Assistant Process Engineer

Environmental Engineer Intern

• IMPORTANT NOTE : Candidate(s) selected to the Environmental Engineer Intern position from this posting will be hired on a provisional basis. To be considered for permanent employment in this role, provisional employees must take and pass the next civil service examination for Environmental Engineer Intern and obtain a list number issued by the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services. Failure to take and pass the exam, or to be reached on the resulting list, will result in termination from the provisional position.

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, 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. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system's 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City. The Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all facilities related to the treatment of sewage within the five boroughs of the City. This includes 14 wastewater treatment plants, sludge dewatering facilities, collections facilities (pumping stations, combined sewer overflow retention facilities, regulators, tide gates, etc.), wastewater laboratories and harbor vessels. Under direct supervision, the selected candidate for the Process Engineer position, located at a wastewater resource recovery facility in Staten Island, will perform elementary environmental engineering work and will receive training in engineering work of moderate difficulty and responsibility. Job Tasks / Duties : The chosen candidate will be involved in a variety of dynamic activities relating to wastewater treatment processes, permitting and compliance. Day to day activities include data analysis of water quality parameters, plant performance, critical equipment function, field sampling, and more. The work takes place in an industrial setting that treats and remediates wastewater. Under general supervision, the selected candidate will :

Minimum Qualifications

A baccalaureate degree in environmental, fire protection, chemical, mechanical, petroleum, aeronautical, or materials engineering from an accredited college; or A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in environmental, fire protection, chemical, mechanical, petroleum, aeronautical, or materials engineering technology and two years of full-time satisfactory experience in environmental engineering work.

Preferred Skills

55a Program

This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate on your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered under the 55-a Program. This position is also open to non 55-a Program candidates who meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice.

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 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.