Deputy Director of Quality Control, Design and Construction

**To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Administrative Procurement Analyst, or be reachable on civil service list #3107.**

The Division of Transportation Planning and Management (TPM) is responsible for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods on the City's streets, supporting the larger goals of economic and social vitality for people living, working, and doing business in New York City. The Division's responsibilities include roadway project planning, roadway design, technical analysis, maintenance of street signs, transit development, freight mobility, and roadway markings. TPM's Design & Construction (D&C) unit has professional engineering oversight for geometric design elements of NYC roadways. We draw on expertise and talent of Civil Engineers, Urban Designers, Planners, Asset Managers, Inspectors, Administrators, Analysts, and others to evolve and maintain the curb geometry and street plans for all NYC's 6300+ miles of roads, create and maintain official pavement marking and concrete island plans, and oversee the application and refurbishment of NYC's 250+ million linear feet of pavement markings (stripes, messages, colored surface treatments for bus/bike/plaza, etc.).

The Deputy Director of Quality Control for DOT's Pavement Safety Markings Program (PSM) will work under the direction of the Director of Quality Control with wide latitude for independent initiative, judgment, and decision making. The Deputy Director will perform work in the planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of quality management methodologies related to the PSM. The responsibilities include creating, modifying, and implementing quality control processes and procedures to ensure contract compliance and quality objectives. Organizing and supervising the day-to-day activities of the quality control team, including inspection and testing of pavement marking installations, collecting samples of pavement marking materials, reviewing contractor payment requisitions for accuracy and completeness, and investigating and resolving quantity variance. Develop metrics to monitor and evaluate the work of the quality control team and inspection staff, and provide recommendations to senior management related to corrective action. Prepare cost estimates to assist with maintaining the budget for fiscal resources, forecasting the need for change orders, monitoring the liquidated damages clause per contract, and tracking pavement markings installation targets. Assist in the preparation and review of contract specifications. Monitor contractor and vendor performance for contract compliance. Participate in change management initiatives related to system improvements and automation technology. Advise senior management on resolving disputes with operational problems and improvements to existing policy and programs.

The Department of Transportation's (DOT) mission is to provide for the safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible movement of people and goods in the City of New York and to maintain and enhance the transportation infrastructure crucial to the economic vitality and quality of life of our primary customers, City residents. DOT is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse workforce in an open and inclusive environment.

Preferred Skills
Knowledge of quality management systems, project management methodologies, contract payment processing, and contract administration. Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Strong ability to multitask and work in a team environment.

Work Location:
33-00 Northern Blvd, LIC, New York

Hours/Shift:
35 Hours/ To be determined

Additional Information:
**To be considered for this position candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Administrative Procurement Analyst, be reachable on civil service list #3107.**

This position may be eligible for remote work up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program agreed to between the City and DC37. For information on NYC Civil Service please visit https://www.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/apply-for-a-city-job.page

To Apply
All resumes are to be submitted electronically using one of the following methods:
Current employees, please log into Employee Self Service and follow the Careers Link. Job ID #: 774240
All other applicants go to www.nyc.gov/careers and search for Job ID # 774240
No phone calls, faxes, or personal inquiries permitted.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. Most public libraries have computers available for use.
Note: New hires must reside in NYC for the first two years of employment. Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
For more information about DOT, visit us at: www.nyc.gov/dot.

ADM PROC ANAL-NM FRM M1-3 - 8297A

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of full-time satisfactory professional experience in purchasing, procurement, contract administration or a related field, at least eighteen months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity or supervising professional personnel performing duties in one or more of the above fields; or

2. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience described in "1" above.

Possession of an acceptable professional procurement certification may be substituted for up to one year of the experience described in "1" above. However, all candidates must have the eighteen months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience described in""1" above.

Knowledge of quality management systems, project management methodologies, contract payment processing, and contract administration. Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Strong ability to multitask and work in a team environment.

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.

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/.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.