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.

New York City has approximately 140,000 catch basins, 114,000 hydrants, 90,000 valves, 14 gatehouses, 3 reservoirs, 68 groundwater wells, a 100 million gallon underground storage tank and 7,000 miles each of both sanitary sewers and water mains. The responsibility of maintaining these vast networks falls under the Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO).

Join an Engineering team recognized for leadership, innovation and diversity. The Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations is seeking to hire a highly qualified Administrative Engineer to serve as the Director of Capital Program Management. This position will fall under the Assistant Commissioner of Engineering & Planning. You will lead a staff of Engineers in performing complex, professional work in the development and improvement of major operational functions of the Bureau’s Division of Capital Program Management Division from front stage through end cycle. You will be responsible for two direct reports, and indirectly supervise a team of close to 100 professional, engineering, and administrative staff in the respective sections of:

1. Structure & Facilities and Task Order Contracting Services (TOCS).
2. Urban Stormwater Management (Bluebelts)
3. Capital Distribution & Drainage – Citywide
4. Strategic Planning

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Overseeing the build-out of the City’s water and sewer system in accordance with the drainage plan and trunk main master plan, as well as the reconstruction and replacement of defective sewers and aged water mains in accordance with DEP’s standards and requirements;
- Lead and overseeing the Bureau’s strategic planning (Capital Improvement Plan) and the development of the City’s Tunnel Master Plan, and NYC Stormwater Master Plan;
- Oversee the Capital Budget Planning with support of the Bureau’s 4 and 10-year capital exercises with the Agency’s Capital Planning milestones (September, January and April/Exec);
- Overseeing the planning and coordinating of the development and progress of capital and expense work involving the Bureau’s Non-Linear assets. Non-Linear BWSO assets include all in-city reservoirs and dam facilities, water (surface and ground water) treatment facilities, City Tunnels and associated shafts, in-city aqueducts, drinking water pump stations, operational garages, various office facilities and other miscellaneous structures;
- Overseeing the development, tracking and progress of capital work associated with the South East Queens Flooding Mitigation Plan, a detailed and highly sequenced design and construction plan that ensures water and sewer infrastructure is delivered in a timely, efficient, and cost effective manner;
- The review, approval, and adoption of New York City capital water and sewer programs, as well as the preparation of detailed recommendations and highly technical materials related to capital projects;
- Representing the Bureau of Water & Sewer Operations at all stakeholder meetings related to Capital Program Management issues, leading the discussions and coordinating the attendance of all appropriate personnel for providing clear, transparent communication with the stakeholders aimed at ensuring that all deliverables are met;
- Appropriately identify priorities and potential project roadblocks, including major improvements or modifications in ongoing Agency and Bureau missions; Briefing the Deputy Commissioner periodically on work progress and key projects.
- Overseeing the planning, design, and supervision of construction for close-out or widely varied Task Orders including: roof replacements, pump replacements, electrical equipment replacements, gas line installations, backup generator installations, chemical tank replacements, performance of Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) studies, re-pavement of driveways and any other items identified as necessary by operations.

ADMINISTRATIVE ENGINEER - 10015

1. A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer and 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.

- Expert knowledge of the operation of large municipal water systems. - Thorough knowledge in financial and budgeting operations, particularly with regard to a large municipal environment. The knowledge of the mechanics of finance, fiscal appropriations and budgeting and their relationship to local, city, county, state and federal governments. - Thorough knowledge of important capital projects work of major scope and having great community impact, involving programs of extraordinary size and capital costs. - Excellent management skills including planning, coordinating, problem solving and supervising staff. - Ability to prioritize, work effectively under pressure, meet competing deadlines. - Excellent verbal and writing skills. - Working cooperatively with other departments, Government Agencies, elected officials, and the general public.

55-a 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.

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/

NYC 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.