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NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP)

Project Manager

NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP), New York, New York, us, 10261

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NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP)

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 the Source Water Protection Directorate, located in Valhalla, New York. The Regulatory & Engineering Programs section is responsible for the administration of the New York City Watershed Rules and Regulations (WRR) which governs land development activities in the New York City drinking water watershed.

Responsibilities

Inspect active construction sites, identify regulatory violations, ensure resolution of violations, review and approve applications for both wastewater and stormwater related activities pursuant to the WRR, review and prepare technical comments on State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) notices, Land Use Permits applications, DEP Forestry projects, DEP sponsor projects, NYS agencies projects located in the watershed, assist with Filtration Avoidance Determination (FAD) deliverables, and work cooperatively with other groups on a variety of Bureau functions.

Conduct technical reviews of applications submitted to DEP for SWPPP, E&SC plans, wastewater projects including subsurface sewage treatment systems, sewer systems, sewer connections, sewer extensions and wastewater treatment plants; determine compliance with WRR and related codes.

Prepare written comments under the direction of immediate supervisor. Alert supervisor of issues and incidents as they occur in the City’s watershed.

Perform technical reviews and inspections of NYC Land Use Permit applications in accordance with the WRR and good engineering practice to achieve the Agency’s water quality goals.

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

Develop initial site data to determine suitability of proposed projects; conduct site visits; witness soils tests; prepare comprehensive field reports and communicate results to supervisor, applicant, and other reviewing agencies.

Utilize GIS and agency databases for project review, incorporating soils, hydrology and topography data during review of projects.

Assist in the enforcement and resolution of regulatory violations; meet with applicants and representatives of state and local government agencies.

Some of the physical activities and conditions include walking to sites, climbing ladders or scaffolds, standing for extended periods, bending, working outdoors in various weather, and potential exposure to damp, dusty, or smoky environments.

Hours/Shift 35 hours per week; shifts may include nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Location 465 Columbus Avenue, Valhalla, NY 10595. Valhalla is a hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, Westchester County, NY, approximately 28 miles from mid-town Manhattan.

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Minimum Qualifications

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; or

A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described above; or

A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus any combination of the experience and/or college education described above to make up the equivalent of five years of education and experience.

55a Program: This position is 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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: You may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment programs. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement: New York City residency is not required for this position.

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 free from discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics.

Compensation $66,330.00 – $99,528.00

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