Director (Technical) Job at City of New York in New York

Hours: Full-Time Position – 35 Hours

Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Engineer title or those who are reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #5564), or the open-competitive list (exam #5163) may apply. Please indicate a copy of your Notice of Result card or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.

The Department of Design and Construction seeks to hire a Director for the Office of Quality Assurance. Under the direction of the Executive Director, the selected candidate will manage the overall activities of the Materials Testing & Fabrication Inspection, and Field Auditing Units, including supervision of the Deputy Director, a group of engineers, technicians, inspectors, and consultants, to ensure that all materials and products used in DDC capital construction projects conform to DDC specifications, performance requirements, and construction industry standards. The selected candidate will oversee and manage all quality assurance activities, including audits of Public Buildings and Infrastructure construction projects; inspections of various materials within the manufacturing and assembly plants, concrete and asphalt plants, and testing laboratories; coordination of material inspection requests, assignment of consultant, review and distribution of inspection and test results; and, vendor approval process. Additional responsibilities will include: all aspects of contract management, developing and updating SOPs and manuals, conducting performance evaluations, attending various meetings, preparing and delivering presentations, interacting with the Deputy Director and Section Chiefs to ensure projects are prioritized and to monitor key performance indicators with a focus on continuous improvement; preparing periodic project status reports for Senior Management, representing the Safety & Site Support Division at intra/ inter-agency and regulatory agency meetings, and providing needed information to outside agencies.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

All applicants, including City Employees:
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ADMINISTRATIVE ENGINEER - 10015

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

Candidate should have a minimum of ten years construction-related and supervisory experience and have practical knowledge of material testing and fabrication operations. A working knowledge of AASHTO, ASME, ASTM, API, AWWA, and AWS codes and standards metallurgy and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods is preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

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.