The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and storm water, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system鈥檚 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.
The Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) currently has a portfolio of capital projects valued at $35B, and another $13.6B projected over the next 10-year commitment plan. The projects BEDC implements allows DEP as a whole to continue to operate and maintain an exemplary water supply system.
BEDC seeks to hire a Project Manager Intern for the Special Projects Capital Program (SPCP) directorate, located in Queens, NY. Under supervision, the selected candidate will report to an Accountable Manager. They will assist in supervising water and wastewater system projects within the watershed, which extends 125 miles north and west of the City. These projects may include dams, aqueducts, wastewater treatment plants, bridges, roadways, shafts, tunnels, or other miscellaneous infrastructure projects. The selected candidate will be responsible for assisting in the planning, coordinating, and directing the implementation of the design and construction of projects in the NYC watershed. They will assist in the review of plans for the construction, demolition or alteration of structures for compliance with the provisions of law, rules or regulations. They will monitor permit requirements and assist in resolving project issues task. Under direct supervision, the selected candidates will also conduct reliable and skilled field condition investigations and prepare accurate reports on physical observation. They will also conduct thorough review of contract documents, codes and regulations and accurately compare them to project requirements to identify deficiencies. The selected candidates will actively participate in field investigations to develop alternative approaches and solutions to meet project objectives. They will also attend all required environmental compliance and safety related training classes.
In addition, the summer intern will develop a final presentation to display assignments they have been involved with while working as an intern at the DEP Interns Closing Ceremony.
RECRUITMENT CONTACT: interns@dep.nyc.gov
SUMMER COLLEGE INTERN - 10234
City of New York
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