Deputy Director Stormwater Permitting

DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is hiring an Environmental Engineer, Stormwater Permitting, Deputy Director, to supervise field and office civil engineering tasks including design reviews, inspections, and program enforcement in MS4. Leadership and technical oversight are expected in this senior role.

Qualified candidates hold a NYS Professional Engineer license with four years of environmental engineering experience; a master's degree can substitute for one year.

Qualifications

• Valid NYS Professional Engineer license required.
• Four years of full-time environmental engineering experience.
• Master's degree accepted as equivalent to one year experience.
• Ability to review stormwater pollution prevention plans.
• Strong communication and drawing interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform calculations and oversee field inspections.
• Review stormwater pollution prevention plans for conformance.
• Coordinate and supervise field staff and project managers.
• Inspect sites and ensure compliance with MS4 permits and regulations.
• Review maps, drawings, and specifications for stormwater projects.

Skills

Professional Engineer License (NY)

Hydrology and hydraulics

Reading construction drawings

Strong written and oral communication

Prioritize multiple tasks

Education

Master's degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

TR55

HEC

Hydro CAD

Job description

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 Environmental Planning and Analysis (BEPA) is responsible for the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) planning and implementation for the city including permitting and enforcement for the construction/post construction program. The Stormwater Permitting Section is responsible for implementing 15 RCNY Chapter 19.1 and the construction /post-construction requirements of the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System permit issued to the City by NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.

The Bureau includes Professional engineers, registered landscape architects and other professionals that have knowledge in design and implementation of designs for the prevention of pollution related to stormwater runoff prepare and submit stormwater pollution prevention plans. Under the updated MS4 Permit, the City has reduced the soil disturbance threshold of projects requiring review and approval in the MS4 areas to 20,000 square feet. In addition, the City will enforce the same rules in the combined sewer service area in an effort to reduce the occurrence of combined sewer overflows. That addition with the MS4 area reduction is expected to increase the number of applications.

We are seeking to hire an Environmental Engineer, 03 to serve as Stormwater Permitting, Deputy Director. Under general supervision, the selected candidate will perform civil engineering work in the field, and office, and receives training in civil engineering work of high difficulty and responsibility on the Civil Engineer level. The work and training will be in one or more of the following engineering areas: development, design review, and construction inspection.

Tasks will include:

• Performs mathematical calculations.
• Works with minimal supervision supervising intern and assistant level civil engineers and project managers and associate project managers.
• Provides direction and engineering oversight for review of stormwater pollution prevention plans and coordinates and oversees field inspection staff for implementation and enforcement of stormwater pollution prevention plans.
• Checks and oversee the checking of as-built plans submitted by applicants to show conformance with rules.
• Participates in field survey operations by acting as instrument person, rodman, chainman or, when necessary, as chief of party on routine surveys to determine if stormwater management practices are constructed in accordance with approved plans.
• Inspects premises, witnesses soil testing and the construction, demolition or alteration of structures for compliance with the provisions of law, rule, or regulation.
• Reviews maps, plans, drawings, and specifications for the construction, demolition or alteration of structures in connection with the issuance of pertinent New York City Stormwater Construction Permit and Stormwater Maintenance Permit and compliance with the provision of law, rule, or regulation.
• Prepares associated reports and correspondence and maintains records; performs related work.

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Minimum Qualifications

1. A valid New York State Professional Engineer License and four years of full-time experience in environmental engineering. A master's degree in environmental engineering from an accredited college will be accepted as equivalent to one year of the full-time experience in environmental engineering.

SPECIAL NOTE: In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II or 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.

Preferred Skills

• At the time of appointment to certain positions, candidates may be required to possess a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. If required, employees must maintain this license for the duration of employment.
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks under strict deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings.
• Good understanding of hydrology and hydraulics.
• Experience using TR55, HEC, Hydro CAD or other hydrology/hydraulics software.
• Ability to work well with other staff and the public.

55a Program

This position is also 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

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please 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 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.