage and Oversees all (structural and safety related) Flag conditions, Critical Findings (from tunnels), and Non-Structural Condition Observations (NSCO's) and converts each of them into Repair Requests (RR) in the Structure Management System (SMS). The above reports are typically received from NYS DOT, NYC DOT, and other Third-Party sources. The selected candidate will be responsible for the Supervision and Management of all the Flag Unit's Borough Engineers and administrative staff in the creation and closing of all RR's in SMS. RR's must be closed as per NYS DOT Bridge Inspection Manual guidelines. Assists in management of RR monthly Indicators, Oversees and follows up on all pending RR activities in SMS. RR's can be routed to in-house maintenance, outside contractors, and other city agencies. Provides complex technical support for structural RR's, supervises and manages the coordination of the RR work with external units, agency divisions, and governmental entities; Manages and Oversees the division's night-duty officer roster which responds to off-hour and weekend emergencies and ensures enough coverage in the five boroughs. Ensures that engineering support staff follows all required codes and standards such as the NYS Construction Specifications, Steel Construction Manual, and others. Assist in Providing technical guidance in all bridge or structural component repair designs, where needed. May be asked to review preliminary (capital) design drawings to ensure future maintenance ability; Selected candidate is required to conduct independent or group field visits on a city vehicle to NYSDOT, and NYCDOT bridge inspection teams on elevated structures. Supervise the section staff in absence of supervisor. Required to perform related administrative and technical duties.

Preferred skills

Familiar with NY State Bridge Inspection Manual Flagging Procedure. Candidate is required to have a Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the State of New York for field visits. Familiar with AutoCAD to review drawings and / or sketches.

Location

55 WATER ST, MANHATTAN, 10041

Resumes may be submitted electronically using the following method : For City employees only, go to Employee Self Service (ESS), Careers, and Search for Job ID# 699823 . For other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov / careers and search for Job ID# 699823 Appointments are subject to OMB approval. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please.

CIVIL ENGINEER - 20215

Minimum 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.

Preferred Skills

Familiar with NY State Bridge Inspection Manual Flagging Procedure. Candidate is required to have a Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the State of New York for field visits. Familiar with AutoCAD to review drawings and / or sketches.

55a Program

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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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 / .

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

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.