SECTION MANAGER, CIVIL

Job Description 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 $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. Our In-House Design (IHD) directorate provides design and engineering services to meet operations' needs in a manner consistent with BEDC's core values of safety, schedule, quality, and customer service. IHD supports projects from the business case through preliminary design, design, procurement construction, and finally with the turnover to operations. IHD's Design Services division includes Architectural, Site Civil, Structural, Process Mechanical/HVAC, Water Tunnel Mechanical Systems, and Electrical discipline sections. Each design section prepares design and construction documents including engineering plans and specifications for the construction of water supply, sewer, and wastewater treatment infrastructure. IHD projects are typically of the highest priority for the Agency. IHD's Engineering Services includes the Quality Assurance, Laboratory Services, Specifications/Standard Operating Procedures, Sustainability, and BIM/CADD sections. The Engineering Services division focuses on project's sustainability, resiliency, laboratory material testing, quality reviews and inspections, standardization of documents, project delivery standards and uses current BIM/CADD technology to streamline engineering design processes. Under the jurisdiction of BEDC's IHD Division, the Civil Section is responsible for creating sustainable civil engineering designs for capital improvement projects that, in conjunction with other engineering disciplines, develop and shape DEP's public infrastructure, and assist in the continued operation and maintenance of an exemplary water supply, wastewater conveyance and treatment system to protect New York City's public environment. The projects worked on are some of the largest public works contracts administered by the City. They are vital to the health and welfare of the citizens of New York and allow the designers to leave a lasting legacy by creating facilities that will be utilized for generations to come. The Civil Section is responsible for the preparation of civil engineering documents involving the construction, remodeling, operation, maintenance and repair of public infrastructure, including plans and technical specifications for large and complex projects for water supply, wastewater and miscellaneous facilities. Specific work areas include, but are not necessarily limited to, preparation of plans and specifications for site development work during and post construction including site grading and paving, yard piping, drainage, erosion and sedimentation control, and storm water management. The Civil Section also continuously coordinates with other disciplines including land surveying, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, architectural, and electrical throughout the entire design process. BEDC seeks to hire an Administrative Engineer M3 for IHD's Civil Section, located in Queens, NY. Under direction of the Deputy Director, with broad scope for the exercise of independent initiative judgment, the selected candidate will perform the duties of a Civil Section Manager. S/he will oversee a staff of personnel who are engaged with preparing said designs. The Civil Section Manager will develop staff skills to meet the needs of the project scope, review and comment on designs of staff, perform high level engineering for the most critical and complex aspects of projects assigned to the section, liaise with operating bureaus and other agency stakeholders to ensure proper execution of work, establish standards, specifications and design criteria based on industry standards and stay up to date on changing regulations and technology. The selected candidate will also be required to perform administrative functions including evaluations, time and leave approvals, staff planning and hiring processes. **** Only those applicants with permanent Civil Service status as an Administrative Engineer are eligible to apply to this JVN. If you do not have permanent civil service status as an Administrative Engineer, please do not apply to this position as you will not be considered for an interview.**** PREFERRED SKILLS Minimum 15 years of experience in planning, design and design services during construction for civil engineering site development projects Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering is preferred Excellent oral, written, and communication skills, ability to meet deadlines, and an ability to be flexible in assignment of work responsibilities Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D software programs Strong organizational and computer skills Civil Engineering design as it relates to site development Management and supervisory skills Interpersonal and mentoring Skills Technical Writing Skills ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: **** Only those applicants with permanent Civil Service status as an Administrative Engineer are eligible to apply to this JVN. If you do not have permanent civil service status as an Administrative 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. This position is also open to non-55-a Program candidates serving in the permanent incumbent (civil service) title as indicated in the job posting notice under Civil Service Title. 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. To Apply: To apply click "Apply Now" Qualifications 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. 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 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.

Created: 2024-10-19