- A baccalaureate degree in chemical engineering from an accredited college or university and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical engineering work; or
Assistant Chemical Engineer - California, United States - City of New York
Description
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Candidates selected to fill an Assistant Chemical Engineer
position from this posting will be appointed on a provisional basis.
As a provisional employee, you will be required to take and pass the next Assistant Chemical Engineer civil service examination and be given a list number by the NYC Dept.
of Citywide Administrative Services in order to be considered for probable permanent employment in this title.Anyone who does not take and pass this examination, or who is not reached on the established list, will be terminated as a provisional Assistant Chemical Engineer.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects public health and the environment by supplying clean drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution.
We deliver 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water per day to 8.5 million New York City residents and more than 1 million people in Upstate New York, and we collect and treat an average of 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater per day.
The Bureau of Wastewater Treatment is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all facilities related to the treatment of sewage, including wastewater treatment plants, collections facilities (pumping stations, combined sewer overflow retention facilities, regulators, tide gates), wastewater laboratories, harbor vessels and sludge dewatering facilities.
Under general supervision, the selected candidate will perform chemical engineering work of moderate difficulty and responsibility in the office and field and will receive training in engineering work.
Responsibilities will include:
Under general supervision, responsible for seeing that the provisions of the wastewater treatment plants' discharge permits are adhered to and that the daily, weekly, and monthly treatment reports are properly compiled and distributed in a timely manner; responsible for responding to information requests as they pertain to the treatment process and generating special reports related to plant performance; provide consultation on treatment plant problems, interpretation of laboratory data, operating
techniques and the execution of field lab procedures.
Engages in research, investigation, or studies related to the chemical engineering functions of the department.
May operate a motor vehicle in the performance of assigned duties.
Minimum Qualifications
a baccalaureate degree in chemical engineering from an accredited college and a master's degree in chemical engineering from an accredited college.
A master's degree in chemical engineering from an accredited college can only be used to substitute for one year of full-time satisfactory work experience in chemical engineering.
A Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the State of New York and must be maintained for duration of appointment.
55a ProgramThis position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program.
Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Residency RequirementNew York City Residency is not required for this position
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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