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 Water Supply seeks to hire an Associate Project Manager III for a position with the Regulatory and Engineering Programs within in the Watershed Protection Programs Directorate, located in Valhalla, New York. Under general direction of the Section Chief East of Hudson Regulatory & Engineering Program, the Associate Project Manager III will serve as Supervisor (Project Review) and will supervise technical staff to review and approve stormwater and wastewater treatment applications for development activities pursuant to the Watershed Regulations, prepare technical comments on SEQRA notices, assist with Filtration Avoidance Determination deliverables and tracking of regulatory violations, inspect active construction sites, resolve violations, and work cooperatively with other groups on a variety of Bureau functions. Specific duties include:

• Supervising technical staff in the review of stormwater, drainage and wastewater applications for development projects in the watershed. Candidate will be responsible for overseeing the coordination of technical review activities with county health departments, New York State Department of Health, town boards, town planning boards, town engineering departments and building departments and other division and bureau staff including DEP legal staff.

• Performing technical reviews of applications submitted to DEP for stormwater and wastewater projects including stormwater pollution prevention plans, septic systems, sewer collection systems, sewer lines and wastewater treatment plants. Determining compliance with WRR and related federal, state and local codes based in part on a sufficient grasp of stormwater design and wastewater engineering. Preparing written comments under the attention, direction and appraisal of immediate supervisor. Alerting supervisor of all issues and incidents as they occur in the City’s watershed.

• Supervising staff in technical review/inspection of NYC Land Use Permit applications in accordance with good engineering practice in an effort to achieve the Agency’s water quality goals.

• Supervising and/or assisting with the implementation of programs and tasks required under the USEPA Filtration Avoidance Determination by processing contractor payments, compiling technical input, tracking progress, monitoring site conditions, and assisting with the preparation of annual reports.

• Supervising staff to develop initial site data utilizing all available information to determine suitability of proposed projects. Conducting site visits that may be in conjunction with submitted Pre-Applications. Witnessing soils tests to determine the suitability of a site for the placement wastewater treatment facilities. Preparing comprehensive field reports and communicates results to supervisor, applicant and other reviewing agencies.

• Supervising staff in utilization of the Geographical Information System (GIS) and agency database for project review, incorporating a wide variety of layers including soils, hydrology and topography during review of projects.

• Overseeing the performance of site inspections to ensure that construction activity is undertaken in compliance with approved plans and all applicable Regulations. Supervising and instructing staff to prepare database entries from site visits and field reports that record project progress. Noting and instructing staff to correct suspected plan inconsistencies, and potential or existing deficiencies to supervisor.

• Supervising and/or assisting in the enforcement and resolution of regulatory violations.

• Meeting with subordinate staff, project applicants and representatives of state and local government agencies.

(This is a brief description of what you might do in this position and does not include all the duties of this position.)

Some of the physical activities performed by Associate Project Managers and environmental conditions experienced are: walking to and from inspection sites and during the course of inspections; climbing and descending ladders or stairs to get to areas to be inspected, including exposed heights and confined spaces; standing for extended periods of time; distinguishing colors; bending, stretching, and stooping during inspections; communicating orally; climbing over and around various objects; walking in areas that may be damp, moldy, dark, dusty, smoky, vermin infested, noisy, acrid, or containing fumes, emissions, extreme heat and cold, lead dust, asbestos, or other potentially hazardous material; and working outdoors in all kinds of weather.

Special Working Conditions: Associate Project Managers may be required to work shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Qualification Requirements
One year of full-time satisfactory experience in supervising employees performing project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, on engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects, or supervising a construction project with a value of $1,000,000 or more, and either:
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, landscape architecture, business administration, or public administration, and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, for engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects; or
2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in “1” above; or
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus any combination of college or university education and/or experience described in “1” above to make up the equivalent of five years of education and experience. One year of experience credit will be given for (a) each 30 semester credits of college or university education leading to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, landscape architecture, business administration or public administration; (b)
a Masters degree from an accredited college or university in one of the disciplines described in “1” above; or (c) a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, or Registered Landscape Architect.

Experience which is primarily of a design nature is not acceptable towards meeting the qualification requirements.

4. In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least one additional year of experience as described in "1" above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least one year as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project.

5. In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least two additional years of experience as described in "1" above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least two additional years as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project.

• Proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint

• Knowledge of AutoCAD and HydroCAD

• Ability to supervise staff effectively

• Ability to write and edit reports

• Ability to review and analyze drawings, plans and maps

• Ability to review and analyze engineering reports and other relevant data

• Ability to perform arithmetic calculations

• Ability to assigns work and coordinate schedules of subordinate staff efficiently

• Ability to grasp new concepts, standards, regulations and systems

• Ability to write in a concise, detailed and organized manner

• Ability to assigns priorities to tasks

• Supervisory Ability

• Analytical and Technical Ability

• Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Time Management and Efficiency

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.

Valhalla is a hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, Westchester County, New York approximately 28 miles north of New York City.

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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.

35 Hours per week / May be required to work shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

465 Columbus Avenue
Valhalla, NY 10595

New York City Residency is not required for this position