Assistant to the Chief of CADD - New York City, NY : Job Details

Hours: Full-Time - 35 Hours

Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, NY, 11101

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure, seeks an Assistant to the Chief of CADD. The selected candidate will assist the Chief of CADD/Survey in the management and coordination of all computer-drafting operations in the Infrastructure Design Units. Additional duties include: solving technical issues and finding solutions to improve daily work flow; updating and maintaining infrastructure design standards and guidelines; developing, implementing and enforcing CADD standards; planning, organizing and coordinating all CADD support activities for the design teams; coordinating CAD trainings, providing basic AutoCAD training to new hires, providing Bluebeam Training and assisting in creating Bluebeam sessions, providing support for plotting and electronic file submissions; ordering, maintaining, monitoring CADD network printers/plotters and all necessary supplies; reporting CADD network printer and plotter meter reads and placing calls for service as needed. The Assistant Chief of CADD will also design CADD system environment and CADD project folders including the maintenance and organization of all CADD documents, archive folders, and retrievals; arrange computer drafting trainings for all Infrastructure Design Unit's staff as needed; assist users with file transfers (currently using BOX.com), transfer files to Con Edison using Con Edison SFTP server and maintain and update the distributions lists for mass mailings.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

All applicants, including City Employees:

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Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or

2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or

3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to 1 or 2 above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in 1 above.

Preferred Skills

Preference will be given to candidates with the following: proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Carlson Software and latest improvements thereof knowledge of file transmission methods between CAD platforms and client systems familiarity with DDC Design standards and protocols, including AutoCAD experience in topographic survey, water, sewers, and roadway construction plans and profiles.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.