Supt. Water & Sewer Systems M1/Resiliency Manager, Field Operations
About The Position
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations, Division of Field Operations, seeks an experienced Superintendent of Water and Sewer Systems to manage its Coastal Resiliency Team. The position manages, operates, maintains, and oversees the performance of critical coastal resiliency infrastructure and stormwater assets throughout New York City. It oversees citywide resiliency gate operations and maintenance, coordinates outfall inspection programs, and manages arterial highway catch basin cleaning and maintenance. 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. This work supports DEP’s efforts to protect communities and public infrastructure from flooding and climate-related impacts.
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, with the four years of supervisory or managerial experience still required.
- A Motor Vehicle Operator’s License valid in New York State.
- Ability to perform a combination of office and field work and travel throughout New York City’s five boroughs.
Responsibilities
- Manage the Bureau’s Coastal Resiliency Team and oversee its 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; coordinate with internal CSI, Emergency Construction, and Capital Planning groups as required.
- Manage arterial highway catch basin cleaning and maintenance across designated citywide arterial roadways.
- Develop, implement, and monitor preventive maintenance schedules for resiliency and stormwater infrastructure assets.
- Establish operational priorities, work plans, and resource allocation strategies.
- 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 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 budgets, equipment utilization, and workforce planning.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for executive leadership on program performance and infrastructure needs.
- Lead and evaluate field operations and a workforce of more than 50 employees and supervisors.
- Travel throughout New York City’s five boroughs to oversee operations and inspect infrastructure assets.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
