Section Chief of PBS/CBS

***IMPORTANT NOTE: Only those currently serving as a permanent or probable permanent, i.e. probationary, Administrative Engineer will be considered. ***

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 Wastewater Treatment (BWT) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all facilities related to the treatment of sewage within the five boroughs of the city. This includes 14 wastewater treatment plants, sludge dewatering facilities, collections facilities (pumping stations, combined sewer overflow retention facilities, regulators, tide gates, etc.), wastewater laboratories and harbor vessels.

Under the general direction the selected candidate will serve as the Section Chief of PBS/CBS in the Division of Maintenance Requirement Contracts in the Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT). Responsibilities will include but not limited to presenting, explaining, and marketing the work Section's activities to high level supervisors in DEP and/or persons or groups outside the Agency. Coordinating the review of all PSR reports for Expense contracts to ensure they adhere to PPB rules before submitting to ACCO. Processing the registration of Petroleum Bulk Storage and Chemical Bulk Storage Tanks and coordinating Compliance with DEC regulations for these tanks. Coordinate consultant contracts to comply with tank regulations. Oversee and supervise the staff's handling including the scoping, researching, designing, specification and drawing preparation and construction supervision of the numerous in-house contracts. Planning and managing the funding for the Expense Contract Programs and the CBS/PBS Compliance Programs. Demonstrates knowledge of and support for EEO standards and procedures. Promoting 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, and the policies, standards and procedures outlined in the DEP Employee Environmental, Health and Safety Handbook.

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.
  
  

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.

, $64,922.00 – $173,486.00