City Of New York

City Map Engineer

City Of New York$90K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid New York State Professional Engineer's License is required.
  • Four years of full-time civil engineering experience.
  • Master's degree in civil engineering can substitute for one year of experience.
  • Experience with land surveys, site plans, and engineering road designs preferred.
  • Familiarity with NYC City Map and land use/zoning is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Update and maintain the City Map by reviewing proposed changes.
  • Sign off on Alteration Maps ensuring technical standards are met.
  • Maintain survey monuments and elevation benchmarks; improve network as needed.
  • Review private surveyors' work for accuracy and compliance.
  • Provide technical advice on street systems and alteration map preparation.
  • Manage data requests related to street status and monuments.
  • Transition City Map records to a new digital GIS system.

Benefits

  • Potential for remote work up to 2 days per week.
  • Engage in important urban planning projects that impact NYC.
  • Opportunity to work with various City agencies and external partners.
  • Gain experience with cutting-edge GIS technology in urban mapping.
Full Job Description
DISCLAIMER: Only candidates with permanent Civil Service status in the Civil Engineer civil service title, those reachable on the Civil Engineer civil service list, or those serving in a comparable civil service title can be considered for this position. However, all candidates must possess a valid New York State Professional Engineer's License.

THE DIVISION
The Technical Review Division (TRD) maintains the official City Map and Zoning Map of New York City, which lays out the streets, parks, and zoning districts. TRD maintains DCP's City Map records and processes all amendments to the City Map. Upgrading these official maps from century-old paper- based legacy systems to state-of-the-art GIS systems has been a strategic goal of the Division and is now mandated by recent City Charter changes.

TRD also supports the Department's mission and the City's goals by reviewing land use applications that facilitate the construction of millions of square feet of housing, commercial space, and open space per year.

THE ROLE
Reporting to the City Map Team Leader, with latitude for independent judgement, the City Map Engineer will be responsible for updating and maintaining the City Map, including the review and processing of proposed changes to the City Map (i.e., the mapping or de-mapping of streets, parks, etc.). The City Map Engineer will:

-Review Alteration Maps, which document changes to the official City Map, for accuracy, precision and consistency with technical City Map, engineering and surveying standards. The City Map Engineer will also sign these maps in their professional capacity as an engineer, to support signature by the Director of City Planning.
-Maintain the City's network of survey monuments and elevation benchmarks and associated location and coordinate data and implement a program for improving and expanding the network consistent with the needs of City agencies and the real estate industry.
-Review the work of private surveyors and engineers including written and graphic materials documenting proposed amendments to the City map. Such review ensures the applications support robust decision making and adequately document proposals for future implementation.
-Provide technical assistance and advice to private applicants, department staff, the City Planning Commission, and other City agencies on the laying out of street systems, parks, and related features and the preparation of alteration maps. In coordination with other Departmental staff, make and implement technical and policy decisions on behalf of DCP.
-Field and manage street status and monument data requests from internal staff, other City agencies and the public.
-Maintain static and dynamic records of the City Map and amendments thereto, including archival hard-copy maps, digital static maps and continually updated GIS datasets. The City Map Engineer will also drive the transition of the City Map from its current legacy record system to a new city-wide seamless digital geographic information system.
-In coordination with other Departmental staff and consistent with direction from TRD leadership, make and implement technical and policy decisions on behalf of DCP.
-Coordinate with city agencies, external partners, and constituents.
-Perform related tasks.

Preferred Skills:
-Experience reading or producing land surveys, site plans, and engineering plans for roadways and other civil works;
-Strong written and verbal communication;
-Ability to monitor and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, meet strict deadlines and quickly respond to department priorities;
-Strong attention to detail in research, analysis, and review of written materials, maps, and plans
-Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with different personalities and roles;
-Experience with the NYC City Map and an interest in zoning and land use;
-Experience with GIS and AutoCAD is a plus.

TO APPLY:
Visit cityjobs.nyc.gov and follow the steps below:
1.Search for job ID number: 796030
2.Click on the job business title: City Map Engineer
3.Click on "Apply" at the bottom of the posting

IMPORTANT: Only candidates with permanent Civil Service status in the Civil Engineer civil service title, those reachable on the Civil Engineer civil service list, or those serving in a comparable civil service title can be considered for this position. However, all candidates must possess a valid New York State Professional Engineer's License.

Please include a copy of your Notice of Result card or indicate if you are already permanent in this title with your application.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. The NYC Department of City Planning does not offer sponsorship, of any kind, for any type of employment opportunity. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all minimum qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application.

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval.

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and labor unions.

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Qualifications

(1) Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; and
(2) A valid New York State Professional Engineer's License. Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

A masters degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be substituted for one year of the civil engineering experience required in "1" above.
Special Note:
In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

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