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ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECT MANAGER GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE

Job Description

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the city.

DEP’s Green infrastructure program designs, constructs and maintains a range of Green Infrastructure assets that collect stormwater from streets, sidewalks, and other hard surfaces before it can enter the sewer system or cause local flooding. By reducing the amount of stormwater that flows into the Sewer System, green infrastructure helps prevent Combined Sewer Overflows and improves the health of local waterways.

The Bureau of Environmental Planning and Analysis at the New York City Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a Administrative Project Manager for the NYC Green Infrastructure Maintenance Program. This is a management class position, with several assignment levels. Administrative Project Managers plan, coordinate, and oversee the development and progress of a major capital project program.

Under general supervision, the selected candidate will have the following primary responsibilities:

- All personnel perform related work.

- Under administrative direction, with extremely wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgement, initiative, and action, performs extremely difficult, responsible, and complex work in planning, coordinating, and overseeing the development and progress of a major capital project program including making determinations of costs, of time estimates, and of sources of funding associated with construction projects.

- In an agency with a very large capital budget, is responsible for development, negotiation, and administration of the overall capital budget. The decisions made by Administrative Project Managers impact on the City's capital budget.

- Directs a large staff of project management professionals engaged in managing the timely and cost-effective implementation of major capital projects for a particular client agency or programmatic type.

- Directs the oversight of major capital construction projects from initiation to completion; or serves as capital budget officers for agencies with very large and complex capital budgets.

- Directs technical project management operations including project planning, budget, and scope development, vendor procurement, design and construction management, and project close-outs.

- In the temporary absence of supervisor, may assume the duties of that position.

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, business administration, or public administration, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience in the planning, administering or expediting of engineering design, and/or construction, or coordinating a very large engineering project, two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or
2. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and nine years of experience as described in "1" above; two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or

3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. An accredited Master's degree in one of the disciplines described in "1" above, a law degree, or a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect or Landscape Architect may be substituted for one year of the required experience. However, all candidates must have the two years of the administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.

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.

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What You Should Know About ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECT MANAGER GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE, City of New York

As the Administrative Project Manager for Green Infrastructure Maintenance at the NYC Department of Environmental Protection, you're stepping into an exciting role that directly impacts the city’s environment and public health. Here in New York City, our commitment to sustainable practices is embodied in our Green Infrastructure program, which promotes efficient stormwater management to keep our water systems thriving. In this management-level position, you'll plan, coordinate, and oversee a variety of major capital projects, ensuring they align with our broader ecological goals. Your role will involve collaborating with a talented team of project management professionals, providing strategic direction, and administering an impactful capital budget that supports the city's essential environmental initiatives. You can expect to oversee everything from project planning and execution to vendor procurement and construction management, all while utilizing your independent judgment and expertise. This position not only allows you to leverage your experience in engineering or architecture but also your leadership skills, as you'll guide your team through complex and responsible engineering challenges. With New York City's vast watershed areas and an ambitious goal of reducing pollution, you’ll find that every decision you make reverberates through the community and the ecosystems we serve. If you’re passionate about green initiatives and want to make a difference in urban infrastructure, this role is the perfect fit for you!

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What are the primary responsibilities of the Administrative Project Manager at NYC Department of Environmental Protection?

The Administrative Project Manager at the NYC Department of Environmental Protection is responsible for planning and overseeing major capital project programs related to green infrastructure. This includes making important decisions regarding costs, time estimates, and funding sources for construction projects, directing project management professionals, and ensuring timely and effective project implementation.