BOB-Director of Flags - New York City, NY : Job Details

Civil Service Title- Administrative Engineer

* IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE TITLE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ENGINEER, OR REACHABLE ON THE OPEN-COMPETATIVE CIVIL SERVICE LIST, EXAM # 1122, OR ELIGIBLE UNDER THE 5A PROGRAM. PLEASE INDICATE ON YOUR RESUME.*

Serves as Director of the Flag Engineering Section (FES); Manages and Oversees all (structural and safety related) Flag conditions, Critical Findings (from tunnels), and Non-Structural Condition Observations (NSCO's) and converts each of them into Repair Requests (RR) in the Structure Management System (SMS). The above reports are typically received from NYS DOT, NYC DOT, and other Third-Party sources. The selected candidate will be responsible for the Supervision and Management of all the Flag Unit's Borough Engineers and administrative staff in the creation and closing of all RR's in SMS. RR's must be closed as per NYS DOT Bridge Inspection Manual guidelines. Responsible for the approval and management of RR monthly Indicators, Oversees and follows up on all pending RR activities in SMS. RR's can be routed to in-house maintenance, outside contractors, and other city agencies. Provides complex technical support for structural RR's, supervises and manages the coordination of the RR work with external units, agency divisions, and governmental entities; Manages and Oversees the division's night-duty officer roster which responds to off-hour and weekend emergencies and ensures enough coverage in the five boroughs. Ensures that engineering staff follows all required codes and standards such as the NYS Construction Specifications, Steel Construction Manual, and others. Provides technical guidance in all bridge or structural component repair designs, where needed. May be asked to review preliminary (capital) design drawings to ensure future maintenance ability; Selected candidate may be required to conduct field visits to NYSDOT, and NYCDOT bridge inspection teams on elevated structures. Required to perform related administrative and technical duties.

Preferred Skills:

Preference will be given to candidate who are familiar with NY State Bridge Inspection Manual Flagging Procedure.

Preference will be given to candidate who possess a Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the State of New York, in order to conduct field visits. This license must be maintained throughout duration of employment in this position.

Preference will be given to candidate who is familiar with AutoCAD to review drawings and/or sketches.

Work Location

55 WATER ST, MANHATTAN, 10041

Resumes may be submitted electronically using the following method: For City employees only, go to Employee Self Service (ESS), Careers, and Search for Job ID# 679101. For other applicants, go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID# 679101 Appointments are subject to OMB approval. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer and six (6) years of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or plan examining work, at least two (2) years of which must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity.

Preferred Skills

Preference will be given to candidate who is familiar with NY State Bridge Inspection Manual Flagging Procedure. Preference will be given to candidate who possess a Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the State of New York, in order to conduct field visits. This license must be maintained throughout duration of employment in this position. Preference will be given to candidate who is familiar with AutoCAD to review drawings and/or sketches.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

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 not required for this position

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.