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 Wastewater Treatment (BWT) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all facilities related to the treatment of sewage within the five boroughs of the city. This includes 14 wastewater treatment plants, sludge dewatering facilities, collections facilities (pumping stations, combined sewer overflow retention facilities, regulators, tide gates, etc.), wastewater laboratories and harbor vessels.

The DEP seeks to hire a Section Chief of Lifecycle Management (Chief) within BWT. The Chief will report to the Division Chief of Long-Term Planning and Budget within the Directorate of Planning and Procurement. The Section Chief of Lifecycle Management will manage a team of professionals. The Section Chief will be responsible for developing comprehensive, long term master plans for standalone facilities, for a consolidated group of facilities, and/or for wastewater process areas. The Section Chief is also responsible for developing business cases for planning, design and construction contracts for state of good repair, regulatory compliance, and/or other future treatment needs. The business cases are the foundation for execution of the projects in BWT's capital plan and will be informed by planning activities, such as master plans and Annual Facility Meetings to review more immediate needs. The business cases must adhere to a strict schedule in order to meet BWT capital delivery goals. The Section Chief will formalize and oversee implementation of a Lifecycle Analysis Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to support development of project business cases that include the optimum scope and appropriate balance of rehabilitation, repairs, and replacement. The Chief will work closely with members of the Capital Planning & Budget Section, Asset Management Section, and Collections and Plant Operations. The Section Chief will also support BWT's continuous improvement efforts related to processes, workflows, and data/document management and will analyze and develop metrics and Key Performance Indicators related to lifecycle management.

Under direction of the Division Chief of Long-Term Planning and Budget, with great latitude for the exercise of independent judgment, the selected candidate will serve as the Section Chief of the Lifecycle Management Section in the Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT).


Job Tasks/Duties:

1. Directly supervise and serve as a team leader to a staff of professionals for all aspects of lifecycle management.
2. Develop comprehensive, long term master plans for specific facilities, for a consolidated group of facilities, and/or for wastewater process areas.
3. Development of templates and guidance for master planning.
4. Perform research and analyses, in a physical, biological, environmental or engineering to support master planning activities and business case development.
5. Direct and manage consultant contracts that support the tasks of the Section.
6. Coordinate within BWT and throughout the Agency on a wide variety of issues pertaining to long term planning.
7. Continuous improvement of the major activities in the Section, including business case development.
8. Development of business cases with optimal scope of work and the appropriate mix of rehabilitation, repair, and replacement.
9. Analyze and prepare dashboards and reports to demonstrate current conditions and, trends, and projected future state up to and far beyond the capital planning horizon.
10. Develop and oversee the implementation of a Lifecycle Analysis SOP.
11. Attend and support workshops and taskforces to identify and improve workflows and standard operating procedures through implementation of Lean Management, Six Sigma Plan and/or other management principles.

(1) Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; and
(2) A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License. Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

A masters degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be substituted for one year of the civil engineering experience required in “1" above.
Special Note:
In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

Certification/license: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Lean Six Sigma

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 generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.