Job Description

Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours

Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Ave, LIC, Queens 11101

Only candidates who are permanent in the Mechanical Engineer title or those who are reachable on the Open-Competitive List (Exam #0170 or #2000) or filed for Open-Competitive Exam #4068 may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results, Proof of Filing, or indicate if you are 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 Public Buildings, seeks a Surveyor (Mechanical). The Surveyor (Mechanical) will conduct condition assessments in City-owned buildings for the Asset Information Management System (AIMS) program of the Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The selected candidate will inspect and assess the physical condition of the exterior and interior building components, such as exterior facades, parapet walls, roof, windows, interior floors, stairs, walls, and ceilings. The Surveyor will record existing conditions, and assess the repair and replacement needs and remaining component life expectancy. The candidate will work as part of a three-person survey team consisting of an Architect, Electrical Engineer, and Mechanical Engineer. The candidate will visit an average of 2 to 3 buildings daily, up to four days per week, followed by time reserved for report preparation in the office. Additional duties include preparing facility assessment reports suitable for sponsor budget planning purposes.

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.

Qualifications

(1) Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; and

(2) 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 your employment.

A masters degree in mechanical 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 mechanical engineering experience required in “1" above.

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.

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.