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.

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Sustainability is comprised of multiple bureaus and offices committed to environmental and fiscal sustainability. The Sustainability Bureau is responsible for identifying and implementing cost-effective strategies for environmental improvement and advocating for common sense regulatory reform.

The Bureau of Sustainability seeks to hire an Associate Project Manager located in Queens, New York. Under supervision, the selected candidate will work as an Industrial/Commercial Program Section Lead, with responsibility of supervising a team of up to fifteen Industrial/Commercial (I/C) field inspectors. The candidate will also provide support for I/C facility inspections enforcement, permit and compliance tracking and training. He/she will be responsible for managing unpermitted I/C facility assessments and inspection of permitted I/C facilities to ensure compliance with the NYC MS4 permit. The candidate will perform special studies as assigned to support other MS4 permit and stormwater projects such as planning, coordination, implementation and assessment of stormwater management projects; engineering and design research, investigations, studies and calculations; and site-specific recommendations for stormwater management and pollution prevention practices. Under general supervision, the selected candidate submits reports and recommendations of field assessments and inspections relevant to assigned work and maintains status records of all I/C field investigations.

Qualification Requirements
One year of full-time satisfactory experience in supervising employees performing project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, on engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects, or supervising a construction project with a value of $1,000,000 or more, and either:
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, landscape architecture, business administration, or public administration, and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, for engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects; or
2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in “1” above; or
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus any combination of college or university education and/or experience described in “1” above to make up the equivalent of five years of education and experience. One year of experience credit will be given for (a) each 30 semester credits of college or university education leading to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, landscape architecture, business administration or public administration; (b)
a Masters degree from an accredited college or university in one of the disciplines described in “1” above; or (c) a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, or Registered Landscape Architect.

Experience which is primarily of a design nature is not acceptable towards meeting the qualification requirements.

4. In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least one additional year of experience as described in "1" above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least one year as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project.

5. In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least two additional years of experience as described in "1" above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least two additional years as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in the field of environmental compliance and inspections, with competency in stormwater master planning, design or review of stormwater management practices, site and facility inspections for stormwater, preparation of stormwater pollution prevention plans and permit deliverables. Knowledge of multi sector general permit requirements is highly desired. Experience with ESRI software and spatial data analysis, water resources and stormwater management concepts are a plus. The most suitable candidate would also possess the following skills: - Field experience in environmental compliance and monitoring - Proficient in GIS - Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to maintain professional demeanor - Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks under strict deadlines. - Team player, to work with multiple senior managers and staff teams. - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, including experience with developing and maintaining project budgets and schedules. - Team builder/player, in terms of working with individuals and groups of staff, and with other BEPA managers and other Department bureaus to achieve the strategic vision of the Department - Ability to lead without compromising the current dynamic of a highly productive team that has an established vision, mission, and set of core values - Demonstrated ability to function independently with minimal management oversight.

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.