Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, NY, 11101

Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Engineer title or those who are reachable on the DDC Promotional List (Exam #1506), or the Open-Competitive List (Exam #1122) 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 Department of Design and Construction’s Division of Infrastructure is seeking a Deputy Director to lead and manage projects for the Coastal Resiliency Program. The selected candidate will lead design tasks through the project milestones, including review engineering documents, develop coastal modeling, hydrological and hydraulic analysis, and provide necessary support for design elements during construction. The selected candidate will attend project planning and design meetings; develop scope; identify impact and recommend solutions to lessen adverse impacts; and conduct site assessments of the project in advance of the construction phase. The Deputy Director will also carry out in-house and consultant design projects, develop coastal related design that is related to flood walls, flood gates, and similar elements; design sewers, water mains, roadways, plazas, and green infrastructure and sustainable features; coordinate various stages of project development with sponsor agencies, regulators, stake holders, and private utility companies; produce final contract plans, estimates, and specifications; generate and update project reports and schedules. The selected candidate will work closely with various units of NYCDDC including Program Management, Communications and Policy, Budget, ACCO, and DDC’s Construction Unit. Coastal resiliency projects include the East Side Coastal Resiliency, Brooklyn Bridge-Montgomery Street Coastal Resiliency, Bellevue Hospital Community Wall, Red Hook, as well as other infrastructure projects.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

All applicants, including City Employees:
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*This is a grant-funded position with current funding expected to end by June 30th, 2025, though this may be extended. You will be notified in writing should there be any changes to the terms and conditions of employment. *

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.

Preference will be given to candidate with strong verbal and written communication skills as well as comprehension of technical designs. Candidate must also be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and have knowledge of the preparation of presentation materials.

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.

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 not required for this position.

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.