Hours: Full-Time - 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Project Manager title or those who are reachable on the agency’s Promotional List (Exam #8529), or the Open-Competitive List (Exam #8042) may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results 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 Safety & Site Support, seeks to hire a Deputy Director within the Office of Environmental & HazMat Services. The selected candidate will oversee all activities of Environmental Unit to ensure timely deliverables and regulatory compliance and provide guidance to the Section Chiefs. Other key responsibilities will include managing the administration and utilization of professional services contracts, preparing capital and expense budgets, developing and implementing SOPs, monitoring key performance indicators, conducting performance evaluations, maintaining mandatory training and federal, state, and local licensure for staff, and prepare monthly and periodic project status reports for the Environmental Unit. In addition, the Deputy Director will represent the Safety & Site Support Division at intra/inter-agency and regulatory agency meetings, and citywide environmental emergency incidents, deliver presentations and provide technical assistance to outside agencies.

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.

All applicants, including City Employees:
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ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECT MANAGER - 8300B

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, business administration, or public administration, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience in the planning, administering or expediting of engineering design, and/or construction, or coordinating a very large engineering project, two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or
2. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and nine years of experience as described in "1" above; two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or

3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. An accredited Master's degree in one of the disciplines described in "1" above, a law degree, or a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect or Landscape Architect may be substituted for one year of the required experience. However, all candidates must have the two years of the administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.

Candidates should possess a minimum of 7 years of supervisory experience in environmental and geotechnical subsurface investigations, occupational safety and health, and hazardous materials investigation and management. Strong knowledge of federal, state and city construction standards and regulations, specifically NYCDOB, NYCDEP, NYSDEC, NYSDOL, USEPA, and OSHA. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills as well as Supervisory experience and ability to perform work under time-sensitive deadlines.

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.

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/

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

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.

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