Assistant Civil Engineer

Assistant Civil Engineers, under supervision, perform civil engineering work of moderate difficulty and responsibility. They supervise a small squad, unit or group engaged in the performance of work in design, construction supervision, inspection and materials testing, or drafting and tracing; engage in research, investigation, or studies related to the engineering functions or activities of a department or agency; produce designs using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software and other software in accordance with agency requirements; develop drawings, write specifications and prepare estimates of quantities; check shop drawings; participate in field surveys as chief of survey party or in other capacities; participate in inspection operations by observing, checking and certifying the installation of materials and equipment, attest to equipment performance and tests of materials; review or examine plans for the construction, demolition or alteration of structures to comply with the provisions of law, rule or regulation; may operate motor vehicles. All Assistant Civil Engineers perform related work.
Special Working Conditions:
Assistant Civil Engineers may be required to work various shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Some of the physical activities performed by Assistant Civil Engineers and environmental conditions experienced are: walking to and from inspection sites and during inspections; climbing and descending ladders or stairs to get to areas to be inspected; standing for an extended period of time; opening circular manhole covers; bending and stooping during inspections; working in confined areas; distinguishing colors; wearing hard hat and respirator for manhole inspections; communicating orally; carrying clipboard and inspection forms; climbing around and over various objects; walking in areas that may be damp, dark, dusty, smoky or acrid; working outdoors in all kinds of weather. (This is a brief description of what you might do in this position and does not include all the duties of this position.)

How To Qualify:
It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the education and experience requirements for the examination before submitting your application. If you are deemed "Not Qualified," your application fee will not be refunded and you will not receive a score. As per Section 54(2) of the Civil Service Law, the education requirement needed to qualify must be met by July 21, 2027. The experience requirement needed to qualify must be met by July 21, 2026.

Education And Experience Requirements:
1. A baccalaureate degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university and one year of fulltime satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering technology and three years of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or
3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a master's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university. The college or university must be 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). If you were educated outside the United States, you must have your foreign education evaluated to determine its equivalence to education obtained in the United States. This is required only if you need credit for your foreign education in this examination. For more information see the Foreign Education Evaluation Guide in the Required Information section. During the Education and Experience Exam (EEE), you will get instructions on converting part-time experience to the full-time equivalent. You must final submit your Education and Experience Exam in OASys by midnight Eastern time on the last day of the Application Period, and once you Final Submit, no changes can be made. Failure to click Final Submit by the deadline will result in an incomplete application, and you will not receive a score or a refund of the application fee.
Residency Requirement Advisory:
City residency is not required for this position.
English Requirement:
You must be able to understand and be understood in English.
Proof of Identity:
Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, you must be able to prove your identity and your right to obtain employment in the United States prior to employment with an agency under the jurisdiction of the Commissioner, Department of Citywide Administrative Services.

Your score will be determined by an Education and Experience Exam. You will receive a score of 70 points for meeting the education and experience requirements listed above. After these requirements are met, you will receive additional credit up to a maximum of 100 points on the following basis: Education and experience used to gain additional credit must be obtained by July 21, 2026. If you have satisfactory full-time experience in civil engineering work performed subsequent to receiving a baccalaureate degree in civil You will receive engineering or civil engineering technology from an accredited college or up to:
university for:
At least 6 months but less than 12 months 3 points At least 12 months but less than 18 months 6 points At least 18 months but less than 24 months 9 points At least 24 months but less than 30 months 12 points At least 30 months but less than 36 months 15 points At least 36 months but less than 42 months 18 points At least 42 months but less than 48 months 21 points At least 48 months but less than 54 months 24 points At least 54 months but less than 60 months 27 points 60 months or more 30 points If you took and passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Examination: You will receive: 5 points Experience used to meet the minimum requirements cannot be used to gain additional credit. During the Education and Experience Exam (EEE), you will get instructions on converting part-time experience to the full-time equivalent. You must Final Submit your Education and Experience Exam in OASys by midnight Eastern time on

the last day of the Application Period, and once you Final Submit, no changes can be made. Failure to click Final Submit by the deadline will result in an incomplete application, and you will not receive a score or a refund of the application fee.

City residency is not required for this position.