Section Chief

City of New York; City of Kingston (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

City of New York DEP seeks an Administrative Engineer NM-1 in Kingston, NY to lead the REP team, oversee stormwater and wastewater programs, manage enforcement actions, and coordinate contracts to support the Watershed Rules and Regulations and the Filtration Avoidance Determination.

The ideal candidate holds a New York Professional Engineer license, has six years of full‑time engineering experience (two in executive or administrative roles), and demonstrates proficiency with MS Office, GIS, and

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of full-time engineering experience, with at least two years in executive/administrative capacity.
• New York State Professional Engineer license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

• Direct, evaluate and manage REP staff in Kingston, overseeing compliance with WRR and SEQRA.
• Manage enforcement programs for WRR violations and coordinate with NYC/Law Dept and NYS agencies.
• Represent DEP at meetings with engineers, consultants, and local government.
• Oversee contracts and program activities to support optimal water quality protection.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with watershed stakeholders and other divisions.

Skills

MS Office

GIS

Databases

Education

Professional Engineer license

Job description

• Job Category: Engineering, Architecture, & Planning
• Salary Band: $150,000+
• Compensation: USD 62407 - USD 169806

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 Water Supply (BWS) Regulatory and Engineering Programs Division (REP) is responsible for administering the Watershed Regulations including the review and approval of new land development proposals within the City’s watershed. In support of these efforts, BWS seeks to hire an Administrative Engineer NM-1 to serve as the Section Chief for REP, located in Kingston, NY.

This position will report directly to the Chief of Regulatory and Engineering Programs Division and will direct, evaluate and manage a staff of professional, technical and administrative employees responsible for implementing certain programs designed to protect the quality of the City’s drinking water. Specific duties include:

• Managing the activities of REP in areas of stormwater and wastewater programs providing guidance, advice, professional judgment, and direction to a staff of technical employees located in the Kingston office. Provide direction on highly complex and unique technical aspects of compliance under the Watershed Rules and Regulations (WRR) and the implementation of SEQRA.
• Managing enforcement programs for violations of the WRR in the portions of the West of Hudson (WOH) watershed. Manage coordination efforts of DEP Legal and NYC Law Department staff in the resolution of identified violations with joint enforcement actions with NYSDEC and NYSDOH. Chair and coordinate regular NOV meetings and provide diligent oversight of enforcement cases and exercise an understanding of legal process and applicable engineering practices in the initiation of legal proceedings.
• Representing the Department at meetings with engineers, consultants and local government representatives.
• Managing the oversight and implementation of specific programs and contracts as required satisfying DEP's USEPA Filtration Avoidance Determination.
• Managing staff at the Kingston office and other locations including the Grand Gorge office.
• Assisting with management of the capital and expense budgets to support program implementation.
• Overseeing the development and management of contracts required to implement certain program activities including processing of contract payments.
• Formulating and making recommendations to the Chief of REP regarding development and implementation of source water protection policies and strategies.
• Developing and maintaining positive working relationships with various watershed stakeholders including the Catskill Watershed Corporation, watershed municipalities and elected officials.
• Coordinating and consulting with other divisions and directorates in the Bureau.

(This is a brief description of what you might do in this position and does not include all the duties of this position.)

License Requirement:

A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment. A current registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Special Working Conditions:

Some of the physical activities performed by the employee include: walking to and from inspection sites and during the course of inspections; climbing and descending ladders or stairs to get to areas to be inspected; standing on scaffolds to inspect work; standing for an extended period of time; bending and stooping during inspections; working in confined areas; distinguishing colors; wearing a hard hat; climbing over and around various objects; walking in areas that may be damp, dark smoky or acrid; working outdoors in all kinds of weather; must be able to lift about 20 pounds of equipment when required.

Employee may be required to work shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Preferred Skills:

• Proficient in MS office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience with our Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Experience with databases

Hours and Shift:

35 Hours per week. May be required to work shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Work Location:

71 Smith Avenue
Kingston NY 12401

ADM ENGINEER (NON MGRL) - 1001A

Qualifications

1. A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer.
2. 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.