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The Accountable Manager is responsible for achieving project goals and milestones for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This includes managing consultant contracts, overseeing staff, and coordinating with various agency bureaus and stakeholders.
Candidates must be permanent Civil Service Civil Engineers with a valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License. A minimum of four years of full-time civil engineering experience is required, though a master's degree may substitute for one year.
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. 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 Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) currently has a portfolio of capital projects valued at $35B, and another $13.6B 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.
Our Water System Capital Program (WSCP) oversees planning, design, construction management, and construction to support the upgrading and state of good repair of the Bureau of Water Supply’s critical infrastructure. BEDC delivers a substantial multibillion dollar capital program as required to provide for new infrastructure as well as the reconstruction of existing assets to ensure the integrity, continuity, and high quality of the water supply. This work spans the DEP’s vast network of wastewater treatment plants, dams, bridges, shafts, reservoirs, tunnels, pumping stations, ultraviolet disinfection system, filtration systems, and associated facilities throughout New York City and its watershed.
BEDC seeks to hire a Civil Engineer Level 1 to be an Accountable Manager (AM) for WSCP. Under general supervision, the selected candidate will report to a Deputy Portfolio Manager supervising water and wastewater system projects within the watershed, which extends 125 miles north and west of the City, and within NYC. These projects will include an improvement program for dams located outside and within New York City and may include other reservoirs, aqueducts, wastewater treatment plants, bridges, roadways or other miscellaneous infrastructure projects.
The selected candidate will be responsible for the achievement of project goals and milestones, ensuring that all prepared schedules, reports, and work products conform to the scope of work. S/he will also undertake the preparation, negotiation, and processing of appropriate modifications to Consultant Contract scope, cost, and schedule for successful project completion. The selected candidate will 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. S/he will ensure that environmental health & safety is incorporated throughout the project lifecycle and must be focused on client service to the operating Bureaus. The selected candidate is responsible for the implementation of all project delivery procedures and coordination with all Bureau support divisions, such as the Project Controls Group (Schedule & Cost), Permit Resource Division, Sustainability, Contracts Support, etc.
The selected candidate must be a “hands-on” project manager capable of quickly recognizing what is required for a project and providing the sustained effort necessary to see that project through from conception to completion. S/he will be responsible for the seamless communication/coordination with Agency Bureaus, other City Agencies, and key Stakeholders. The selected candidate must focus on resolutions of issues and risk mitigation to keep the project moving and must manage the quality of the project delivery throughout the project lifecycle. Where necessary, the selected candidate will be responsible for managing the staff efficiently and effectively to ensure adequate staffing of projects and opportunities for professional growth. S/he will also be responsible for continuous monitoring of key performance indicators with respect to scope, schedule, budget, and other project performance metrics.
**Only applicants who are permanent Civil Service Civil Engineers are eligible to apply to this JVN. If you do not have permanent civil service status as a Civil Engineer, please do not apply to this position as you will not be considered for an interview.
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Project Management of large capital contracts
- Critical thinking and effective independent data analysis
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Understanding of codes and standards
- This position may require operation of a motor vehicle to perform site visits, equipment testing, inspections, and to attend meetings with project stakeholders. Possession of a valid NYS driver’s license may be required for this job assignment
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel) and Microsoft Project
Work Location:
Jerome Park Reservoir- 3055 Goulden Ave, Bronx, NY 10463
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Only applicants who are permanent Civil Service Civil Engineers are eligible to apply to this JVN. If you do not have permanent civil service status as a Civil Engineer, please do not apply to this position as you will not be considered for an interview.**
DEP is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the diversity of our organization and workforce. Your voluntary response to the NYCAPS on-line application section for referral information will assist us tremendously in our ability to track the success of our outreach and recruitment efforts. Please be sure to indicate your source of referral to this job.
This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program and also meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice. Please indicate on your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program.
We appreciate your interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
All appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval.
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CIVIL ENGINEER - 20215
(1) Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; and
(2) A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License. Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
A masters degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be substituted for one year of the civil engineering experience required in “1" above.
Special Note:
In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have 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.
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.
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The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), the largest public housing authority in North America, was created in 1934 to provide decent, affordable housing for low- and moderate-income New Yorkers. NYCHA is home to 1 in 16 New Yorkers, providing affordable housing to 511,384 authorized residents through public housing and Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) programs as well as Section 8 housing. NYCHA has 177,565 apartments in 2,410 buildings across 335 conventional public housing and PACT developments. In addition, NYCHA connects residents to critical programs and services from external and internal partners, with a focus on economic opportunity, youth, seniors, and social services. With a housing stock that spans all five boroughs, NYCHA is a city within a city.
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