Job Description

Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101
Hours: Full-time – 35 Hours

Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Engineer title or those who are reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #1506), or the open-competitive list (exam #1122) 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’s Division of Infrastructure is in search of a Director for the Bluebelt and Wetland team. Under the Assistant Commissioner’s direction, the chosen candidate will oversee the swift execution of various projects, including Design Build, Blue Belt, wetlands, sustainability, environmental mitigation, and special projects. This role encompasses the entire project lifecycle from initiation to design and construction completion, entailing planning, risk analysis, permitting, and acquisition. The Director will lead progress meetings with teams from Program Management, Design, Construction, OEHS, and other DDC units, as well as client Agencies and stakeholders. The candidate will ensure issues are resolved promptly during the planning, design, and construction phases, aiming for project completion within the set timeframe and budget. Additionally, the Director will supervise staff managing the agency’s annual commitment plan and Key Performance Indicators, track construction phase projects for adherence to schedule and budget, prepare for status meetings, monitor and address arising issues, and respond to project-related inquiries from the Commissioner’s Office, Legal department, Public Affairs, and City Hall. The role also involves drafting responses for the Deputy Commissioner’s signature, coordinating special assignments, overseeing high-profile initiatives, developing a project tracking/reporting system, and acting as a liaison with various DDC groups, DOT, DEP, and regulatory agencies like the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and the US Army Corps of Engineers concerning environmental matters.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

All applicants, including City Employees:
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Qualifications

1. 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.