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City of New York Deputy Division Chief of Engineering in New York, New York
Job Description
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Only those currently serving as a permanent or probable permanent, i.e., probationary, Administrative Engineer will be considered. *
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 Division of Engineering consists of three (3) engineering sections, Mechanical, Electrical and Structural, that are responsible for the design of capital construction projects for the replacement / reconstruction of equipment and structures at the Bureau's facilities. Over 150 projects are typically in design at any given time totaling over $100M per year. Design specifications and drawings are developed into contract documents for construction under Job Order Contracts (JOC) or coordinated thru the DEP solicitation/bid process for stand-alone contract registrations. Once construction Job Orders or standalone contracts are in place, they are transitioned to the Division of Construction Management for construction execution. The Division of Engineering remains engaged in the project as necessary during the construction phase, including providing Design Services During Construction (DSDC). The Division coordinates with necessary entities, both inside and outside DEP, to advance designs and contract documents in a timely manner, ensure all stakeholders are engaged and applicable rules, regulations, policies and codes are met. Additionally, the Division responds to and manages design needs during emergencies.
Under general direction with great latitude for independent judgment, the selected candidate will perform the following job duties:
Act as a channel of communication between the Division Chief and staff.
Keep the Division Chief and staff informed of developments and issues in the work.
Provide assistance to the Division Chief on actions, decisions and direction.
Ensure actions, decisions and direction are enforced and executed.
Oversee day-to-day division activities.
Review design documents for conformance with Bureau standards and industry codes, rules, regulations, and policies.
Identify projects with issues and lead the effort to resolve the problems causing issues.
Coordinate with internal and external entities to advance design documents and ensure that stakeholders are engaged and their needs are met.
Develop programmatic efficiencies and targets to reduce backlog.
Attend office and field meetings with internal and external entities.
Participate in the interview process for all levels of staff within the Division.
Assist in recruitment processes.
Delegate tasks and assign responsibilities.
Compile, assess and deliver performance and productivity reports.
Develop an environment for successful teamwork.
16.Ensure resources are in place for subordinates to perform their core duties.
- Ensure staff are well equipped in terms of training to perform their job roles.
Qualifications
- 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.
Additional Information
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.