City Of New York

Program Manager for Stormwater Permitting

City Of New York$80K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect.
  • Master's degree in landscape architecture from an accredited institution or four years of relevant experience.
  • Three years of full-time landscape architectural work experience required; four years if no master's degree is held.
  • Experience as a major contributor or project leader on complex projects for higher level placements.

Responsibilities

  • Manage Stormwater Permitting Unit and represent the team in inter-agency meetings.
  • Oversee and improve Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) applications.
  • Prepare and submit in-house SWPPP applications with necessary approvals.
  • Review stormwater permit applications for efficiency and compliance.
  • Update design guidelines for stormwater capture in collaboration with other agencies.
  • Analyze permitting trends and recommend improvements to processes.
  • Assist and support other teams with basic SWPPP queries.

Benefits

  • Career advancement opportunities within the Capital Projects Division.
  • Involvement in sustainability initiatives and transformative landscape projects.
  • Engagement with various divisions and agencies, enhancing professional networking.
  • Work location in the Olmsted Center, a focal point for historic landscape architecture.
  • Contributions to significant urban environmental challenges through active projects.
Full Job Description
Major Responsibilities - Reporting to the Director of Landscape Architecture Design Resources, manage Stormwater Permitting Unit and represent the team at meetings within the Capital Projects Division and with other agencies. - Oversee Agency efforts to track and improve Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) applications for the Capital Projects Division. - In coordination with the unit, Stormwater Design Engineer and Civil Engineering Division, prepare, sign, and stamp in-house design SWPPP applications for submittal and approval as needed. - Assist in the timely review of all in-house and consultant led stormwater permit applications for the Capital Projects Division. - Create and/or update design guidelines for stormwater capture, working with other divisions and agencies as needed. - Prepare reports identifying permitting trends and patterns in stormwater permit approvals. - Recommend potential improvements and reforms to the permitting process and implement these procedures within the Division. - Provide basic Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) assistance to other teams and divisions within Parks and design consultants working for the Agency. - Respond to questions/inquiries from the Construction Division to support Construction Division during construction and closeout. - Work with the Director of Landscape Architect Resources to lead and/or assist with other Capital Projects Division sustainability initiatives as requested. Work Location: Olmsted Center, Queens How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 794105. All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications. *Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume. NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request. nyc.gov/parks MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW. For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov) LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT - 21315 Qualifications 1. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect and a master's degree in landscape architecture from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work; or NOTE: Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment. The college or university must be accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). 2. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect and four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work. NOTE: Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment. 1. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect and a master's degree in landscape architecture from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and three (3) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work; or NOTE: Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment. 2. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect; and four (4) years full-time, satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work. NOTE: Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment. SPECIAL NOTE: In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project. 1. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect; and a master's degree in landscape architecture from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work; or NOTE: Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment. The college or university must be accredited by regional, national, professional, or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). 2. A valid New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect; and four (4) years full-time, satisfactory experience in landscape architectural work. NOTE: Current New York State Registration as a Landscape Architect must be maintained for the duration of your employment. SPECIAL NOTE: In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project. Additional Information

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