ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER/DEPUTY CHIEF ENGINEER

New York City Department of Transportation
$80,931.00 - $208,826.00
United States, New York, New York
55 Water Street (Show on map)
Nov 01, 2024
Serves as Assistant Commissioner / Deputy Chief Engineer for the Capital Design & Construction Bureau in the Division of Bridges. Reports directly to the Deputy Commissioner / Chief Bridge Officer for overseeing the engineering operations and project management related to all Roadway bridges, the four East River bridges, all movable bridges and tunnels under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation. Oversees the development and implementation of the Capital Rehabilitation Program, including oversight of efforts to rehabilitate, reconstruct and administer component rehabilitation programs. Monitors and evaluates the performance of private consultants and contractors working under the City's responsibility. Provides direction for all construction related activities, programs and ongoing projects assigned to the Bureau. Integrates Bridges projects with Agency initiatives. Supervises directly and indirectly managerial, engineering and professional employees. Recruits and retains a diverse workforce. Performs other related managerial and engineering duties. **IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE ENGINEER TITLE Minimum Qualifications 1. A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer and six (6) years of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or plan examining work, at least two (2) years of which must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity. Preferred Skills Knowledge of current design and construction practices and procedures and of all aspects of engineering pertaining to the construction, reconstruction/rehabilitation of various types of bridges and related structures. Skill in communicating orally and in writing, and dealing effectively with City, State and Federal agencies, contractors, consulting engineers and architects, community organizations, and individuals representing these agencies. Ability to direct engineering, professional, technical and administrative staff in the review, analysis, coordination and control of highly technical and complex engineering projects. Familiarity with the City's budget and procurement processes and with environmental review procedures. IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION CANDIDATE MUST BE SERVING PERMANENTLY IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE ENGINEER TITLE** 55a Program This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program. Residency Requirement New York City Residency is not required for this position Additional Information The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.