NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) · 23 hours ago
Deputy Chief - Construction (Admin. Engineer N/M)
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is responsible for enriching the environment and protecting public health for New Yorkers. They are seeking a Deputy Chief of Construction Engineering to oversee a staff in managing contracts for the installation and repair of water mains and sewers, ensuring compliance with standards and coordination with various stakeholders.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
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
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
Advise the Chief on all aspects of the management and operation of Construction and Distribution Operations related issues
Assist in achieving and delivering long-term goals
Qualification
Required
A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer
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
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
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP)
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is a city agency of nearly 6,000 employees whose primary responsibility is to manage the city’s water supply.