Deputy Director, Water Operations – North

City of New York; Shokan (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection is hiring a Deputy Director, Water Operations - North to lead the Water Operations North Division. This role oversees infrastructure, staff, and program delivery across the Catskill and Delaware Watersheds.

Responsibilities include managing multiple facilities, coordinating with construction and engineering, and ensuring compliance with EH&S and public health standards while reporting to the Assistant Commissioner.

Qualifications

• A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer.
• Professional experience representing on behalf of organization to stakeholders.
• Delegating and scheduling work, following up, being proactive, and ensuring completion of relevant tasks and projects.
• Previous experience in working and communicating effectively with people, serving as a liaison.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Publisher and Adobe with experience in fillable documents.

Responsibilities

• Managing over 200 employees geographically dispersed throughout the NYC Watershed.
• Managing the Delaware and Catskill Water Operations Divisions ensuring all critical infrastructure is properly operated, maintained, and managed.
• Managing system shutdowns and capital projects in the assigned area of operations.
• Managing and directing numerous technical groups.
• Providing direction and guidance to a highly technical and multi-disciplined staff responsible for the operation and maintenance of all water treatment systems.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder relations

Project management

Operations management

Safety compliance

MS Office

Education

New York State Professional Engineer license

Tools

Publisher

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection is hiring a Deputy Director, Water Operations - North to lead the Water Operations North Division. This role oversees infrastructure, staff, and program delivery across the Catskill and Delaware Watersheds.

Responsibilities include managing multiple facilities, coordinating with construction and engineering, and ensuring compliance with EH&S and public health standards while reporting to the Assistant Commissioner.