City of New York
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE ONLY SEEKING INTERNAL CITY EMPLOYEES FOR THIS POSITION.
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 storm water, 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.
The Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) currently has a portfolio of capital projects valued at $23.8B, and another $10.5B projected over the next 10-year commitment plan. The projects BEDC implements allows DEP as a whole to continue to operate and maintain an exemplary water supply system.
BEDC’s Wastewater Capital Program (WWCP) staff oversees the design and construction of all capital projects managed on behalf of the Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT) and the Bureau of Water Supply (BWS). WWCP consists of a group of project managers and engineers who manage capital projects consistent with BEDC’s project delivery and construction management procedures, with an emphasis on environmental health and safety, scope, schedule, budget, and client service.
BEDC seeks to hire an Environmental Engineer 2 to be an Accountable Manager (AM) for WWCP. The selected candidate will support upgrades/state of good repair construction projects at wastewater resource recovery facilities (WRRF) including main sewage pump system upgrades at Rockaway and Coney Island WRRFs, sludge thickening and digestion upgrades at Hunts Point WRRF, power system improvements at Port Richmond, Rockaway and Wards Island WRRFs and other projects.
Through a staff of project management professionals, inspectors and/or other technical/administrative staff, the AM will direct the oversight of the planning, design and construction of major capital construction projects for a program that will allow the DEP to meet its wastewater treatment requirements into the future.
Responsibilities
Direct the oversight of the planning, design and construction of major capital construction projects. Ensure that Environmental Health & Safety is incorporated throughout the project lifecycle. Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates’ work assignments, motivate current employees, approve time and leave, evaluate staff members and determine staffing requirements for implementation of the program. Implement all project delivery procedures and coordination with all the bureau support divisions. Manage the quality of the project delivery throughout the project lifecycle. Requirements
A valid New York State Professional Engineer License and four years of full-time experience in environmental engineering. A master's degree in environmental engineering from an accredited college will be accepted as equivalent to one year of the full-time experience in environmental engineering. 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. Preferred Skills
Proficient oral and written communication skills. Possession of a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. Knowledge of engineering design and construction industry standards and practices as well as environmental engineering operations and processes for water supply and wastewater resource recovery facilities. Strong technical skills, interpersonal, communication, and computer skills with a working knowledge of MS Office software, and Project Scheduling Software. 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.
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Direct the oversight of the planning, design and construction of major capital construction projects. Ensure that Environmental Health & Safety is incorporated throughout the project lifecycle. Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates’ work assignments, motivate current employees, approve time and leave, evaluate staff members and determine staffing requirements for implementation of the program. Implement all project delivery procedures and coordination with all the bureau support divisions. Manage the quality of the project delivery throughout the project lifecycle. Requirements
A valid New York State Professional Engineer License and four years of full-time experience in environmental engineering. A master's degree in environmental engineering from an accredited college will be accepted as equivalent to one year of the full-time experience in environmental engineering. 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. Preferred Skills
Proficient oral and written communication skills. Possession of a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. Knowledge of engineering design and construction industry standards and practices as well as environmental engineering operations and processes for water supply and wastewater resource recovery facilities. Strong technical skills, interpersonal, communication, and computer skills with a working knowledge of MS Office software, and Project Scheduling Software. 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.
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