ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER

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 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system's 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City. The Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) has a portfolio of capital projects valued at $35B, with another $13.6B projected over the next 10-year commitment plan. These projects enable DEP to continue to operate and maintain an exemplary water supply system. Our Water System Capital Program (WSCP) oversees planning, design, construction management, and construction to support the upgrading and state of good repair of the Bureau of Water Supply's critical infrastructure. BEDC delivers a substantial multibillion-dollar capital program to provide new infrastructure and reconstruct existing assets, ensuring the integrity, continuity, and high quality of the water supply across DEP's vast network of wastewater treatment plants, dams, bridges, shafts, reservoirs, tunnels, pumping stations, ultraviolet disinfection system, filtration systems, and associated facilities throughout New York City and its watershed. Position Overview BEDC seeks to hire a Project Manager Intern to serve as an Assistant Project Manager for the WSCP directorate in the upstate watershed. Under supervision, the selected candidate will report to an Accountable Manager and assist in supervising water and wastewater system projects within the watershed, which extends 125 miles north and west of the City. The projects may include dams, aqueducts, wastewater treatment plants, bridges, roadways, or other miscellaneous infrastructure projects. The selected candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing the implementation of the design and construction of projects in the NYC watershed. The candidate will monitor permit requirements, assist in resolving project issues, conduct reliable and skilled field condition surveys, prepare accurate reports on physical observations, review contract documents, codes, and regulations, compare them to project requirements to identify deficiencies, participate in field investigations to develop alternative approaches, and work with the construction management team to perform inspections of construction activity. Attendance at all required environmental compliance and safety-related training classes is also required. The selected candidate must be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills and effective independent data analysis, possess excellent oral and written communication skills, meet deadlines, and be flexible in the assignment of work responsibilities. Field work may require standing and walking on uneven surfaces, steep slopes, stairs, and all weather conditions, and the candidate may be required to work extended days from time to time. Preferred Skills Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, Excel, etc.) Operation of a motor vehicle to perform site visits, equipment testing, inspections, and attend meetings with project stakeholders Understanding of project management principles, specifically the procedures used by DEP Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to meet deadlines, and an ability to be flexible in the assignment of work responsibilities Critical thinking skills and effective independent data analysis Work Location 465 Columbus Avenue, Valhalla, NY Minimum Qualifications A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration; or A master's degree in architecture that is the first professional degree in architecture from an accredited college or university. 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 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION