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 Bureau of Coastal Resilience (BCR) was created in October 2023, fulfilling a major initiative in Mayor Adam’s PlaNYC strategy aimed at addressing the risks of current and future coastal flooding in New York City.

The Bureau of Coastal Resilience’s vision is for a vibrant, healthy and safe coastal environment that allows people and businesses to thrive in the face of a changing climate – and specifically to, sea level rise, high tide events and storm surge. This requires a holistic, forward thinking, inclusive and equitable response to the risks of coastal flooding and an integrated approach to watershed management. BCR will develop and implement strategic planning initiatives and will be responsible for the operations and maintenance of coastal infrastructure assets along NYC’s 520 miles of shoreline. BCR is committed to a coordinated approach to planning and response across NYC agencies, while working closely with community and partners.

BCR is seeking to hire an Assistant Commissioner, Coastal Infrastructure Operations. The Assistant Commissioner will manage the operations of coastal infrastructure assets, under BCRs jurisdiction, along NYC’s 520 miles of shoreline. This includes the maintenance and operations of new assets under the East Side Coastal Resiliency (ESCR) and Brooklyn Bridge - Montgomery Coastal Resilience (BSCR) projects, as well as other existing and future coastal resilience assets, including tide gates and outfalls. This position requires strong collaboration and engagement with relevant City agencies, such as City Planning, Design and Construction, Buildings, Transportation, Parks, Management and Budget, Small Business Services, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation, among others, as well as our State and Federal partners.

The Assistant Commissioner will report directly to the Deputy Commissioner, Coastal Resilience and will be tasked with:

- Recruit and lead a strong, multi-disciplinary team to perform asset maintenance and operations activities.
- Establish division procedures including budgeting, records management and regulatory compliance.
- Engage with the public, elected officials, the press, and other stakeholders to raise awareness about coastal resilience issues and initiatives.
- Coordinate/liaise with DDC and other DEP Bureaus (BWSO, BWT, BWS, BEPA) on issues pertaining to onsite construction monitoring, coastal asset operations & maintenance and field inspections, including management of external contractors as required.
- Lead operations team in planning and execution of emergency management plans during extreme weather events and tidal flood events.
- Establish a strong culture within the team that centers quality, technical acumen, environmental justice, and equity.
- Provide leadership on all aspects of asset maintenance & operations with the support of your leadership team.
- Provide input/advice on contract management for new assets under construction along NYCs 520 miles of coastline, as well as on the planning and operations plan for outfalls, tide gates and other coastal assets within the purview of DEP.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and NYC Health and Safety.
- Ensure BCR’s role in emergency management operations is clearly defined and tested.
- Be a good steward of resources through effective grant management, records retention and risk management across all delivery areas.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of experience of a nature to qualify for the duties of the position, at least 18 months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, consultative or executive capacity or supervising personnel performing activities related to the duties of the position; or

2. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have the 18 months of administrative, managerial, executive, consultative or supervisory experience described in "1" above.

- A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer, - Self-motivated, - Advanced communication skills, - A solid working knowledge of program management procedures, budgeting and procurement, and engineering practices so as to facilitate successful planning, funding, procurement, design and construction of both capital and expense infrastructure projects.

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/.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.