The Deputy Director of Asphalt Operations will report directly to the Director of Asphalt Operations. The candidate will support all aspects of both asphalt productions and acquisitions for Roadways Repair and Maintenance (RRM). RRM has two asphalt production plants at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn and Harper Street in Corona, Queens. Hamilton produces material over two shifts: day and night. Harper St. produces asphalt during the day shift only. The replacement of the existing Harper St. asphalt plant is scheduled to begin later in 2024. The Deputy Director will play a key role in all aspects of the demolition of the existing Harper St. plant production equipment along with the delivery and construction of the new plant, equipment, and laboratory facilities. The Deputy Director will assist in the management of operational impacts of plant closure, rebuilding, and interim period.
For RRM’s asphalt acquisition activities, the Deputy Director will assist the Director in overseeing the scheduling and quality control of material purchased from the five private vendors contracted by RRM. DOT - RRM employees stationed at the vendor asphalt plants that are responsible for overseeing the material ordered and collecting associated paperwork will report directly to the Deputy Director. In addition, the Environmental coordinators for both plants will report directly to the Deputy Director, along with the Hamilton Plant Clerical Associate. The candidate will assist with all administrative functions at both in-house asphalt production facilities.

Hours: 35 Hours/Week
Location: 488 Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11232
To Apply: All resumes are to be submitted electronically. No phone calls or personal inquiries permitted. All applicants please go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID #633645. Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Most public libraries have computers available for use. For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.

1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Preference will be given to candidate having experience dealing with Local, State and Federal Environmental Laws and Regulations. Knowledge of Asphalt plant operations, skilled in undertaking of avoiding pollution (of waterways and air), enhancing safety, performing pest control, and ensuring federal and state compliance and interactions Agencies, contractors, and consultants. Safe roads and streets as mandated by the City Charter, Chapter 71, Sect. 2093. This position is directly related to maintaining and improving health and safety: Ensures proper actions are taken to control/reduce pollutions ensure that employees adhere to NYS DEC, NYC DEP, EPA and OSHA safety regulations. Ensure that production of asphalt does not contaminate surrounding soil and waterways. Preference will be given to candidates who have a driver's license valid in the State of New York.

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.