POSITION DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES
The Department of Environmental Control Technology, with programs in Facilities Management, Sustainable Technologies, and Heating and Air Conditioning, is seeking qualified candidates to teach courses in these areas at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, depending upon qualifications and experience. The curricula include theory, design and laboratory classes which impart both the technical knowledge and “can do” confidence that enable our graduates to find financially and personally rewarding employment. Critical to maintaining this success are faculty with a willingness and ability to develop academic and technical skills beyond those of a traditional engineering or architectural education.
We are advancing our curriculum to more fully address emerging practices such as LEED, sustainability, and alternative energy systems and will be increasing our research activity so as to utilize our technical expertise and role in New York City’s HVAC and Facilities Management industries to improve the economic viability and acceptance of new technologies. In partnership with other departments, Environmental Control Technology is performing applied research and developing new laboratory and instructional capacity in such areas as alternative energy systems, BIM, and modeling and sensing technologies. This is an opportunity to make a difference: to industry, by developing solutions to complex design and operational issues through applied research; to our students, by providing them the opportunity to benefit from knowledge and experience; and to themselves, by contributing to the vision and development of this unique program.
This is a full-time, tenure track position. Faculty members are responsible for the planning, preparation, and presentation of quality instruction. In addition, faculty members participate in department activities including curriculum development, academic advisement, and recruitment. Teaching assignments may include day, evening and weekend classes.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
A PhD in a closely related field is highly desirable and is the preferred qualification for an appointment as assistant professor. However, candidates with significant industry experience who hold a Master's degree and Professional Registration in Engineering or Architecture will be considered. Successful candidates should have practical experience in mechanical system design and facilities management or theoretical experience in fluid flow, heat transfer, thermodynamics, or energy calculations related to building mechanical systems. Preference will be given to candidates who have a strong record in teaching combined with industry experience. The successful candidate is also expected to pursue scholarly activities at a level appropriate to Engineering Technology and should have a strong interest in performing applied research in the field.
TO APPLY
Cover letter of interest and curriculum vitae to:
isr@citytech.cuny.edu
Subject line: Environmental Control – Assistant/Associate Professor
The City of Amsterdam, NY is seeking a Director of Public works to direct, manage, and oversee the activities and operations of the Department of Public Works (DPW). He/She shall be a professional engineer licensed by the State of New York.
Description:
This position performs a wide variety of civil engineering and project management work in planning, design, plan and construction review, contract initiation and management, and other similar functions related to public and private development projects. These include tasks related to the City's parks, transportation signals/signing, streets, utilities, storm sewer system, and other public works. Responsibility for the construction, maintenance, cleaning and repair of streets, sidewalks, sewers, public parking lots, retaining walls, public buildings, facilities and structures, except as may otherwise be provided by law, and for the collection and disposal of solid wastes and other refuse from residential structures and such other places the Common Council my determine.
Management and supervision is exercised over all subordinate professional, technical and clerical employees in the DPW. He/She will coordinate complex administrative activities with other City departments, divisions and outside agencies. Position requires regular contact with public officials, City staff, consultants, developers, contractors, and the general public in situations which require considerable tact and judgment.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
In-House Project Engineering
- Survey work for design and construction;
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- Design of street/sidewalk/pipeline construction projects;
- Construction inspection of street/sidewalk/pipeline construction projects;
- Investigation/design for building, structural, and mechanical facility projects;
- Water/wastewater treatment and pumping studies, designs, construction inspection
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Infrastructure Planning
- Comprehensive infrastructure overview - routine inspections with reports, preventive maintenance programs, facility retirement/replacement schedules, long range planning budgeting;
- Active participation on inter-agency committees, commissions, various City boards, ect;
- Detailed review of consultant planning reports, recommendations, and designs for major City commitments
Infrastructure Management, Control, and Record Keeping
- Maintenance of accurate maps (tax, utility, street, easement, R.O.W., topographic, G.I.S. files, etc.);
- Maintenance of record construction drawings;
- Maintenance and updating of standard construction details/specifications;
- Coordination of water/sewer/drainage facilities with other City and outside agency programs/projects;
- Coordination of the Division of Building and Zoning Enforcement;
- Response to problems during construction and repairs being performed by City Water and Sewer crews;
- Review of developers' projects/proposals (for utility availability, adequacy of infrastructure, compliance with standards);
- Administration of street, sidewalk, curb inspection - complaint response and repair;
- RFPs for engineering services, proposal reviews, administration of consultant contracts;
- Review of consultant designs;
- Inter-agency coordination (NYSDOT, NYSDEC) and follow through on City responsibilities;
- Administration of construction contracts and budget control;
- Response to problems during construction administered by consultants (complaints, request, unanticipated physical conditions necessitating change orders);
- Provide information to Corporation Counsel concerning claims and all other legal matters as deemed appropriate;
- Answer public inquiries
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of NY.
Civil engineering practice in design of transportation, utility, and drainage infrastructure, and progressively responsible administrative and supervisory experience in the field highly valued.
Attractive benefit package. Salary based on qualifications and experience.
Please send letters of interest and resumes to:
Mayor Ann M. Thane
City Hall, 61 Church St., Amsterdam, NY 12010
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