What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACCOUNTABLE MANAGER position at City of New York?
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 storm water, 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.
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The Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) currently has a portfolio of capital projects valued at $23.8B, and another $10.5B projected over the next 10-year commitment plan. The projects BEDC implements allow DEP as a whole to continue to operate and maintain an exemplary water supply system.
Our Water System Capital Program (WSCP) oversees planning, design, construction management, and construction to support the upgrading and state of good repair of the Bureau of Water Supply’s critical infrastructure. BEDC delivers a substantial multibillion dollar capital program as required to provide for new infrastructure as well as the reconstruction of existing assets to ensure the integrity, continuity, and high quality of the water supply. This work spans the DEP’s vast network of wastewater treatment plants, dams, bridges, shafts, reservoirs, tunnels, pumping stations, ultraviolet disinfection system, filtration systems, and associated facilities throughout New York City and its watershed.
BEDC seeks to hire a Civil Engineer 2 to be an Accountable Manager (AM) for WSCP. Under general supervision, the selected candidate will report to a Portfolio Manager supervising water and wastewater system projects within the watershed, which extends 125 miles north and west of the City, and within NYC. These projects will include an improvement program for dams located outside and within New York City and may include other reservoirs, aqueducts, wastewater treatment plants, bridges, roadways or other miscellaneous infrastructure projects.
The selected candidate will be responsible for the achievement of project goals and milestones, ensuring that all prepared schedules, reports, and work products conform to the scope of work. S / he will also undertake the preparation, negotiation, and processing of appropriate modifications to Consultant Contract scope, cost, and schedule for successful project completion. The selected candidate will provide day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates’ work assignments, motivate current employees, approve time and leave, evaluate staff members and determine staffing requirements for implementation of the program. S / he will ensure that environmental health & safety is incorporated throughout the project lifecycle and must be focused on client service to the operating Bureaus. The selected candidate is responsible for the implementation of all project delivery procedures and coordination with all Bureau support divisions, such as the Project Controls Group (Schedule & Cost), Permit Resource Division, Sustainability, Contracts Support, etc.
The selected candidate must be a “hands-on” project manager capable of quickly recognizing what is required for a project and providing the sustained effort necessary to see that project through from conception to completion. S / he will be responsible for the seamless communication / coordination with Agency Bureaus, other City Agencies, and key Stakeholders. The selected candidate must focus on resolutions of issues and risk mitigation to keep the project moving and must manage the quality of the project delivery throughout the project lifecycle. Where necessary, the selected candidate will be responsible for managing the staff efficiently and effectively to ensure adequate staffing of projects and opportunities for professional growth. S / he will also be responsible for continuous monitoring of key performance indicators with respect to scope, schedule, budget, and other project performance metrics.
Only those applicants with permanent civil service status as a Civil Engineer or who took the previous Civil Engineer Promotional Exam No. 4522 or Open Competitive Exam No. 4030 are eligible to apply to this JVN. If you do not have permanent civil service status as a Civil Engineer or have not taken the mentioned exams, please do not apply to this position as you will not be considered for an interview.
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Project Management of large capital contracts
- Critical thinking and effective independent data analysis
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Understanding of codes and standards
- This position may require operation of a motor vehicle to perform site visits, equipment testing, inspections, and to attend meetings with project stakeholders. Possession of a valid NYS driver’s license may be required for this job assignment.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel) and Microsoft Project.
Minimum Qualifications
1) Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; and
2) A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License. Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
A master's degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be substituted for one year of the civil engineering experience required in “1
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