Landfill Engineering College Aide

City of New YorkNew York City, NY
Onsite

About The Position

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) is responsible for collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste, cleaning City streets and vacant lots, and clearing snow and ice. The Solid Waste Management (SWM) Landfill Engineering unit specifically manages the landfill closure, post-closure care, and end-use development of the 2,200-acre Fresh Kills Landfill (FKL) in Staten Island, NY. This unit oversees four landfill Sections and ancillary facilities, including the Leachate Treatment Plant and Flare Stations. With the final cover construction completed in 2021, FKL is now in its Post Closure Care and End Use development phases. The Landfill Engineering unit is seeking a candidate to support the operations of the Fresh Kills Landfill.

Requirements

  • Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school
  • Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school

Nice To Haves

  • Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or closely related field, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study (for Assignment Level II - Information Technology)
  • Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or other area relevant to the information technology project(s) assigned, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study (for Assignment Level III - Information Technology Fellow)

Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative and technical support to staff in an engineering / technical environment
  • Participate in field visits/inspections with project managers
  • Support special projects and research tasks assigned
  • Assist with data entry, filing, and document management
  • Respond to phone and email inquiries professionally
  • Assist with scheduling meetings and maintaining calendars
  • Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately

Benefits

  • Inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce
  • Work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment
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