Deputy Director, Cloudburst Design And Construction

Deputy Director Of Stormwater Resiliency

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 Office of Green Infrastructure and Cloudburst Design and Construction, under the Bureau of Sustainability (BOS), is currently seeking a Deputy Director of Stormwater Resiliency (henceforth referred to as Deputy Director). BOS is leading the development of Stormwater Resiliency and Cloudburst Management Facility Plans by applying a holistic water management approach to improve water quality, climate resiliency and demand management. Under direction of the Director of Stormwater Resiliency (henceforth referred to as Director), the Deputy Director will oversee the Stormwater Resiliency unit, consisting of the Cloudburst and Onsite Green Infrastructure team and portfolio, as well as the Construction Management team. The Deputy Director will supervise these teams, consisting of 15-20 engineers, landscape architects, inspectors, and project managers. The Deputy Director, with broad scope for the exercise of independent initiative and judgement, will be responsible for the achievement of project and programmatic goals, monitoring/ensuring adherence to project schedules, budgetary constraints, design/construction documents, and regulatory compliance for Cloudburst and Onsite Green Infrastructure projects and overall Green Infrastructure Construction Management. In addition, the Deputy Director will support the Director with providing day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates' work assignments, motivation and coaching of current employees, approval of time and leave, staff members performance evaluations, and assessments of the group's staffing needs. The Deputy Director will also interact with the Right of Way Green Infrastructure unit and collaborate on Cloudburst stormwater management projects. Selected candidate may also be required to perform presentations at conferences showcasing the unit's Green Infrastructure projects and efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A valid New York State Professional Engineer License and four years of full-time experience in environmental engineering. A master's degree in environmental engineering from an accredited college will be accepted as equivalent to one year of the full-time experience in environmental engineering. SPECIAL NOTE: In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II or III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

Preferred Skills

- The ideal candidate has 7-10 years of experience in design and review of stormwater management practices, site and facility inspections for stormwater, water quality and/or erosion control projects. Experience in green infrastructure planning layout and details of contract drawings, specifications shop drawing review field inspections and investigations - Basic experience with ArcGIS and AutoCAD, as well as high proficiency with Microsoft Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), are highly desired. - Knowledge of applicable stormwater regulatory requirements and local guidelines. - Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills are highly desired - Experience with contract management, development of scopes, project scheduling, and budget tracking, having a PMP certification is strongly preferred. - Independently performs all the tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering works. - Ability to lead and mentor technical design teams to prepare planning studies, engineering estimates, design, and quality reviews for municipal water and wastewater integrated Green Infrastructure and resiliency programs - Able to assess consultant/contractor performance based on contract requirements. - Able to evaluate project progress regularly in terms of potential impacts to schedule compliance. - Understand schedule implications of change orders and recovery plans. - Experience with detail site layout and grading drainage and stormwater management design. - Familiarity with pollutants of concern commonly associated with municipal facilities and operations, stormwater best management practices (BMPs), green infrastructure and low impact development is a plus. - Have a detailed understanding of permitting, equipment and materials, codes and standards, shop/field testing. - Able to review, interpret and approve complex contract documents. - Knowledge of engineering design and construction industry standards and practices as well as environmental engineering operations and processes for water resources, drainage, and wastewater resource recovery facilities. - Possession of a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York with no restrictions. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

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 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.