Director; Technical

Work Location:

30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

Hours:

Full-time – 35 Hours

Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Engineer title or those who are reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #5564), or the open-competitive list (exam #5163) may apply. Please indicate a copy of your Notice of Result card or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure, is currently seeking a Director to join the Design Unit’s Section 4 – Consultant Design – Group 1.

The successful candidate will supervise, manage, and review the work of a Deputy Director and 2 - 3 teams of approximately 12 - 20 Engineers and Technicians responsible to ensure timely design completions of numerous DOT and DEP projects, assist in the resolution of construction issues requiring design changes with least amount of cost increase and delay to the project. The Director will be responsible for developing standard construction language, and maintaining and updating standard specifications for roadways, sewer, and water mains, and standard drawings;

representing the Design Unit at meetings dealing with Utility companies, City, State, and Federal agencies; providing technical support to the staff in the preparation of design drawings, specifications and estimates; ensuring that every project is designed as per current City standard and specifications and that the level of quality review is accurate and in a timely manner.

The final candidate will also represent the Design Unit at coordination meetings; must have the ability to manage and willingness to train staff to carry out all areas of Design and Construction Support functions; and must understand Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) regulations, Federal, and City standards and procedures.

Lastly, the selected candidate will keep track of the priority projects and prioritize them as needed to meet the agency's goals and will help develop and modify the specifications as needed; keep up to date with the latest design standards and requirements and provide guidance to Design staff and Design consultants.

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 valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer and 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.

• Must have at least 2 - 4 years of strong supervisory experience, administrative, and management skills, especially in the design area.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and use of computers, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and AutoCAD.
• Design experience related to infrastructure work (i.e., sewer, water mains, roadways).
• Knowledge of current and up-to-date engineering methods and standards is preferred.
• Familiarity with construction specifications and standards of…