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's Infrastructure Division is seeking a Director for Section 2B. The successful candidate will oversee, manage, and evaluate the work of 2-3 teams, each consisting of 12-20 Engineers and Technicians, ensuring construction issues that require design changes are resolved promptly with minimal cost increases and project delays. The Director's responsibilities include developing standard construction terminology, as well as maintaining and updating specifications for roadways, sewers, water mains, and drawings. The candidate will represent the Design Unit in meetings with Utility companies, City, State, and Federal agencies, provide technical support for preliminary design scopes, prepare design standards and specifications, ensure quality reviews are accurate and timely, represent the unit in coordination meetings, manage and train staff in Design and Construction functions, and understand FHWA, FTA, NYSDOT regulations, and Federal and City standards and procedures.

Furthermore, the Director will monitor priority projects, adjust priorities to align with agency goals, and assist in developing or modifying specifications as necessary; stay informed of the latest design standards and requirements, and offer guidance to Design staff and consultants.

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 possess a minimum of four years of robust supervisory, administrative, and management experience, outstanding verbal and written communication abilities, computer literacy, and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. They should have design experience in infrastructure projects such as sewers, water mains, and roadways be familiar with construction specifications and standards (NYCDEP, NYCDOT, NYSDOT) have knowledge of ASTM, AWWA, and AASHTO standards understand the NYC street infrastructure system and be up-to-date with modern engineering practices 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.