Deputy Director (Technical)

Agency

DEPT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION

Job description

Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Engineer title or those who are reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #5564), or the open-competitive list (exam #5163) may apply. Please indicate a copy of your Notice of Result card or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview. The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Infrastructure is currently seeking a Deputy Director for the Design Unit – Coastal Resiliency - Section 2. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing annual capital program consisting of multiple construction projects. They will oversee professional and technical construction staff who manage capital-funded projects such as sewer, water main, roadway, climate resiliency, and public space improvements. Responsibilities include reviewing construction plans and initiating necessary filed changes during construction; working with sponsor agencies, private utility firms, and stakeholders to resolve field issues and order appropriate field changes; ensuring contract compliance, and timely payment approvals; scheduling and conducting inspections with contractors, consultants and stakeholders for final acceptance; and participating in initiatives to enhance or reform construction management practices. Additionally, the Deputy Director will represent the agency in meetings with utility companies and city, state, and federal agencies as needed. They will ensure staff are competent to perform assigned tasks and are aligned with agency objectives and assist the Assistant Commissioner and Director in managing the program. Educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation-guide.pdf. All applicants, including City Employees: Please go to NYC Government Jobs Explore Careers City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.

Minimum qualifications

1. A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer. 2. 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.

Preferred skills

Please note the following preferred skills for this position: 1. Must have robust supervision experience. 2. Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English. 3. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD 4. Knowledge relevant to infrastructure work (i.e., roadway, sewer, and/or water main) 5. Familiarity with NYC DOT, NYS DOT, NYC DEP specifications, MUTCD, and AASHTO standards 6. Comprehensive understanding of the NYC infrastructure system and current engineering practices 7. Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling and Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential (preferred) 8. Valid driver's license (required) 9. Personal vehicle (preferred)

Residency

New York City Residency is not required for this position