What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director position at City Of New York?
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Job Description
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 agency's promotional list (exam #1506), or the open-competitive list (exam #1122) may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results 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 seeks a Director to oversee the Bridges-Steps Street-Retaining Wall Program's team. Under the direction of the Assistant Commissioner, the selected candidate will oversee the expeditious delivery of a portfolio of projects, which may include pedestrian bridges, steps streets, retaining walls, and roadways from initiation, through design and construction completion, including planning, risk analysis, permits and acquisition. The Director will conduct progress meetings with Program Management, Design, Construction, client agencies' key personnel and other stake holders associated with these projects; ensure timely resolution of problems arising during planning, design, and construction of executive projects; as well as completion of such projects on time, and within budget. Selected candidate must be able to represent the Assistant Commissioner at meetings with City, State, and Federal agencies; produce periodic executive briefing reports and presentations; must have the ability to manage and train staff to carry out all areas of Design and Construction functions; and must understand FHWA, FTA, NYSDOT regulations, Federal, and City standards and procedures.
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 :
Please go to NYC Government Jobs / Explore Careers / City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.
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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
