Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, 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 NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure seeks a Director for Section 6 - Area-wide Green Infrastructure| Cloudburst Management. The selected candidate will supervise, manage, and review the work of 2 - 3 squads of approximately 2 - 6 Engineers, Landscape Architects, and Design Engineers; ensure timely design delivery of areawide stormwater management projects, including the resolution of construction issues requiring design changes with least amount of cost increase and delay to the project. The Director will also ensure that capital project delivery goals are met and work towards resolving design issues that may arise; develop standard construction language; maintain, and update standard specifications for roadways, sewer, water mains, and standard drawings; represent the Design Unit at meetings dealing with Utility companies, City, State, and Federal agencies; provide technical support in the preparation of preliminary design scopes; prepare design standards and specifications and ensure that level of quality review is accurate and in a timely manner; and will also represent the team at coordination meetings.

The selected candidate must also have the ability to manage and train staff to carry out all areas of the Design and Construction functions; and must understand USWR, DEC, FHWA, FTA, NYSDOT regulations, Federal and City standards, and procedures.

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 for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. 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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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, administrative, and management skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, knowledge and use of computers, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications design experience related to infrastructure work (i.e., green infrastructure, sewer, water mains, roadways) familiarity with construction specifications and standards ( NYCDEP, NYCDOT, and NYSDOT) familiarity with ASTM, AWWA, and AASHTO standards understanding of the NYC cloudburst management, street infrastructure system and knowledge of current and up-to-date engineering methods and standards. Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) is a plus.

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.