Assistant Commissioner

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 Division of Infrastructure is currently seeking an Assistant Commissioner to join the Design Unit and oversee Section 3.

Under the direction of the Associate Commissioner the successful candidate will be responsible to oversee an annual capital program comprising of at least 120 projects valued at $2 billion. The Assistant Commissioner will manage professional engineering staff and consultants responsible for the preparation of plans estimates specifications and contract bid documents for sewer water main storm water management roadway sidewalk plaza; and coastal/waterfront resiliency projects. The selected candidate will ensure that projects remain on schedule costs are controlled staff performance evaluations are completed and act as the liaison between the divisions senior management and the Associate Commissioner.

The final candidate will also represent the unit at coordination meetings; must have the ability to manage and train staff to carry out all areas of Design and Construction 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 candidate will supervise 2-3 Directors in charge of various Design sections/teams/groups and provide technical direction and guidance to design and construction staff in the resolution of all engineering design issues; and will have extensive interaction with other city and state agencies community boards elected officials and will represent the Associate Commissioner as needed.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications extensions or status changes including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position at the time of application.

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ADMINISTRATIVE ENGINEER - 10015

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time