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Job Description New York City has approximately 140,000 catch basins, 114,000 hydrants, 90,000 valves, 14 gatehouses, 3 reservoirs, 68 groundwater wells, a 100 million gallon underground storage tank and 7,000 miles each of both sanitary sewers and water mains. The responsibility of maintaining these vast networks falls under the Department of Environmental Protectionu2019s Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO). The primary responsibilities of the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations are: the operation, maintenance and protection of the Cityu2019s drinking water and wastewater collection (sewer) systems; the protection of adjacent waterways; and the development and protection of the Departmentu2019s Capital Water and Sewer Design Program. The Bureau also approves and inspects water and sewer connections performed by licensed plumbers and/or authorized contractors. In addition, the Bureau has overall responsibility for the approval and inspection of all public and private construction projects which could impact on the Cityu2019s water or sewer systems. Division of Capital Program Management is hiring a Civil Engineer I, Duties will include: - Assist the Engineer-in-Charge and provide guidance to staff on CPIs and drainage plans - Develop Capital Project Initiations (CPIs) for water and sewer projects - consisting of water and sewer work sketches, drainage plans, project descriptions and scopes, cost estimates, and budget worksheets. The selected candidate will identify and manage risks that may impact project schedule or budget. - Develop drainage plans, engineering studies, and hydraulic analyses and providing guidance to staff to ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, design criteria, etc. - Ensure capital projects being developed are in accordance with the Bureauu2019s Strategic plan. - Review various iterations of design plans, design drawings, and specifications. - Monitor construction progress and attending pre-constructing meetings and/or construction progress meetings. - Respond to a high level of inquiries and correspondence on the capital program. - Coordinate with other Divisions/Bureaus within DEP and outside agencies such as DDC, DOT, DPR, etc. - When necessary, attend field visits that are outside the regular workplace Appointments are subject to OMB approval. For additional information about DEP, visit Recruitment Contact: DEP is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the diversity of our organization and workforce. Your voluntary response to the NYCAPS on-line application section for referral information will assist us tremendously in our ability to track the success of our outreach and recruitment efforts. Please be sure to indicate your source of referral to this job. 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. 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 Engineeru2019s 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 u201c1