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 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.
Green Infrastructure Design and Construction Office under the Bureau of Environmental Planning and Analysis (BEPA) is currently seeking to hire a Section Manager to oversee the Engineering and Support team under the Green Infrastructure unit. The Section Manager provides technical reviews and analysis for the design and implementation of Green Infrastructure and Cloudburst Management projects.
BEPA is leading the development of Stormwater Resiliency and Cloudburst Management Facility Plans by applying a holistic water management approach to improve water quality, climate resiliency and demand management while taking into account rate affordability and equity.
The EE 3, with broad scope for the exercise of independent initiative and judgment, will be responsible for the following responsibilities:
Review of contract plans, geotechnical plans and reports, specifications, design standards, and estimates for Green Infrastructure and Cloudburst projects. In addition, the EE 3 will undertake research work inclusive of review of technical records, hydraulic analysis, drainage plans, and GI asset tributary drainage areas. The selected engineer may also be required to prepare custom GIS and sewer maps.
The selected candidate will also be responsible for continuous monitoring of key performance indicators with respect to Scope, Schedule, Budget, Stormwater Management, and other project performance metrics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. A valid New York State Professional Engineer License and four years of full-time experience in environmental engineering. A master’s degree in environmental engineering from an accredited college will be accepted as equivalent to one year of the
   full-time experience in environmental engineering.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• The ideal candidate has 7-10 years of experience in design and review of stormwater management practices, site and facility inspections for stormwater, water quality and/or erosion control projects. Experience in the green infrastructure planning layout and details of contract drawings, specifications shop drawing review field inspections and investigations proficient in Civil 3D as well as AutoCAD, Microsoft Word and Excel applications are highly desired. - Knowledge of applicable stormwater regulatory requirements and local guidelines. - Experience in preparation and review of geotechnical data and engineering reports. - Independently performs all the tasks necessary to complete primary design elements for engineering works. - Ability to lead and mentor technical design teams to prepare planning studies, engineering estimates, design, and quality reviews for municipal water and wastewater integrated Green Infrastructure and resiliency programs. - Experience with detail site layout and grading drainage and stormwater management design. - Familiarity with pollutants of concern commonly associated with municipal facilities and operations, stormwater best management practices (BMPs), green infrastructure and low-impact development is a plus. - Have a detailed understanding of permitting, equipment and materials, codes and standards, shop/field testing. - Able to review, interpret and approve complex contract documents. - Knowledge of engineering design and construction industry standards and practices as well as environmental engineering operations and processes for water supply and wastewater resource recovery facilities.

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