Supt. Water & Sewer Systems M1/Resiliency Manager, Field Operations

City of New York•Queens, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO), Division of Field Operations, seeks a Superintendent of Water and Sewer Systems to serve as Manager of the Coastal Resiliency Team. This position manages, operates, maintains, and oversees the performance of critical coastal resiliency infrastructure and stormwater assets throughout New York City. The Superintendent oversees citywide resiliency gate operations and maintenance, coordinates outfall inspection programs, and manages arterial highway catch basin cleaning and maintenance activities to protect public infrastructure, reduce flood risk, and support the reliability of the City's stormwater and sewer systems. The Superintendent leads a multidisciplinary workforce of more than 50 employees and supervisors, planning, directing, and evaluating field operations to meet annual performance objectives and requirements. The role combines office and field work and may require responding to emergencies during adverse weather, coastal flooding, and other infrastructure incidents. The selected candidate must travel throughout the five boroughs to oversee operations and inspect infrastructure assets. Candidates must have eight years of full-time experience acquired within the last ten years in construction, operation, repair, or maintenance of water supply distribution, sewer, and/or drainage systems, including four years in a supervisory or managerial capacity, or equivalent education and/or experience. All candidates must have the required four years of supervisory or managerial experience and a New York State-valid Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Requirements

Eight years of full-time experience acquired within the last ten years in construction, operation, repair, or maintenance of water supply distribution, sewer, and/or drainage systems, including four years in a supervisory or managerial capacity; or equivalent education and/or experience.
All candidates must have four years of supervisory or managerial experience as described in the experience requirement.
Must possess a Motor Vehicle Operator's License valid in the State of New York.
Must be able to travel throughout the five boroughs to oversee operations and inspect infrastructure assets.

Responsibilities

Manage the Bureau's Coastal Resiliency Team and oversee associated operational and maintenance programs.
Direct coordination, inspection, operation, testing, repair, and maintenance of resiliency gates throughout New York City.
Oversee planning and execution of citywide outfall inspection programs to ensure the integrity and functionality of stormwater and sewer discharge infrastructure.
Coordinate with internal CSI, Emergency Construction, and Capital Planning groups as required.
Manage arterial highway catch basin cleaning and maintenance operations across designated arterial roadways citywide.
Develop, implement, and monitor preventive maintenance schedules for resiliency and stormwater infrastructure assets.
Establish operational priorities, work plans, and resource allocation strategies to maximize efficiency and service delivery.
Monitor work performance, productivity metrics, and program outcomes for compliance with agency goals and performance standards.
Track and report key performance indicators, maintenance activities, and annual operational objectives.
Coordinate emergency response operations related to flooding, coastal storm events, and infrastructure failures, including flood gate activation as required.
Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, environmental requirements, and agency EHS policies.
Collaborate with DEP bureaus, external agencies, contractors, and stakeholders on resiliency initiatives and infrastructure projects.
Manage budgetary resources, equipment utilization, and workforce planning to support operational objectives.
Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for executive leadership regarding program performance and infrastructure needs.
Lead and evaluate field operations and travel throughout the five boroughs to oversee work and inspect infrastructure assets.
Respond to emergency operations during adverse weather events, coastal flooding incidents, and other infrastructure-related emergencies as needed.