Engineering Technician

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 6, employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2, square mile watershed that extends 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 Engineer-in-Charge, 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 unit’s 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 in-person 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 # FOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN WILL BE CONSIDERED

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

For Assignment Levels I II

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a state’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and two years of full-time 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 full-time 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.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.

To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.