Hours: Full-time – 35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 Only candidates who are permanent in the Assistant Civil Engineer title or those who are reachable on the open-competitive list (exam #5015) or filed for the open-competitive exam #7006 may apply. Please indicate a copy of your Notice of Result card 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.
Assistant Civil Engineer open-competitive exam #7006 is open for filing until July 21,
The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Public Buildings, seeks a Facility MEP Assessor. The candidate will be responsible for conducting mechanical, electrical, and plumbing condition assessments in City-owned buildings. The selected candidate will assess and evaluate the building’s performance including energy usage, HVAC equipment, fire protection components, and the building’s overall code compliance, sustainability and resiliency, etc., and outline immediate and potential problem areas so that informed decisions can be made, and priorities can be set. Candidate will record existing conditions; provide code, local laws, and energy analysis and prepare facility assessment reports suitable for sponsor budget planning purposes Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H-1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law, and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made.
Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation-guide.pdf.
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.
Candidates should thoroughly understand building construction methods, materials, and systems, especially older 19th and 20th century buildings. Expertise in the forensic diagnosis of deterioration, distress, and failure issues is highly desirable, as well as an up-to-date understanding of construction and material costs. At least 3 years of prior relevant field inspection experience is required. This position requires a person with the physical ability to conduct site visits, including accessing stairs, catwalks, ladders, rooftops, and basements within multi-level buildings, and maneuver through confined spaces. The candidate must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing effectively. A valid motor vehicle driver’s license is required.
New York City Residency is not required for this position.