Job Description
Under executive direction of the Chief Operating Officer (COO), with the widest latitude for independent judgment and decision-making, candidate will serve as the Deputy Commissioner of the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations. As Deputy Commissioner, the selected candidate will direct the operation, maintenance, and capital planning for New York City's water and sewer distribution systems. The Deputy Commissioner will be overseeing all Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations divisions: Operations, Engineering & Planning, Environmental Health & Safety, and Business Operations, Core Services, and Digital Transformation. Primary responsibility is to direct the critical mission of the Bureau; providing residents of New York City with the highest quality of potable drinking water, and a proper functioning water supply, sewer and drainage collection systems.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
The Deputy Commissioner will oversee the management of all water and sewer repairs and maintenance within New York City, the development of Capital Budget projects for in-City water main replacement, new sewer projects and distribution appurtenances, the in-City water supply distribution system, water and sewer house connections, plan review and inspections. This involves the planning and project development for all new sewer systems, water mains, and all other related infrastructure within New York City. Overall responsibility for operation of the downstate distribution system, reservoirs and pumping stations. Ensuring proper treatment of the NYC's drinking water supply, adequate pressure throughout the distribution system for proper delivery of drinking water to residents. Overseeing the maintenance and repair of the in-City water supply distribution system and sewer and drainage system. This includes investigations of all water and sewer complaints, repairs of water leaks, water mains, hydrants, valves, castings, valve and regulator maintenance, performing water main shutdowns, shaft maintenance, resolving sewer back-ups, cleaning catch basins, and repairing broken sewers. Responsible for the overall management of the review, approval and inspection of private connections to city owned water mains and sewer systems. This includes connecting private service water lines to city-owned water mains, cross connections, house connections to the City's sewer system, all plans by private developers regarding sewer systems. Responsible for the overall management of the Bureau's Environmental Health and Safety Program. The overall objective of this program is to ensure that all Bureau operations comply with all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations regarding the environment, health and safety. Responsible for ensuring the development of long-range policy regarding the water and sewer infrastructure within NYC; ensuring the Bureau's capital commitment plan is realized; planning long-range capital needs for the Bureau and maximizing the dependability of the infrastructure systems. Represent the agency in meetings with external stakeholders, including government agencies, community organizations, and private sector partners, advocating for the needs and interests of the Bureau. Oversee digital transformation initiatives within the Bureau, focusing on the integration of innovation technologies to enhance operational efficiency; and advocate for and implement digital tools that facilitate data driven decision making, improving workflow automation.
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER (DEP) - 95275
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and 4 years of satisfactory experience
of a nature to qualify for the duties and responsibilities of the position, at least 18
months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, consultative or
executive capacity or supervising personnel performing activities related to the
duties of the position; or
2. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above.
However, all candidates must have the 18 months of administrative, managerial,
executive, consultative or supervisory experience described in "1" above.
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