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

City of New York•Queens, NY

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About The Position

The Deputy Commissioner of the NYC Department of Environmental Protection’s 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 role has broad latitude for independent judgment and decision-making and oversees the Bureau’s Operations, Engineering & Planning, Environmental Health & Safety, and Business Operations, Core Services, and Digital Transformation divisions. The Bureau has an authorized headcount of more than 1,300 employees, an OTPS budget exceeding $60 million, a PS budget of $146 million, and an annual capital construction program exceeding $750 million. The position is responsible for the Bureau’s mission of providing residents with high-quality drinking water and functioning water supply, sewer, and drainage collection systems. It directs maintenance and repairs, capital project development and planning, drinking water distribution and system operations, private connection reviews and inspections, environmental health and safety compliance, long-range infrastructure policy and capital planning, external stakeholder representation, and digital transformation initiatives.

Requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience planning, administering, or expediting engineering design and/or construction, or coordinating a very large engineering project; at least two years of the experience must be in an administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory capacity.
Alternatively, a four-year high school diploma or equivalent and nine years of qualifying experience as described above, including at least two years in an administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory capacity.
Alternatively, education and/or experience equivalent to the stated education and experience pathways, while still having the required two years of administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory experience.
One year of experience credit may be granted for each 30 semester credits of qualifying college or university education leading to a bachelor's degree in a listed discipline, an accredited master's degree in a listed discipline, a Juris Doctor degree, or a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect, or Landscape Architect.

Responsibilities

Direct operation, maintenance, and capital planning for New York City’s water and sewer distribution systems.
Oversee all BWSO divisions: Operations, Engineering & Planning, Environmental Health & Safety, and Business Operations, Core Services, and Digital Transformation.
Direct water and sewer repairs and maintenance throughout New York City.
Develop capital budget projects for in-City water main replacement, new sewer projects, and distribution appurtenances.
Plan and develop new sewer systems, water mains, and related infrastructure within New York City.
Oversee operation of the downstate distribution system, reservoirs, and pumping stations.
Ensure proper treatment of the City’s drinking water supply and adequate pressure throughout the distribution system.
Oversee maintenance and repair of the in-City water supply distribution system and sewer and drainage system, including complaint investigations, leak and infrastructure repairs, water main shutdowns, shaft maintenance, sewer backup resolution, and catch basin cleaning.
Manage 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 sewer plans.
Manage the Bureau’s Environmental Health and Safety Program and ensure operations comply with applicable federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations.
Develop long-range policy for water and sewer infrastructure and ensure realization of the Bureau’s capital commitment plan.
Plan long-range capital needs and maximize the dependability of infrastructure systems.
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 integration of innovative technologies to improve operational efficiency.
Advocate for and implement digital tools that support data-driven decision-making and workflow automation.