Director, Capital Planning

New York City, NY • Queens, NY

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About The Position

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 stormwater, 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. The Bureau of Coastal Resilience (BCR) was created in October 2023 aimed at addressing the risks of current and future coastal flooding in New York City, fulfilling a major initiative in Mayor Adam's PlaNYC strategy. The Bureau of Coastal Resilience's vision is for a vibrant, healthy and safe coastal environment that allows people and businesses to thrive in the face of a changing climate - and specifically to, sea level rise, high tide events and storm surge. This requires a holistic, forward thinking, inclusive and equitable response to the risks of coastal flooding and an integrated approach to watershed management. BCR will develop and implement strategic planning initiatives and will be responsible for the operations and maintenance of coastal infrastructure assets along NYC's 520 miles of shoreline. BCR is committed to a coordinated approach to planning and response across NYC agencies, while working closely with community and partners.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college 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 in the planning, administering or expediting of engineering design, and/or construction, or coordinating a very large engineering project, two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity.
• A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and nine years of experience as described in '1' above; two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to '1' or '2' above. One year of experience credit will be given for: (a) each 30 semester credits of college or university education leading to a bachelor's 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; (b) An accredited Master's degree in one of the disciplines described in '1' above; (c) a Juris Doctor degree, or (d) a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or Landscape Architect. However, all candidates must have the two years of the administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory experience as described in '1' above.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent interpersonal, communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges.
• A solid working knowledge of program management procedures, budgeting and procurement, and engineering practice so as to facilitate successful planning, funding, procurement, design and construction of both capital and expense infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and lead a strong, multi-disciplinary team of professionals including: engineers, landscape architects, ecologists, GIS specialists etc.
• Establish bureau procedures including budgeting, strategy, capital planning & design, and regulatory compliance.
• Apply indepth knowledge of DEP utility assets and work closely with DEP bureaus to identify opportunities for a DEP one water approach to flood risk management.
• Engage with US Army Corps of Engineers on coastal storm risk management projects and guide BCRs engagement on Section 8106, which allows for inclusion of multiple forms of flood risks into USACE designs (including stormwater/inland flooding, groundwater etc).
• Lead DEP design reviews for existing USACE projects including: South Shore of Staten Island project and the Rockaways Bayside project, coordinating multi-agency input on design, engineering and implementation; ensure DEP utility assets are considered appropriately in designs.
• Organize and manage information and data of infrastructure projects and new assets. Manage collection, analysis, and reporting of various data streams and work closely with OMB on climate budgeting, and EDC on the shoreline maintenance program.
• Engage with the public, elected officials, the press, and other stakeholders to raise awareness about coastal resilience issues and initiatives.
• Be a good steward of resources through effective grant management, records retention and risk management across all delivery areas.
• Support BCR activities relating to FEMA mapping accreditation, soil remediation, wetland mitigation, flood vulnerability mapping and integration of climate science data into future-forward planning initiatives.

Benefits

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
• 55a Program eligibility for qualified persons with a disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees