Coastal Water & Sewer Resiliency Lead

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York Department of Environmental Protection seeks a Supt. Water & Sewer Systems M1/Resiliency Manager, Field Operations to lead the Coastal Resiliency Team.

You will manage resiliency gate operations, coordinate outfall inspections, and oversee arterial drainage maintenance citywide, ensuring flood risk reduction and reliable stormwater systems. You will direct a multidisciplinary workforce of 50+ staff, plan field operations, respond to emergencies, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Eight years of full-time experience in water supply distribution, sewer and/or drainage systems.
• Four years of supervisory or managerial experience within the past ten years.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Coastal Resiliency Team and oversee all related operational programs.
• Direct coordination, inspection, operation, testing, repair, and maintenance of resiliency gates.
• Plan and execute citywide outfall inspection programs for stormwater and sewer discharge infrastructure.
• Oversee arterial highway catch basin cleaning and maintenance operations citywide.
• Develop and monitor preventive maintenance schedules for resiliency and stormwater assets.
• Set priorities, work plans, and allocate resources to maximize efficiency.
• Monitor performance metrics and program outcomes to ensure compliance with goals.
• Coordinate emergency response operations for flooding and coastal storms as needed.
• Ensure safety, environmental, and EHS policy compliance across activities.
• Prepare reports for executive leadership on performance and needs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Eight years of full-time experience in water distribution, sewer or drainage systems

Job description

The City of New York Department of Environmental Protection seeks a Supt. Water & Sewer Systems M1/Resiliency Manager, Field Operations to lead the Coastal Resiliency Team.

You will manage resiliency gate operations, coordinate outfall inspections, and oversee arterial drainage maintenance citywide, ensuring flood risk reduction and reliable stormwater systems. You will direct a multidisciplinary workforce of 50+ staff, plan field operations, respond to emergencies, and collaborate with