CAD Designer

CAD Designer Apply CAD Designer Agency: DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Posted on: 10/07/2023 Job type: Full-time Location QUEENS Title Classification: Exam may be required Department Green Infrastructure Salary range: $46,019.
00 – $65,262.
00 Job Description The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects public health and the environment by supplying clean drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, 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.
We deliver 1.
1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water per day to 8.
3 million New York City residents and more than 1 million people in Upstate New York, and we collect and treat an average of 1.
3 billion gallons of wastewater per day.
The Bureau of Environmental Planning and Analysis (BEPA) is responsible for conducting environmental reviews for DEP in accordance with all applicable City Environmental Quality Review (CEQR) and State Environmental Quality Review (SEQR) regulations.
In addition, this office provides technical assistance to other City agencies especially in the areas of air and noise quality and hazardous materials.
The Office also provides technical assistance for the preservation of natural resources (wetlands remediation and development of natural landscaping plans) and conducts long range planning (population/employment, consumption and demand/flow) for the agency.
The Bureau also conducts strategic planning to help ensure appropriate forecasting, trend analysis, regulatory review, scientific modeling, and research.
In particular, the Bureau oversees the development of a watershed/sewer shed protection plan for Jamaica Bay, is continuing the work of the climate change task force and helps DEP plan for the new growth stimulated by rezoning throughout the city.
The In-House Design team at BEPA specializes in delivering cutting-edge civil engineering design solutions to support the green infrastructure (GI) vision of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC-DEP).
Our Engineering team is dedicated to designing and implementing large-scale green infrastructure (GI) projects that prioritize the capture of substantial volumes of stormwater annually to eliminate or remove mass pollutants, reduce CSO events, and mitigate the impact of extreme weather flooding.
The BEPA In-House Design team is responsible for identifying and evaluating different large-scale green infrastructure (GI) and low-impact development (LID) practices, as well as exploring potential financing mechanisms to support these initiatives.
The IHD team collaborates with various stakeholders, including the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to establish partnerships and effectively achieve these objectives.
The Bureau is looking to fill the role of Draftsman to serve as an Engineering Technician, Level 02.
Under direct supervision, with little latitude for independent judgement the selected candidate will perform the following: - Performing and providing engineering design support to the project management staff for large scale green infrastructure (GI)/ and low-impact development (LID) practices projects.
- CAD designers collaborate with our civil engineers to perform both 2D & 3D drafting of a wide variety of projects including, but not limited to: Street medians green infrastructures, drainage maps, pipes layouts, site plans, proposal drawings, ADA Ramps, details, shop drawings etc.
Additional critical tasks include: - CAD drafting - Construction inspection, - Public agency interaction - Contractor document preparation.
Minimum Qualifications Qualification Requirements For Assignment Levels I – II 1.
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a state’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and two years of full-time satisfactory experience as an engineering technician; or 2.
An Associate degree from an accredited college or technical institution with a specialization in engineering technology; or 3.
A combination of education and experience which is equivalent to two years of satisfactory experience.
To determine educational equivalency for experience, see “Special Note” below.
Special Note One year of experience credit will be given for each 30 semester credits for college education leading to a degree from an accredited college in engineering technology.
However, all candidates must have at least a high school diploma or its educational equivalent.
License Requirement For Certain Positions For assignment to certain positions, the candidate must possess at the time of appointment or assignment a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York.
This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Additional Qualification Requirements For Assignment Levels III – IV To be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels III and IV, individuals must have, after meeting the requirements for Assignment Levels I and II, either 1.
At least one year of satisfactory service as an Engineering Technician with the City of New York; or 2.
A Baccalaureate degree in engineering technology from an accredited college; or 3.
After meeting the minimum requirements described for Assignment Level I, at least two additional years of full-time satisfactory experience performing engineering technician work; or 4.
A satisfactory combination of education and experience equivalent to Additional Qualification Requirement “3” above and in “Special Note” above.
Preferred Skills - Experience in produce engineering construction documents in AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
3-5 years working (heavy civil/water/wastewater construction projects preferred).
- Highly Proficient in AutoCAD/Civil 3D (Required).
- Participate in the Construction Administration process preparing and compiling contract documents, reviewing Contractor Submittals, and attending meetings in the field.
- Ability to revise designs, conduct quality checks, and collaborate with project teams for accurate documentation and future reference.
- Ability to organize and prioritize to meet deadlines and coordinate multiple projects.
- AutoCAD Civil 3D experience.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, - Ability to use a computer to organize and analyze data - Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment and with the public.
- Current NYS Driver's License 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 https://studentaid.
gov/pslf/.
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.
Minimum Qualifications Qualification Requirements For Assignment Levels I – II 1.
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a state’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and two years of full-time satisfactory experience as an engineering technician; or 2.
An Associate degree from an accredited college or technical institution with a specialization in engineering technology; or 3.
A combination of education and experience which is equivalent to two years of satisfactory experience.
To determine educational equivalency for experience, see “Special Note” below.
Special Note One year of experience credit will be given for each 30 semester credits for college education leading to a degree from an accredited college in engineering technology.
However, all candidates must have at least a high school diploma or its educational equivalent.
License Requirement For Certain Positions For assignment to certain positions, the candidate must possess at the time of appointment or assignment a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York.
This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Additional Qualification Requirements For Assignment Levels III – IV To be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels III and IV, individuals must have, after meeting the requirements for Assignment Levels I and II, either 1.
At least one year of satisfactory service as an Engineering Technician with the City of New York; or 2.
A Baccalaureate degree in engineering technology from an accredited college; or 3.
After meeting the minimum requirements described for Assignment Level I, at least two additional years of full-time satisfactory experience performing engineering technician work; or 4.
A satisfactory combination of education and experience equivalent to Additional Qualification Requirement “3” above and in “Special Note” above.
Preferred Skills -\tExperience in produce engineering construction documents in AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
3-5 years working (heavy civil/water/wastewater construction projects preferred).
\n-\tHighly Proficient in AutoCAD/Civil 3D (Required).
\n-\tParticipate in the Construction Administration process preparing and compiling contract documents, reviewing Contractor Submittals, and attending meetings in the field.
\n-\tAbility to revise designs, conduct quality checks, and collaborate with project teams for accurate documentation and future reference.
\n-\tAbility to organize and prioritize to meet deadlines and coordinate multiple projects.
\n-\tAutoCAD Civil 3D experience.
\n-\tStrong written and oral communication skills, \n- Ability to use a computer to organize and analyze data \n- Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment and with the public.
\n- Current NYS Driver's License 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 https://studentaid.
gov/pslf/.
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.
Job ID 603772 Title code 20113 Civil service title ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN Title classification Competitive-1 Business title CAD Designer Experience level: Experienced (non-manager) Number of positions 1 Work location 59-17 Junction Blvd Corona Ny Category: Engineering, Architecture, & Planning