GIS Editor

Overview

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 systems 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the city.

New York City has approximately 140,000 catch basins, 114,000 hydrants, 90,000 valves, 14 gatehouses, 3 reservoirs, 68 groundwater wells, a 100-million-gallon underground storage tank and 7,000 miles each of both sanitary sewers and water mains. The responsibility of maintaining these vast networks falls under the Department of Environmental Protections Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO).

The primary responsibilities of the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations are the operation, maintenance and protection of the Citys drinking water and wastewater collection (sewer) systems; the protection of adjacent waterways; and the development and protection of the Departments Capital Water and Sewer Design Program. The Bureau also approves and inspects water and sewer connections performed by licensed plumbers and / or authorized contractors. In addition, the Bureau has overall responsibility for the approval and inspection of all public and private construction projects which could impact on the Citys water or sewer systems.

Position

Working in the Technology Management Office, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Data-Maintenance unit, within the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations, the selected candidate under general supervision, with latitude for independent initiative and judgment will perform the following tasks :

• Performs map digitization updates to the Bureaus Geographic Information System (GIS) for City-wide water distribution and wastewater collection infrastructure.
• Interpretation of engineering construction drawings regarding capital improvement projects, engineering map changes and field investigations.
• Utilizes ESRI ArcGIS software to update asset features and / or attributes.
• Performs QA functions to ensure data accuracy.
• Creates customized maps and reports from the Geographic Information System (GIS) on City-wide water distribution and wastewater collection infrastructure.
• Participates in the development of standardized methods of map creation and editing of GIS data.
• Attends staff meetings as required and performs related duties associated with the core responsibilities of the GIS Data-Maintenance unit.

ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE EITHER PERMANENT IN THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OF ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN OR MUST HAVE FILED AND PASSED THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAM FOR ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (EXAM NO. 5068) TO BE CONSIDERED

Job Title

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN - 20113

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

For Assignment Levels I II

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

Preferred Skills

Background in Geography or related field experience working with GIS applications (ESRI ArcGIS Suite); computer and research skills; experience working with relational databases; good communication skills are essential.

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.

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