2025-BWS-008-Regulatory and Engineering Programs, Arkville

*This a paid position and is in Arkville, NY, Delaware County N.Y., without ready access to mass transit options.*

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.

The Bureau of Water Supply (BWS) manages, operates, and protects New York City's upstate water supply system to ensure the delivery of a sufficient quantity of high-quality drinking water. The Bureau is also responsible for the overall management and implementation of the provisions of the City's $1.5 billion Watershed Protection Program and for ensuring the City's compliance with the provisions of the Filtration Avoidance Determination.

The selected candidate will work out of NYCDEP's Arkville Office and will assist Regulatory and Engineering Programs staff in the review of Subsurface Sewage Treatment System (SSTS) designs, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) applications, will conduct field inspections related to construction, witness soil testing, prepare reports, enter data in the Division project database, and assist with administrative tasks including the scanning and mailing of drawings and correspondence. The selected candidate will gain experience in both the wastewater and stormwater disciplines and the construction of SSTSs and water quality best management practices. The successful candidate will possess an interest and career goals related to water quality protection, civil engineering, stormwater and wastewater systems, and/or land planning.




The internship location is Arkville, NY, Delaware County, without ready access to mass transit options.




*This a paid position and is in Arkville, NY, Delaware County, N.Y., without ready access to mass transit options.*

SUMMER COLLEGE INTERN - 10234

Minimum Qualifications

As of June of the Program year the prospective interne must be a student matriculated in a college or be a recent college graduate (winter/spring term of the Program year).
NOTE: Appointment to this title is only valid for the duration of the Program, June - August each year.

Preferred Skills

Student must currently be enrolled at a college/university at the graduate level with coursework in science and/or engineering (such as Civil/Mechanical/Environmental or Structural engineering). Student must have at least a 2.5GPA (on a 4.0 scale) Map, survey, or blueprint reading preferred. Knowledge of NRCS soil types and construction experience is a plus. Strong writing skills Effective communication and interpersonal skills. Familiarity or experience with MS Office suite. Leadership skills including self motivation and ability to work well with minimal supervision.

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 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.