Location: Jamaica,NY, USA
Hours: Full-Time - 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, NY, 11101
Only candidates who are permanent in the Assistant Civil Engineer title or those who are reachable on the Open-Competitive (Exam #1101) or those who filed for the, Open-Competitive Exam #5015 may apply. Please include a copy of your Receipt of Filing or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.
The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure, seeks an Engineer (Specification). Reporting to the Deputy Director and in coordination with other Engineer (Specification), the selected candidate will be responsible for the preparation of contract specification books for Infrastructure construction projects and coordination of the resolution of
inquiries, including the preparation of addenda as required during the bidding process. Duties include researching technical reference documents; writing and updating specifications for construction work to be performed on Infrastructure projects; proofreading specifications prepared by other engineers; maintaining files; and reviewing specifications and drawings prepared in-house and by consultants, and other City, State, and Federal Agencies to ensure compliance with DDC's policies and procedures.
Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.
All applicants, including City Employees:
Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in civil engineering and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a Master's degree from an accredited college in civil engineering.
Preferred Skills
Candidates must have excellent verbal and written communication and computer skills knowledge of the operations, design, and construction of the City's Infrastructure system and the City's Procurement Policy Board (PPB) rules. Knowledge of current and up-to-date engineering methods and standards is preferred.
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 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.