Program Manager for Stormwater Permitting

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Excellent health benefits

Vacation and sick days

Job summary

City of New York seeks a Civil Engineer to lead the Stormwater Permitting Unit within the Capital Projects Division. You will oversee SWPPP applications, coordinate with design engineers, and prepare in-house SWPPP submissions for review and approval.

The role requires NYS PE licensure and a Master’s degree, with a strong emphasis on stormwater management, permits, design guidelines, and cross‑divisional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of full-time civil engineering experience and a valid NYS P.E. license.
• Master's degree may substitute one year of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Director of Landscape Architecture Design Resources and manage the Stormwater Permitting Unit.
• Oversee SWPPP applications tracking within the Capital Projects Division.
• Prepare and stamp in-house design SWPPP applications with the design team.
• Review in-house and consultant stormwater permit applications for the Division.
• Create and update design guidelines for stormwater capture with other divisions.
• Prepare reports identifying permitting trends and patterns.
• Provide SWPPP assistance to other teams and design consultants.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Management skills

Project coordination

Education

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

P.E. license (New York State)

Tools

Excel

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

NYC Parks is an award-winning city agency that designs, builds and cares for public spaces for New Yorkers to connect, play and enjoy. NYC Parks manages more than 30,000 acres or 14% of the city’s land, encompassing more than 5,000 individual properties.

NYC Parks offers competitive pay and a generous benefits package, including pension, excellent health benefits, competitive vacation/sick days and a healthy work-life balance.

Major Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Director of Landscape Architecture Design Resources, manage Stormwater Permitting Unit and represent the team at meetings within the Capital Projects Division and with other external agencies including NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).
• Oversee Agency efforts to track and improve Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) applications for the Capital Projects Division.
• In coordination with Stormwater Design Engineer and Civil Engineering Division, prepare, sign, and stamp in-house design SWPPP applications for submittal and approval as needed.
• Assist in the timely review of all in-house and consultant led stormwater permit applications for the Capital Projects Division.
• Create and/or update design guidelines for stormwater capture, working with other divisions and agencies as needed.
• Prepare reports identifying permitting trends and patterns in stormwater permit approvals.
• Recommend potential forms to the permitting process and implement these procedures within the Agency.
• Provide Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) assistance to other teams and divisions within Parks and design consultants working for the Agency.
• Respond to questions/inquiries from the Construction Division to support Construction Division during construction and closeout.
• Oversee Stormwater Management Practices (SMP) certification inspections at multiple points of construction. Report and recommend changes based on continual review of inspection findings.
• Work with the Director of Landscape Architect Resources assist with other Capital Projects Division sustainability initiatives as requested.

Work Location: Olmsted Center, Queens

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Minimum Qualifications

• Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work;
• 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.

Preferred Skills

• At least 2 years of consecutive city service.
• Experienced knowledge of the New York City Unified Stormwater Rule (USWR).
• Three or more years working within the field of stormwater management and working on site grading plans.
• Experience creating and implementing SWPPPs from design phase through construction completion.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel, AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal and management skills.
• A driver license valid in New York State.

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

This position is exempt from NYC residency requirements.

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.