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 Bureau of Water Supply seeks to hire a Project Manager for a position with Regulatory and Engineering Programs within in the Source Water Protection Directorate, located in Downsville, New York. The Regulatory & Engineering Programs section is responsible for the administration of DEP’s Watershed Regulations which govern land development activities in the NYC watershed.
Under general supervision, of an Associate Project Manager I, the Project Manager will assist the field supervisor in the review and inspection of various regulatory permit applications for Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems (SSTS). The candidate will conduct field investigations related to soil testing, SSTS open works inspections, and watercourse determinations. Additionally, the candidate will prepare written reports, create maps, and enter data in the division’s regulatory database. Specific duties include:

- Coordinating site visits related to field inspections and construction inspections of new, modified, and repaired, residential SSTS, and related appurtenances and related variances to ensure that activities are designed and installed in accordance with the Watershed Regulations, NYS DOH 75 A standards, and other relevant design standards. Preparing database entries from site visits and field reports that record project progress. Reporting suspected plan inconsistencies, and potential or existing deficiencies to supervisor.

- Performing field inspections and witness’s soil testing to determine the suitability of proposed SSTS placement.

- Investigating wastewater violations and provides technical reports and documentation for potential issuance of Notice of Violations.

- Assisting in the enforcement and tracking of regulatory violations and attends internal meetings to serve as support staff.

- Attending construction meetings pertaining to all regulatory issues. Meeting and interact with project engineers, contractors, general public and agency staff, as necessary.

- Assisting with the implementation of programs and tasks required under the USEPA Filtration Avoidance Determination by processing contractor payments, compiling technical input, tracking progress, monitoring site conditions, and assisting with the preparation of annual reports.

- Developing initial site data utilizing all available information to determine suitability of proposed projects. Conducting site visits that may be in conjunction with submitted Pre Applications. Witnessing soils tests to determine the suitability of a site for the placement of SSTS. Preparing comprehensive field reports and communicates results to supervisor, applicant and other reviewing agencies.

- Utilizing the Geographical Information System (GIS) and agency database for project review, incorporating a wide variety of layers including soils, hydrology and topography during review of projects.

(This is a brief description of what you might do in this position and does not include all the duties of this position.)


Some of the physical activities performed by Project Managers and environmental conditions experienced are: walking to and from inspection sites and during the course of inspections, climbing and descending ladders, stairs and or scaffolds to get to areas to be inspected, standing for extended periods of time, distinguishing colors, bending, stooping and or stretching during inspections, communicating orally, climbing over and around various objects, working in areas that may be damp, dark, dusty, smoky, smelly, excessively hot or cold, mold and or vermin infested, working in areas with limited working space, working outdoors in all kinds of weather.


Project Managers may be required to wear safety equipment including hard hat, eye and ear protection, gloves, safety shoes, face mask, and fall protection equipment. Some assignments in some agencies may require the use of a respirator. OSHA standards require that, prior to being assigned to an assignment requiring the use of a respirator, an employee must be evaluated by a physician or other licensed health care professional to determine whether the employee is able to wear such a respirator safely, and the employee must pass a fit test for the respirator to be used.


Project Managers may be required to work various shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

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1.A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, 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 the experience and/or college education as described in "1" above to make up the equivalent of five years of education and experience. One year of credit will be given for each 30 semester credits of college education leading to a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration.

- Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint - Proficiency with topographic maps and soils maps - Proficiency with construction and installation of septic systems and general excavation and earthwork practices. - Ability to write and edit reports. - Ability to review and analyze drawings, plans and maps. - Ability to review and analyze engineering reports and other relevant data. - Ability to perform arithmetic calculations. - Ability to communicate well with applicants, engineers, contractors, and coworkers. - Ability to grasp new concepts, standards, regulations and systems. - Ability to write in a concise, detailed and organized manner. - Ability to priorities to tasks. - Analytical and Technical Ability - Communication and Interpersonal Skills - Time Management and Efficiency - Ability to inspect and traverse undeveloped properties and active construction sites which may include rough terrain, wet areas and steep slopes. - A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

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.