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Deputy Director (Technical)

  1. DEPT OF DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
Posted on: 02/03/2026
  1. Full-time

Location

QUEENS

  1. Exam may be required

Department

INFRA/PGRM MGMT/E&SS/EXEC

$62,407.00 – $131,871.00

Job Description

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

Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Engineer title or those who are reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #5564), or the open-competitive list (exam #5163) may apply. Please indicate a copy of your Notice of Result 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’s Division of Infrastructure is seeking a Deputy Director to join the Program Management Unit – Engineering & Support Services’ Front-End Planning (FEP) – Drainage Planning and The NYC Department of Design and Construction’s Division of Infrastructure is seeking a Deputy Director to join the Program Management Unit – Engineering & Support Services’ Front-End Planning (FEP) – Drainage Planning and Modeling / Capital / Scope Engineering.

The successful candidate will lead in the efforts of providing Capital Project scope development support by evaluating current and future infrastructure improvement projects to support multiple City initiatives such as: Rezoning Planning and Assessments, Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permit (MS4), PlaNYC: Getting Sustainability Done, Climate Change and Coastal Resiliency along with support for ongoing City Programs and Initiatives.

Selected candidate will play a key role in a variety of hydraulics and hydrology analysis and conduct modeling to provide scope development support to City Agencies for drainage study and/or alternative design analysis; develop or apply existing models to compare alternatives and perform cost-benefit analyses as required for capital scope development with a project feasibility study; coordinate water resource planning efforts; provide Agency-wide technical support for current design projects and alternative design analysis(Including but not limited to alternative sewer design and high level grading design analysis) as needed; provide reports/presentations of findings, conduct preliminary constructability analysis and preliminary quantity takeoff/cost estimate, attend meetings with sponsor Agencies and stakeholders, and when required, submit to City Agencies as part of Capital Project scope planning or feasibility study efforts; supervise and mentor staff on managing and performing tasks related to planning, evaluating, designing, and modeling presentations for multiple projects; and will be involved in research and development efforts on advancing adoption of new technologies in sewer infrastructure.

The candidate will also oversee the Capital Project Scope Development Studies (CPSDs) portfolio for the Division of Infrastructure that will be Sponsored by the Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for various project types of projects from street improvements to drainage studies. As part of the CPSD portfolio the selected candidate will coordinate with sponsor agencies in the submission of required justification documents to OMB and will also be tasked with drafting consultant task orders for the proposed study. The portfolio will also be supplemented with projects from DEP’s portfolio of special programs such as the Southeast Queen’s Initiative, Green Infrastructure and/or Cloudburst. The candidate must be familiar with DEP’s most updated Drainage Criteria and Stormwater Management Plan, as well as the Mayor’s Office of Environmental Justice Climate Resiliency Design Guidelines.

Lastly, the Deputy Director will supervise a team responsible for monitoring, tracking progress, identifying, and addressing critical issues regarding Capital Infrastructure studies/projects; and reviewing project scope and conceptual/schematic designs for Infrastructure Capital projects. And will also manage consultant contract and consultants responsible for conducting drainage planning & modeling and/or Capital Project Scope Development studies.

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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ADM ENGINEER (NON MGRL) - 1001A


Minimum Qualifications

1. A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer.

2. 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.


Preferred Skills

Candidates should be well versed in technical applications Microsoft (Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint). Also, soft skills such as communication, proven teamwork, emotional intelligence, problem-solving, critical thinking, adaptability, time management and the ability to handle confidential matters with discretion are highly desired. A valid NYS Driver’s license is a must.
55a Program

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.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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/.
Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position
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.

Job ID

768126

Title code

1001A

Civil service title

ADM ENGINEER (NON MGRL)

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

Deputy Director (Technical)

  1. Experienced (non-manager)

Job level

00

Number of positions

1

Work location

30-30 Thomson Ave L I City Qns

  1. Engineering, Architecture, & Planning

Deputy Director (Technical)

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