Deputy Chief - Construction; Admin. Engineer N​/M

Position: Deputy Chief - Construction (Admin. Engineer N/M)
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.

New York City has approximately 150,000 catch basins, 114,000 hydrants, 90,000 valves, 14 gatehouses, 3 reservoirs, 68 groundwater wells, a 100 million gallon underground storage tank and 7,000 miles each of both sanitary sewers and water mains. The responsibility of maintaining these vast networks falls under the Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO).

Under the executive direction of the Chief of Construction Engineering, within BWSO's Division of Construction Management, and with the widest latitude for independent judgment and decision making, the selected candidate will serve as the Deputy Chief of Construction Engineering. She/he will direct a staff of approximately 10 to 15 personnel in various technical titles including Professional Engineers in the management and oversight of contracts involving installation, repairs, and restoration of NYC water mains and sewers;
Coordinate multiple contracts in excess of twenty five million dollars for the construction, extension, replacement and augmentation of the water and sewer system;
Establish programs and policies to ensure contract inspections and emergency repairs are performed in accordance with DEP standards and coordinated with other agencies, private utilities and the public. In addition, she/he will provide engineering direction for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of water mains and sewers;
Oversee and provide direction in conjunction with Distribution Operations personnel;
Ensure inspections, maintenance and investigations of NYC's Water System are performed in compliance with specifications. She/he will advise the Chief on all aspects of the management and operation of Construction and Distribution Operations related issues and assist in achieving and delivering long-term goals.

* All candidates MUST be permanent in the civil service title of Admin. Engineer to be considered for an interview.
* ADM ENGINEER (NON MGRL) - 1001A

Minimum Qualifications

1. A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer.

2. 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

* A PE license.

- Thorough knowledge of Operation of NYC municipal water supply and sewer system.

Experience with NYC Construction methods and practices. Overall knowledge of NYC water main and sewer construction. Excellent management skills including planning, coordination, problem solving and supervision. Ability to assess priorities and to properly coordinate multiple repairs sites. Computer aptitude and working knowledge of work order management systems as well as general Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word, and Outlook.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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.