The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Safety & Site Support, seeks a Deputy Director for the Office of Land Surveying (OLS). The selected candidate will report to the Director and will supervise the staff within the Research and Field Survey units comprising the Field Operations of OLS. The Deputy Director will ensure surveying and mapping requests are completed on time; monitor and evaluate researched information for quality and compliance; and review maps for NYC Law Department for use with depositions and other legal matters; and review and certify surveys. In addition to the oversight and management of the Field Operations’ deliverables, the Deputy Director will assist in the oversight or the OLS Office Operations’ deliverables, as needed. Other key responsibilities include: interacting with the Section Chiefs to ensure projects are prioritized and to monitor key performance indicators with a focus on continuous improvement; prepare periodic project status reports for Director, represent the Safety & Site Support Division at intra/ inter-agency and regulatory agency meetings, deliver presentations and provide needed information to outside agencies.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in surveying, surveying engineering, surveying engineering technology or in similar surveying-related majors, and two years of full-time satisfactory land surveying experience; or

2. An associate degree from an accredited college or university in the surveying-related majors listed in "1" above, and four years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above; or

3. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and six years of full time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above; and

4. A motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" for Assignment Level I - A above, to be assigned to Assignment Level I - B individuals must have at least one additional year of experience, for a minimum of three years of full-time
satisfactory experience as described under Qualification Requirement "1" above.

Additional Qualification Requirement For Assignment Level II In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" for Assignment Level I - A above, to be assigned to Assignment Level II, individuals must have two additional years of experience for a minimum of four years of full-time satisfactory experience as described under Qualification Requirement "1" above.

Additional Qualification Requirement For Assignment Level III In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" for Assignment Level I - A above, to be assigned to Assignment Level III, individuals must have three additional years of experience for a minimum of five years of full-time satisfactory experience as described under Qualification Requirement "1" above and must meet the "License Requirements" described below.
Additional License Requirement
Registration as a New York State Land Surveyor is required for appointment to Assignment Level III. To be assigned to officially sign off on land surveying work, a
Surveyor - Assignment Level II must be a registered New York State Land Surveyor.

Preference will be given to candidates with a Professional Land Surveyor’s license. Candidate should possess a minimum of seven (7) years of practical experience in land surveying or civil engineering within NYC. Knowledge of the Land Surveying procedures and equipment, including Total Stations, Data Collectors, GPS, Digital Levels, GIS functions, survey computations, coordinate systems, NYC final section maps, and the ability to operate a cargo van, is preferred. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Supervisory experience and ability to perform work under time-sensitive deadlines.

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.