Section Chief

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) seeks an Administrative Engineer NM-1 to serve as the Section Chief for REP, located in Kingston, NY. You will lead a staff of professional, technical and administrative employees to implement programs protecting the City’s drinking water quality.

Key duties include directing stormwater and wastewater programs, enforcing Watershed Rules and Regulations, coordinating with the DEP Legal team and NYS agencies, managing contracts and budgets, and

Qualifications

• Valid New York State Professional Engineer license required.
• Six (6) years of full-time engineering experience in relevant fields, with at least two years in executive/administrative capacity.

Responsibilities

• Direct the REP activities in stormwater and wastewater programs; provide guidance to staff.
• Enforce Watershed Rules and Regulations and coordinate with legal departments for enforcement actions.
• Represent the Department in meetings with engineers, consultants and local government.
• Oversee programs and contracts to support DEP compliance and watershed protection.
• Assist with management of budgets for program implementation.
• Develop and implement source water protection policies and strategies.
• Maintain relationships with watershed stakeholders and other divisions.

Skills

MS Office

GIS

Databases

Education

Professional Engineer license (NY)

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

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.