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 storm water, 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.

Distribution’s role in the Bureau is to ensure that potable water is delivered at the appropriate pressure and volume to consumers throughout the five boroughs. Within the Agency, Distribution staff works closely with Bureau Field Operations, BWS Water Quality and BEDC providing engineering direction. The Distribution section is responsible for the initiation of capital projects needed to maintain and improve the distribution system, in that role, engineers work closely with the BWSO Capital Planning Division. Outside the agency, the Distribution staff, maintains close working relationships with other NYC Agencies, MTA, Con Edison and many other outside interests whose activities affect water supply infrastructure. Consult with and advise BEDC, DDC and consultant Engineers during the design and construction of DEP facilities and manage staff involvement with projects as needed. Plan, review and advise on changes due to field conditions during construction and coordinating activities relating to facility upgrades and alterations. Management of multiple in-house maintenance contracts and various construction contracts that totally upgrade or make alterations to our facilities.

The Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations seeks to hire an Engineer-in-Charge in the title of Administrative Engineer, for the Shaft Maintenance unit. The selected candidate Engineer-in-Charge (EIC) of Shaft Maintenance will be responsible for managing 76 Distribution chambers which include underground and above ground structures. These facilities are in all five boroughs. Distribution chambers receive water from the city water tunnels and route this water out to the distribution network of trunk and water mains. The Distribution chambers have many systems including but not limited to a network of valves, electrical distribution, HVAC, elevator and security systems. The Engineer in Charge is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all these systems, facilities and properties. This task includes managing a team of Engineers who assist in the maintenance effort, working with in-house trades including Plumbers, Watershed Maintainers and Electricians and managing a number of maintenance contracts that assist with the maintenance and repair of our systems and facilities. The EIC will evaluate engineering problems associated with mechanical, civil and electrical equipment and recommend solutions including repairs and replacement of equipment. He will have to ensure that his direct reports operate and maintain all the equipment at the facilities in optimum state. EIC shall plan, schedule and coordinate the operations and maintenance of all facilities. Provides administrative management to Shaft Maintenance staff.

In addition, the selected candidate shall oversee the optimal implementation of the SCADA

(Supervisory Control and Data acquisition System) the Computerized Maintenance Management System. Ensure all assets, Preventive Maintenance activities, and inventories are captured and tracked in a comprehensive manner. EIC has to promote a workplace free from safety hazards, and ensure that employees adhere to, and comply with, environmental, health and safety (“EH&S”) laws, rules and regulations. The EIC shall assure that people are appropriately scheduled, effectively and efficiently utilized, and treated fairly and equitably consistent with applicable Civil Service regulations, conflicts of interest rules, union contracts, and citywide EEO guidelines. EIC has to prepare contract specifications, drawings, and mange contracts. Review and approve purchase requisitions.

ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE TITLE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ENGINEER

Qualifications

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