Deputy Commissioner, Bureau of Water & Sewer Operations - Administrative Engineer M7

City of New York•New York, NY

1d•$250,000 - $278,769

About The Position

The Deputy Commissioner of the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO) directs the operation, maintenance, and capital planning of New York City’s water and sewer distribution systems. Reporting under the executive direction of the Chief Operating Officer, the position carries broad latitude for independent judgment and decision-making and oversees the Bureau’s Operations, Engineering & Planning, Environmental Health & Safety, Business Operations, Core Services, and Digital Transformation divisions. The role’s central mission is to provide residents with high-quality drinking water and properly functioning water supply, sewer, and drainage collection systems. The Deputy Commissioner oversees water and sewer repairs and maintenance, capital project development, the in-city distribution system, reservoirs and pumping stations, water treatment, and delivery pressure. The role also directs the review, approval, and inspection of private connections to city-owned water mains and sewers, and manages the Bureau’s environmental health and safety program to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The position is responsible for long-range infrastructure policy and capital planning, ensuring the Bureau’s capital commitment plan is realized, and improving infrastructure dependability. The Deputy Commissioner represents the agency with external stakeholders and leads digital transformation initiatives, including adopting technologies and tools to improve operational efficiency, automate workflows, and support data-driven decisions.

Requirements

Must be permanent in the Administrative Engineer civil service title to be considered for an interview.
Valid New York State Professional Engineer license.
Six years of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or plan examining work.
At least two years of the required experience must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity.

Responsibilities

Direct the operation, maintenance, and capital planning of New York City’s water and sewer distribution systems.
Oversee the Bureau’s Operations, Engineering & Planning, Environmental Health & Safety, Business Operations, Core Services, and Digital Transformation divisions.
Manage water and sewer repairs and maintenance throughout New York City.
Develop capital budget projects for in-city water main replacement, new sewer projects, distribution appurtenances, and related infrastructure.
Oversee the downstate distribution system, reservoirs, and pumping stations, including drinking-water treatment and adequate distribution pressure.
Oversee maintenance and repair of the in-city water supply distribution system and sewer and drainage systems.
Direct investigation of water and sewer complaints and work involving leaks, water mains, hydrants, valves, castings, regulators, shutdowns, shafts, sewer backups, catch basins, and broken sewers.
Manage the review, approval, and inspection of private connections to city-owned water mains and sewer systems, including private service lines, cross connections, house connections, and developer plans.
Manage the Bureau’s Environmental Health and Safety Program and ensure operations comply with applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety requirements.
Develop long-range policy for New York City water and sewer infrastructure, plan long-range capital needs, ensure the capital commitment plan is realized, and maximize infrastructure dependability.
Represent the agency in meetings with government agencies, community organizations, and private sector partners, advocating for the Bureau’s needs and interests.
Oversee digital transformation initiatives and advocate for and implement technologies and digital tools that improve operational efficiency, workflow automation, and data-driven decision-making.