College Aide (GIS)

Nyc-Department-of-Design-and-Construction; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Part time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Design and Construction invites a graduate student to join its Division of Infrastructure as a College Aide to aid the Engineering Support Services team with GIS tasks.

Responsibilities include researching live maps, mapping ramps and catch basins, and generating project maps for Communications, policy bodies, and elected officials on tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school and ongoing student status.
• For IT track, enrolled in IT-related study with 9 credits; assignment level II/III criteria apply.
• IT Fellow track requires coursework in information tech alongside relevant subjects.

Responsibilities

• Research live maps for sewer and water mains for capital projects.
• Map pedestrian ramps and catch basins to identify project conflicts.
• Prepare project maps for stakeholders with short turnaround times.

Skills

GIS basics

Microsoft Office

Verbal and written communication

Education

Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school

Information Technology related study (for IT tracks) with 9 credits

IT-related coursework for IT Fellow track with 9 credits

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS software

Job description

Hours: Part-Time - 35 Hours

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

College Aides are permitted to work up to 17 hours per week during the school year, and full time (35 hours) during the summer. Please note you must be a student enrolled in an accredited college or graduate school to be eligible for the position.

The NYC Department of Design and Construction's Division of Infrastructure is seeking a graduate student for a College Aide role to support the Engineering Support Services team with the Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Reporting to the Chief, this role will assist the mapping team with:

• Conducting research on DEP live maps for sewer and water mains for capital projects.
• Mapping pedestrian ramps and catch basin locations to identify potential capital project conflicts.
• Preparing project maps for capital projects for specific stakeholders such as Communications and Policy, community boards, and elected officials, on requests within a short turnaround.

Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H-1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made.

Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation-guide.pdf.

COLLEGE AIDE (ALL CITY DEPTS) - 10209

Minimum Qualifications

• For Assignment Level I: Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school.
• For Assignment Level II (Information Technology): Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or closely related field, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study.
• For Assignment Level III (Information Technology Fellow): Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or other area relevant to the information technology project(s) assigned, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study. Appointments to this Assignment Level will be made by the Technology Steering Committee through the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications.

SPECIAL NOTE Maximum tenure for all Assignment Levels in the title of College Aide is 6 years. No student shall be employed more than half time in any week in which classes in which the student is enrolled are in session. Students may be employed full time during their vacation periods.

Preferred Skills

Please note the following preferred skills for this position:

• 1. Preference will be given to candidates with civil engineering, Computer sciences, Geographic Information System or equivalent major.
• 2. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English.
• 3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with AutoCAD or GIS will be considered an advantage.

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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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.