Project Manager Intern

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Company: New York City DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Location: New York, NY

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Salary

$51,535 – $59,265 a year

Job Type
Internship
Full Job Description
    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 storm water, 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 Water & Sewer Operations seeks to hire 2 Project Manager Interns for the Division of Connections and Permitting. Under supervision, with little latitude for independent judgment, the selected candidates will perform engineering work of moderate difficulty responsibility, but will not be limited to the following:

  • Conduct objective and thorough field inspections throughout five boroughs to ensure methods of construction, and materials and workmanship used by the licensed plumbers or contractors fully conform to the current standards and specifications.
  • Maintain detailed and accurate records of inspections and reports, reports accurately on the events that transpire, secure and evaluate all facts and arrive at a sound conclusion.
  • Develop detailed knowledge of all application and permit procedures related to water and sewer connections and installations.
  • Review Permit Application, inspections and installations within a duly specified period as per proper guidelines.
  • Under supervision, perform office tasks such as filing management, weekly/monthly reports, and response the unit’s phone line/email and takes messages as needed.
  • Driver’s License valid in NYS required; must be comfortable operating a City vehicle.

Minimum Qual Requirements

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, business administration, or public administration; or

2. A masters degree in architecture that is the first professional degree in architecture

from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Skills

  • Excellent communication skills, ability to maintain professional demeanor when interacting with the Professional engineers, licensed plumbers and other City Agencies.
  • Represent DEP during talks to engineers, plumbers, tenants, community and/or elected officials.
  • Aptitude in reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings, plans and specifications.

Additional Information

Appointments are subject to OMB approval.

For additional information about DEP, visit http://www.nyc.gov/dep

DEP is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the diversity of our organization and workforce. Your voluntary response to the NYCAPS on-line application section for referral information will assist us tremendously in our ability to track the success of our outreach and recruitment efforts. Please be sure to indicate your source of referral to this job.

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

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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.