Deputy Director
City of New York
Date: 16 hours ago
City: Queens, NY
Contract type: Full time
Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101
Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Engineer title or those who are reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #1506), or the open-competitive list (exam #1122) may apply. Please indicate a copy of your Notice of Result card or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.
The NYC Department of Design and Construction’s Division of Infrastructure is seeking a Deputy Director to join the Program Management Unit – Engineering & Support Services, Front-End Planning (FEP) – DEP Coordination team.
The successful candidate will oversee a team of Inter-Agency Coordinators responsible for advancing DEP-driven sewer and water main capital projects, including the Southeast Queens (SEQ) Program, Green Infrastructure (GI), Cloudburst, and Bluebelt /BMP initiatives with a portfolio valued at more than $1B. Roadway work is typically incorporated as a secondary scope to restore streets to a state of good repair in tandem with underground infrastructure improvements. This role is central to aligning project scopes with DEP’s drainage and NYC resiliency initiatives while navigating constructability challenges, interagency dependencies, and long-term climate risks.
Key Responsibilities
All Applicants, Including City Employees
Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.
ADM ENGINEER (NON MGRL) - 1001A
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Skills 1. Proficiency with ArcGIS and geospatial analysis tools to support planning, site analysis, and interagency coordination. 2. Knowledge of hydraulic and hydrologic (H&H) modeling and ability to interpret drainage plans and design assumptions. 3. Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling 4. Familiarity with databases and performance tracking tools for capital projects (e.g., KPIs, cost estimating, scheduling). 5. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills 6. Good interpersonal skills are required in dealing with clients, consultants, contractors, technical and non-technical staff, and managers at all levels. 7. Strong data analytics capabilities. 8. In-depth knowledge of pertinent computer applications and data systems 9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office with a plus in Microsoft PowerBI 10. Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD 11. Valid driver's license (required)
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.
, $62,407.00 – $131,871.00
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101
Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Engineer title or those who are reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #1506), or the open-competitive list (exam #1122) may apply. Please indicate a copy of your Notice of Result card or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.
The NYC Department of Design and Construction’s Division of Infrastructure is seeking a Deputy Director to join the Program Management Unit – Engineering & Support Services, Front-End Planning (FEP) – DEP Coordination team.
The successful candidate will oversee a team of Inter-Agency Coordinators responsible for advancing DEP-driven sewer and water main capital projects, including the Southeast Queens (SEQ) Program, Green Infrastructure (GI), Cloudburst, and Bluebelt /BMP initiatives with a portfolio valued at more than $1B. Roadway work is typically incorporated as a secondary scope to restore streets to a state of good repair in tandem with underground infrastructure improvements. This role is central to aligning project scopes with DEP’s drainage and NYC resiliency initiatives while navigating constructability challenges, interagency dependencies, and long-term climate risks.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead scope assessment and planning efforts for complex DEP-driven infrastructure projects, ensuring early identification of risks, conflicts, and opportunities for mitigation.
- Evaluate constructability and sequencing challenges at the planning stage, including grade, acquisition, utility, and staging constraints.
- Integrate future climate adaptation and mitigation considerations into project planning to support citywide sustainability and resiliency priorities.
- Supervise staff in coordinating with NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), NYC Department of Transportation (DOT), and other agencies to resolve scope-related and field issues, reducing delays and minimizing impacts to communities.
- Maintain and expand FEP databases and performance metrics, including Key Performance Indicators (KPI), and tracking variables impacting project cost estimates and schedule development.
- Represent the Director in their absence, providing leadership and decision-making support across FEP activities.
- Strong background in capital project planning, engineering design and/or construction management with demonstrated experience addressing drainage, sewer, or roadway infrastructure challenges.
- Experience conducting grading & drainage analysis and constructability review, including utility coordination and acquisition considerations.
- Proven ability to navigate complex interagency processes, facilitate conflict resolution, and manage multi-stakeholder priorities.
- Familiarity with climate resiliency planning, adaptation/mitigation frameworks, and integration of sustainability goals into scope development.
- Supervisory experience with the ability to lead and mentor technical staff.
All Applicants, Including City Employees
Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.
ADM ENGINEER (NON MGRL) - 1001A
Minimum Qualifications
- A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer.
- 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.
Preferred Skills 1. Proficiency with ArcGIS and geospatial analysis tools to support planning, site analysis, and interagency coordination. 2. Knowledge of hydraulic and hydrologic (H&H) modeling and ability to interpret drainage plans and design assumptions. 3. Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling 4. Familiarity with databases and performance tracking tools for capital projects (e.g., KPIs, cost estimating, scheduling). 5. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills 6. Good interpersonal skills are required in dealing with clients, consultants, contractors, technical and non-technical staff, and managers at all levels. 7. Strong data analytics capabilities. 8. In-depth knowledge of pertinent computer applications and data systems 9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office with a plus in Microsoft PowerBI 10. Proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD 11. Valid driver's license (required)
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.
, $62,407.00 – $131,871.00
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