Deputy Director of Structural Engineering
City of New York, New York, NY, United States
Eligibility
Current permanent City employees serving in the Administrative Engineer civil service title On leave from the title Permanent City employees in or on leave from a comparable title with a valid New York State Professional Engineer License Candidates who are reachable on the Administrative Engineer civil service list, Exam No. 5163 NYC Parks is a design award‑winning city agency that builds and cares for public spaces for New Yorkers to connect, play and enjoy. These public spaces, encompassing over 5,000 properties and 14% of the city’s land and coastline, include seawalls and waterfronts, pedestrian bridges, beaches and boardwalks, parks and playgrounds, historic houses, recreation centers and pools and spray showers. Work Location
Olmsted Center, Queens Major Responsibilities
Under direction of the Engineering Team Leader, manage engineering staff by assigning projects, monitoring workloads, team and projects progress, schedule and/or performance; perform review of technical work, monitor and evaluate employees’ performance, attendance and approve timesheets and leave requests; and update staff on any relevant Agency or division matters. Direct and manage workload specifically associated with structural engineering work within Parks’ purview. Ensure projects are consistently designed and executed according to best practices and properly filed with Department of Buildings or any other authorities having jurisdiction. Ensure timely completion of design projects and transmittal of bid documents. Facilitate rapid problem‑solving on issues that arise during construction or conditions that may pose a danger to the public. Coordinate project‑specific intra‑ and inter‑agency projects, such as design coordination, stakeholder input, permits, design presentations and approvals. Serve as agency‑wide point person for technical consultation within the appropriate engineering field. Serve as Engineering Department liaison and attend meetings with architects, landscape architects, consultants, contractors, stakeholders and representatives of other agencies. Minimum Qualifications
A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer. 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
Specialty in Structural Engineering. Thorough understanding of NYC Department of Building codes/regulations. At least five years of experience with both technical design and project management duties. Knowledge in the following specialized areas: waterfront structures and sustainable/“green” design. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite and relevant structural design software. Excellent communication and organizational skills. A driver license valid in New York State. 55a Program
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
This position is exempt from NYC residency requirements. 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. Salary: $140,000.00 – $150,000.00
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Current permanent City employees serving in the Administrative Engineer civil service title On leave from the title Permanent City employees in or on leave from a comparable title with a valid New York State Professional Engineer License Candidates who are reachable on the Administrative Engineer civil service list, Exam No. 5163 NYC Parks is a design award‑winning city agency that builds and cares for public spaces for New Yorkers to connect, play and enjoy. These public spaces, encompassing over 5,000 properties and 14% of the city’s land and coastline, include seawalls and waterfronts, pedestrian bridges, beaches and boardwalks, parks and playgrounds, historic houses, recreation centers and pools and spray showers. Work Location
Olmsted Center, Queens Major Responsibilities
Under direction of the Engineering Team Leader, manage engineering staff by assigning projects, monitoring workloads, team and projects progress, schedule and/or performance; perform review of technical work, monitor and evaluate employees’ performance, attendance and approve timesheets and leave requests; and update staff on any relevant Agency or division matters. Direct and manage workload specifically associated with structural engineering work within Parks’ purview. Ensure projects are consistently designed and executed according to best practices and properly filed with Department of Buildings or any other authorities having jurisdiction. Ensure timely completion of design projects and transmittal of bid documents. Facilitate rapid problem‑solving on issues that arise during construction or conditions that may pose a danger to the public. Coordinate project‑specific intra‑ and inter‑agency projects, such as design coordination, stakeholder input, permits, design presentations and approvals. Serve as agency‑wide point person for technical consultation within the appropriate engineering field. Serve as Engineering Department liaison and attend meetings with architects, landscape architects, consultants, contractors, stakeholders and representatives of other agencies. Minimum Qualifications
A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer. 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
Specialty in Structural Engineering. Thorough understanding of NYC Department of Building codes/regulations. At least five years of experience with both technical design and project management duties. Knowledge in the following specialized areas: waterfront structures and sustainable/“green” design. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite and relevant structural design software. Excellent communication and organizational skills. A driver license valid in New York State. 55a Program
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
This position is exempt from NYC residency requirements. 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. Salary: $140,000.00 – $150,000.00
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