What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer Assistant, Level 2 (Provisional) position at LaGuardia Community College?
Job Title: Engineer Assistant, Level 2 (Provisional)
Job ID: 29998
Location: LaGuardia Community College
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
This class of positions encompasses responsible engineering work of varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility. There are two (2) assignment levels within this class of positions. All personnel perform related work.
Assignment Level I
Under supervision with limited latitude for independent action or decision performs engineering work of limited difficulty and responsibility such as the following:
Prepares designs, plans, contract and working drawings, contract specifications and other documents and estimates of quantities.
Maintains a register of change orders and statements of corresponding time and cost impact.
Maintains constant surveillance of construction programs to ensure satisfactory progress.
Engages in routine research, investigation, studies or examinations related to engineering functions.
Prepares construction documents for small maintenance or alteration projects.
Maintains and files reference materials and project drawings for such purposes as an engineering resource library. This may include duplicating and distributing of materials.
Assignment Level II
Under general supervision with some latitude for independent action or decision performs engineering work of moderate difficulty and responsibility, such as the following:
Prepares monthly progress reports of assigned projects.
Assists the University Engineer or other supervisor in the preparation of special reports.
Participates in, and may supervise, the preparation of recommendations for alterations or repairs of buildings.
Prepares detailed drawings of structures or installations.
Makes interpretive detail sketches or layouts of engineering plans.
Prepares complete analyses of the spatial organization and efficient utilization of sites and structures or of the functional arrangement of interior units, utilities and appurtenances.
Engages in the conduct of complex and important research, investigations, or studies related to engineering activities.
Prepares construction documents for medium to large size maintenance or alteration projects.
Prepares change orders.
Coordinates the engineering components of a project with its architectural design.
Performs duties of University Engineer, Level I, except signing and sealing engineering drawings or other official documents, and except supervision of University Engineers.
May supervise University Assistant Engineers and support personnel.
May incidentally perform duties described under lower assignment level.
CONTRACT TITLE
Engineer Assistant
FLSA
Exempt
CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York/CUNY. LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree and certificate programs, as well as dozens of workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 25,000 students. More than one-third of our degree-seeking students were born outside of the United States, coming to LaGuardia from 136 countries and speaking forty-three heritage languages. More than half are first-generation college students. Sixty-nine percent live in Queens; the rest live in Brooklyn and beyond. Approximately two-thirds of our degree students receive financial aid. Since forty-five percent of them identify as Hispanic, the US Department of Education has designated LaGuardia a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.
Reporting to the Director of Campus Facilities, the successful candidate will assist with the following responsibilities:
Prepare designs, specifications, and cost estimation for in-house facilities improvement and alteration projects.
Coordinate and review design for Capital Improvement Program projects.
Coordinate field construction and perform construction quality audit.
Engage in routine research, planning investigation, studies, or examinations.
Maintain and file reference materials and project drawings.
Minimum Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree in engineering from an accredited college and two years of full-time experience in professional engineering work; OR
Education and/or experience equivalent to 1 above.
Compensation
New Hire: $62,428*
Incumbent: $70,544
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
How To Apply
Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.
CLOSING DATE
May 2nd, 2025
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Job ID: 29998
Location: LaGuardia Community College
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
This class of positions encompasses responsible engineering work of varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility. There are two (2) assignment levels within this class of positions. All personnel perform related work.
Assignment Level I
Under supervision with limited latitude for independent action or decision performs engineering work of limited difficulty and responsibility such as the following:
Prepares designs, plans, contract and working drawings, contract specifications and other documents and estimates of quantities.
Maintains a register of change orders and statements of corresponding time and cost impact.
Maintains constant surveillance of construction programs to ensure satisfactory progress.
Engages in routine research, investigation, studies or examinations related to engineering functions.
Prepares construction documents for small maintenance or alteration projects.
Maintains and files reference materials and project drawings for such purposes as an engineering resource library. This may include duplicating and distributing of materials.
Assignment Level II
Under general supervision with some latitude for independent action or decision performs engineering work of moderate difficulty and responsibility, such as the following:
Prepares monthly progress reports of assigned projects.
Assists the University Engineer or other supervisor in the preparation of special reports.
Participates in, and may supervise, the preparation of recommendations for alterations or repairs of buildings.
Prepares detailed drawings of structures or installations.
Makes interpretive detail sketches or layouts of engineering plans.
Prepares complete analyses of the spatial organization and efficient utilization of sites and structures or of the functional arrangement of interior units, utilities and appurtenances.
Engages in the conduct of complex and important research, investigations, or studies related to engineering activities.
Prepares construction documents for medium to large size maintenance or alteration projects.
Prepares change orders.
Coordinates the engineering components of a project with its architectural design.
Performs duties of University Engineer, Level I, except signing and sealing engineering drawings or other official documents, and except supervision of University Engineers.
May supervise University Assistant Engineers and support personnel.
May incidentally perform duties described under lower assignment level.
CONTRACT TITLE
Engineer Assistant
FLSA
Exempt
CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Founded in 1971 in Long Island City, Queens, LaGuardia Community College is one of seven community colleges of the City University of New York/CUNY. LaGuardia offers more than sixty associate degree and certificate programs, as well as dozens of workforce training, ESOL, GED, and pre-college programs. In 2023, LaGuardia served approximately 25,000 students. More than one-third of our degree-seeking students were born outside of the United States, coming to LaGuardia from 136 countries and speaking forty-three heritage languages. More than half are first-generation college students. Sixty-nine percent live in Queens; the rest live in Brooklyn and beyond. Approximately two-thirds of our degree students receive financial aid. Since forty-five percent of them identify as Hispanic, the US Department of Education has designated LaGuardia a Hispanic-Serving Institution. Please visit www.laguardia.edu to learn more.
Reporting to the Director of Campus Facilities, the successful candidate will assist with the following responsibilities:
Prepare designs, specifications, and cost estimation for in-house facilities improvement and alteration projects.
Coordinate and review design for Capital Improvement Program projects.
Coordinate field construction and perform construction quality audit.
Engage in routine research, planning investigation, studies, or examinations.
Maintain and file reference materials and project drawings.
Minimum Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree in engineering from an accredited college and two years of full-time experience in professional engineering work; OR
Education and/or experience equivalent to 1 above.
Compensation
New Hire: $62,428*
Incumbent: $70,544
- This amount reflects a 13% salary suppression in effect for the first 24 months of employment only.
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
How To Apply
Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.
Candidates should provide a resume and cover letter.
CLOSING DATE
May 2nd, 2025
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.
Salary : $70,544
