Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Engineer title or those who are reachable on the agency’s promotional list (exam #1506), or the open-competitive list (exam #1122) may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results 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 NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure, seeks a Director for the Specifications team. The selected candidate will be responsible for supervising a staff of engineers developing specifications and preparing contracts for Infrastructure’s capital projects including roadway, sewer, water main, retaining walls, waterfront structures, bulkheads, pedestrian bridges, and Green Infrastructure. The Director will also coordinate resolution of inquiries and preparation of addenda as required during the bidding process; maintain, and update NYCDOT and NYCDEP specifications; train new staff; conduct research of technical reference documents; write and update specifications; review specifications and drawings prepared in-house and by Consultants, as well as other City, State, and Federal Agencies; coordinate specifications with other agencies and departments; and prepare Standard Details of Construction for capital projects. The Director will also supervise and coordinate technical support staff, such as geotechnical engineers.

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.

Candidates should have strong supervisory experience and management skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, particularly the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical personnel proficiency in Microsoft Office applications design experience related to infrastructure work (i.e., sewer, water mains, roadway works) familiarity with construction specifications and standards (particularly NYCDOT, NYSDOT, and NYCDEP) familiarity with ASTM, AWWA, and AASHTO standards understanding of the NYC street infrastructure system and knowledge of current and up-to-date engineering methods and standards.

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.