Stormwater Compliance Section Lead (Civil Engineer III)

Overview

Stormwater Compliance Section Lead (Civil Engineer III) – NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP).

Eligibility : All candidates must currently be serving Permanent in the Civil Engineer title.

The Bureau of Environmental Planning and Analysis (BEPA) is responsible for the implementation of the inspection and enforcement program of the State Pollution Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Industrial Stormwater Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) in the Municipal Separate Sewer System (MS4) area. BEPA inspects facilities covered under MSGP and assesses unpermitted industrial and commercial facilities to determine their potential need for SPDES permit coverage.

BEPA seeks to hire a Civil Engineer for the Industrial and Commercial (IC) Program in the Watershed Management and MS4 Compliance Unit located in Queens, NY. Under direct supervision, the selected candidate will perform supervisory civil and environmental engineering work of high difficulty and responsibility in the field and office. The selected candidate will lead a team of field inspectors and engineers in support of MSGP inspections and enforcement according to the SPDES MS4 permit. The selected candidate will provide support for the IC program including facility inspections, enforcement, stormwater pollution prevention plan review, permit and compliance tracking and training. They will also perform additional work to support MS4 permit and stormwater program such as planning, coordination, inspection, implementation and assessment of stormwater management projects, engineering and design research, investigations and site-specific recommendations for stormwater management and pollution prevention practices. The selected candidate will review maps and plans in connection with MSGP and MS4 permit to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; and
• 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 employment.

A master's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the civil engineering experience.

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

The ideal candidate will have experience in civil site design and review including grading, drainage, and site layout, and familiarity with the NYC MS4 permit and MSGP requirements. The most suitable candidate will possess the following skills :

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

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 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 on protected status or protected characteristics, including sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Salary : 101,423.00 – 137,501.00

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