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 storm water, 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.

The selected candidate will serve as Borough Distribution Engineer in the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO) Division of Distribution Operations. Distribution’s role in the Bureau is to ensure that potable water is delivered at the appropriate pressure and volume to consumers throughout the five boroughs. Within the Agency, distribution staff works closely with Bureau Field Operations, BWS Water Quality and BEDC providing engineering direction. The Distribution section is responsible for the initiation of capital projects needed to maintain and improve the distribution system; in that role, engineers work closely with the BWSO Capital Planning Division. Outside the Agency Distribution staff maintains close working relationships with other NYC Agencies, MTA, Con Edison and many other outside interests whose activities affect water supply infrastructure. Plan review, advising on changes due to field conditions during construction and coordinating trunk main shutdowns play a large role in the section’s activities. Distribution is responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair valves and pressure regulators associated with the trunk main network and for response to large water main breaks, fires and other emergencies. The section also contains the Cross Connection Control and Hydraulic Flow Test Units.

The candidate will be responsible for operational decisions related to the water supply distribution system for the Boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens, will provide engineering directions related to water main construction; initiate projects for capital construction and new builder locations; review, approve and make recommendations on contract water main plans; oversee water main construction and prepare Master Plan for the Trunk Water Main System; coordinate all shutdowns of trunk water mains regulators throughout Brooklyn and Queens, provide direction for maintaining a constant pressure of 20 PSI and determine affected areas in emergencies related low pressure; evaluate and implement change in the system to provide adequate supply and pressure; interface with DEP personnel and other agencies concerning related projects and/or emergencies; supervise a staff of Engineers and Technicians and ensure staff is trained in Agency policies; conduct complex engineering studies and in depth data analysis; and prepare detailed reports.

CANDIDATES MUST BE PERMANENT IN TITLE OF ADMIN. ENGINEER.

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.

1. Candidate must hold, or obtain within 1.5 years of employment, and maintain a New York State Department of Health Grade D Water System Operator Certificate 2. Candidate must have good verbal and writing communication skills, some computer skill, strong knowledge in hydraulics and familiarity with water treatment, be familiar with infrastructure construction with an expertise in water main installation.

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.

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.