Director (Technical)

Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 Hours: Full-time – 35 Hours Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Engineer title or those who are reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #5564), or the open-competitive list (exam #5163) 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, Division of Infrastructure, is currently seeking a Director to join the Design Unit’s Section 4 – Consultant Design – Group

• The successful candidate will supervise, manage, and review the work of a Deputy Director and 2 - 3 teams of approximately 12 - 20 Engineers and Technicians responsible to ensure timely design completions of numerous DOT and DEP projects, assist in the resolution of construction issues requiring design changes with least amount of cost increase and delay to the project. The Director will be responsible for developing standard construction language, and maintaining and updating standard specifications for roadways, sewer, and water mains, and standard drawings; representing the Design Unit at meetings dealing with Utility companies, City, State, and Federal agencies; providing technical support to the staff in the preparation of design drawings, specifications and estimates; ensuring that every project is designed as per current City standards and specifications and that the level of quality review is accurate and in a timely manner.

The final candidate will also represent the Design Unit at coordination meetings; must have the ability to manage and willingness to train staff to carry out all areas of Design and Construction Support functions; and must understand Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) regulations, Federal, and City standards and procedures.

Lastly, the selected candidate will keep track of the priority projects and prioritize them as needed to meet the agency's goals and will help develop and modify the specifications as needed; keep up to date with the latest design standards and requirements and provide guidance to Design staff and Design consultants.

Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H-1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law, and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made.

Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution.

Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation-guide.pdf 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Skills

Please note the following preferred skills for this position:

• Must have at least 2 - 4 years of strong supervisory experience, administrative, and management skills, especially in the design area.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge and use of computers, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, and AutoCAD
• Design experience related to infrastructure work (i.e., sewer, water mains, roadways).
• Knowledge of current and up-to-date engineering methods and standards is preferred.
• Familiarity with construction specifications and standards of the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP), NYC Department of Transportation (NYCDOT), and NYS Department of Transportation (NYSDOT).
• Familiarity with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), American Water Works Association (AWWA), and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards; and understanding of the NYC street infrastructure system.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling and Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credential (preferred)
• Valid driver's license (Required)
• Personal vehicle (Optional)

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position