Full-Time

Geotechnical Project Manager

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City of New York

City of New York

1,001-5,000 employees

City government providing diverse public services

Government & Public Sector
Social Impact

Mid

New York, NY, USA

Category
Project Management
Business & Strategy
Requirements
  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with a major in geology, engineering, earth sciences, environmental sciences, or a closely related field, including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in any of the following areas: rock and soil mechanics; structural geology; soils; sedimentation; petrology; hydrology; hydrogeology; geomorphology; subsurface explorations; mining; engineering; mapping; surveying; site investigations; geologic field work; or closely related areas;
  • At least one course involving geologic field work or three months of satisfactory, full-time professional geologic field experience obtained during the course of, or after completing, the baccalaureate education.
  • A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York is required. This license must be maintained throughout the duration of employment.
  • Employees hired as Geologist - Assignment Level I must satisfactorily complete a probationary period of at least 24 months. This probationary period may be extended in accordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations of the City of New York. Employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period. Upon satisfactory completion of one year of training in beginning level professional work in geology, employees will be assigned to perform the full range of work in geology of moderate difficulty and responsibility appropriate to Assignment Level I and will receive the "after one year in title" salary rate.
  • Employees with one year of satisfactory, post-baccalaureate, full-time professional experience in geology, engineering, earth sciences, environmental sciences, or a closely related field may be hired directly at the "after one year in title" salary rate, at the discretion of the hiring agency.
  • To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements described in Assignment Level I, at least two years of satisfactory service as a Geologist AL I with the City of New York; or at least three years of satisfactory, full-time professional experience in geology, engineering, earth sciences, environmental sciences, or a closely related field. One year of this experience must include the provision of geologic consultation or the supervision or performance monitoring of persons involved in geologic activity; or a satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience. A masters degree from an accredited college with a major in one of the fields listed in "Assignment Level I - Qualification Requirement A" above may be substituted for two years of the AL II professional experience. A masters degree from an accredited college in management, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field may be substituted for the one year of consultative or supervisory experience described above.
  • In addition to meeting the above requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates for Assignment Level I tunnel and shaft construction positions must have six months of full-time professional experience in each of two of the following areas: rock and soil classification; mapping of underground joint sets and faults; or analysis of vibration monitoring to protect existing structures. This experience may be substituted for the experience described in the "Special Note 2" above.
  • In addition to meeting the requirements for tunnel and shaft construction positions in AL I, candidates for tunnel and shaft construction positions in AL II must have six months of experience in each of three of the following areas: interpretation of geologic data for recommendations of shaft and tunnel support systems; analysis of the engineering behavior of jointed rock in response to tunneling and shaft sinking; writing of specifications for geologic exploration contracts; or preparation of payment estimates for exploratory contract work. This experience may be substituted for up to two years of the non-consultative experience described in "Qualification Requirements for AL II" above.
Responsibilities
  • Managing the work product of drilling contractors and geotechnical consultants for technical accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Planning, budgeting, and coordinating field investigations while conducting frequent project site inspections to ensure compliance with the project scope of work, industry practices, and personal and site safety requirements.
  • Classification of soil and bedrock types; and review of geotechnical reports, analytical results, surveys, field logs, Records of Borings laboratory test data, pre-construction/vibration monitoring reports, and borehole geophysical logs to assure compliance with the federal, state, and local regulations, and the NYC Building Code and applicable ASTM standards.
  • Review of fee proposals, creation of work orders, and review of invoices to ensure work is performed under the specific contract requirements.

The City of New York serves as a hub for governance and public services for its over 8.4 million residents. It employs more than 300,000 individuals who work across various sectors, including infrastructure, social services, technology, health, and safety. The city government focuses on improving the quality of life for its citizens by providing essential services and implementing policies that address urban challenges. Unlike other local governments, New York City offers a wide range of career opportunities across more than 40 agencies, allowing employees to engage in diverse fields such as education, public health, and economic growth. The goal of the City of New York is to enhance community well-being and ensure equal opportunity and inclusion for all its residents.

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Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2005

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