Project Reviewer - job 1 of 2

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 Water Supply seeks to hire an Associate Project Manager I within the Regulatory and Engineering Programs within in the Source Water Protection Directorate, located in Arkville, New York. Under general supervision, of the Associate Project Manager III, the Associate Project Manager I will serve as Project Reviewer and will review and approve applications for both wastewater and stormwater related activities pursuant to the Watershed Regulations, prepare technical comments on State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) notices, assist with Filtration Avoidance Determination (FAD) deliverables and tracking of regulatory violations, inspect active construction sites, resolve violations, and work cooperatively with other groups on a variety of Bureau functions. Specific duties include:


- Performing technical reviews of applications submitted to DEP for wastewater projects including subsurface sewage treatment systems, sewer systems, sewer connections, sewer extensions and wastewater treatment plants. Performing technical reviews of applications submitted to DEP for stormwater pollution prevention plans. Determines compliance with Watershed Rules & Regulations (WRR) and related federal, state and local codes based in part on a sufficient grasp of wastewater engineering. Preparing written comments under the attention, direction and appraisal of immediate supervisor. Alerting supervisor of all issues and incidents as they occur in the City’s watershed.


- Performing technical reviews and inspections of NYC Land Use Permit applications in accordance with good engineering practice in an effort to achieve the Agency’s water quality goals.

- Assisting with the implementation of programs and tasks required under the United States Environmental Protection Agency's (USEPA) Filtration Avoidance Determination by processing contractor payments, compiling technical input, tracking progress, monitoring site conditions, and assisting with the preparation of annual reports.

- Developing initial site data utilizing all available information to determine suitability of proposed projects. Conducting site visits that may be in conjunction with submitted Pre-Applications. Witnessing soils tests to determine the suitability of a site for the placement of wastewater treatment systems and stormwater practices. Preparing comprehensive field reports and communicates results to supervisor, applicant and other reviewing agencies.

- Utilizing the Geographical Information System (GIS) and agency database for project review, incorporating a wide variety of layers including soils, hydrology and topography during review of projects.

- Conducting site inspections to ensure that construction activity is undertaken in compliance with approved plans and all applicable Regulations. Preparing database entries from site visits and field reports that record project progress. Reporting suspected plan inconsistencies, and potential or existing deficiencies to supervisor.

- Assisting in the enforcement and resolution of regulatory violations.

- Meeting with applicants and representatives of state and local government agencies.


(This is a brief description of what you might do in this position and does not include all the duties of this position.)


Some of the physical activities performed by Associate Project Managers and environmental conditions experienced are walking to and from inspection sites and during the course of inspections, climbing and descending ladders or stairs to get to areas to be inspected, including exposed heights and confined spaces, standing for extended periods of time, distinguishing colors, bending, stretching, and stooping during inspections, communicating orally, climbing over and around various objects, walking in areas that may be damp, moldy, dark, dusty, smoky, vermin infested, noisy, acrid, or containing fumes, emissions, extreme heat and cold, lead dust, asbestos, or other potentially hazardous material, and working outdoors in all kinds of weather.


Associate Project Managers may be required to work shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.


Preferred Skills:

- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

- Knowledge of HydroCAD and PondPack.

- Proficiency with topographic maps and soils maps.

- Ability to write and edit reports.

- Ability to review and analyze drawings, plans and maps.

- Ability to review and analyze engineering reports and other relevant data.

- Ability to perform arithmetic calculations.

- Ability to communicate well with applicants, engineers, contractors, and coworkers.

- Analytical and Technical Ability.

- Communication and Interpersonal Skills.

- Time Management and Efficiency.

- Ability to grasp new concepts, standards, regulations and systems.

- Ability to write in a concise, detailed and organized manner.

- Ability to assign priorities to tasks.

- Ability to inspect and traverse undeveloped properties and active construction sites which may include rough terrain, wet areas and steep slopes.

- A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.




Hours & Shift:


35 Hours per week


May be required to work shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays.



Work Location:


669 County Road 38


Arkville, NY 12406


Arkville is a hamlet in the Town of Middletown, Delaware County, New York approximately 145 miles northwest of New York City.

ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER - 22427

One year of full-time satisfactory experience in supervising employees performing project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, on engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects, or supervising a construction project with a value of $1,000,000 or more, and either:

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration, and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, for engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects; or

2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in "1" above; or

3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus any combination of college or university education and/or experience described in "1" above to make up the equivalent of five years of education and experience. One year of experience credit will be given for: (a) each 30 semester credits of college or university education leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration; (b) a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the disciplines described in "1" above; (c) a Juris Doctor degree, or (d) a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or Registered Landscape Architect. Where experience which is primarily of a design nature is not acceptable towards meeting the qualification requirements.

In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least one additional year of experience as described in "1" above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least one year as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project.

In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least two additional years of experience as described in "1" above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least two additional years as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project.

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.