Stormwater Compliance Section Lead (Civil Engineer III)

New York City, NY • Queens, NY

123d

About The Position

The Bureau of Environmental Planning and Analysis (BEPA) is responsible for the implementation of the inspection and enforcement Program of the State Pollution Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Industrial Stormwater Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) in the Municipal Separate Sewer System (MS4) area. Through this program, BEPA inspects applicable facilities covered under the SPDES MSGP and assesses unpermitted industrial and commercial facilities to determine their potential need for SPDES permit coverage. BEPA seeks to hire a Civil Engineer for the Industrial and Commercial (IC) Program in the Watershed Management and MS4 Compliance Unit located in Queens, NY. Under direct supervision, the selected candidate will perform supervisory civil and environmental engineering work of high difficulty and responsibility in the field, and office. The selected candidate will lead a team of field inspectors and engineers in support of the Industrial Stormwater Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) inspections and enforcement according to the SPDES Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) permit. The selected candidate will provide support for the IC program including facility inspections, enforcement, stormwater pollution prevention plan review, permit and compliance tracking and training. He/she will also perform additional work as assigned to support MS4 permit and stormwater program such as planning, coordination, inspection, implementation and assessment of stormwater management projects, engineering and design research, investigation, studies and site-specific recommendations for stormwater management and pollution prevention practices. The selected candidate will review maps and plans in connection with the MSGP and the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) permit to ensure compliance with the provision of law, rule, or regulation.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work.
• A valid New York State Professional Engineer's License.
• A master's degree in civil engineering may substitute for one year of experience.
• At least one year of experience as a major contributor or project leader on a complex project for placement in Assignment Levels II and III.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in civil site design and review including grading, drainage, and site layout.
• Understanding of stormwater management practices and familiarity with NYC MS4 permit and MSGP requirements.
• Valid Motor Vehicle Driver License in the State of New York.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to use a computer for data organization and analysis.
• Knowledge of basic hydrology and hydraulic calculations.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform supervisory civil and environmental engineering work in the field and office.
• Lead a team of field inspectors and engineers for MSGP inspections and enforcement.
• Support the IC program including facility inspections and enforcement.
• Review stormwater pollution prevention plans and track permits and compliance.
• Plan, coordinate, inspect, implement, and assess stormwater management projects.
• Conduct engineering and design research, investigations, and studies.
• Review maps and plans for compliance with MSGP and MS4 permit.

Benefits

• Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.
• Inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees