City of New York

Executive Director

Posted: 13 hours ago

Job Description

Hours: Full-Time Position – 35 HoursWork Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101Only candidates who are permanent in the Assistant Civil Engineer title or those who are reachable on the Open-Competitive lists (exam #1101 or exam #5015) may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results 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, Division of Safety and Site Support, seeks an Executive Director. The Executive Director, with wide latitude for independent judgment, will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Office of Quality Assurance, Office of Construction Safety, and Prevailing Wage Unit. The selected candidate will report directly to the Assistant Commissioner, work closely with the unit Directors, and be responsible for all Agency construction safety, quality, and prevailing wage programs and processes, including regulatory compliance, emergency response, and accident investigations. Key responsibilities include the oversight and management of multiple contracts; coordinating with the Directors to ensure all projects are delivered on time and commitment deadlines for priority projects are met; assisting in the continued implementation of the division and agency’s performance metrics; and preparing periodic project status reports for Senior Management. The selected candidate will represent the Safety & Site Support Division at intra/ inter-agency, construction, and regulatory meetings, deliver presentations, and provide needed information both within the agency and to external stakeholders.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. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.All Applicants, Including City EmployeesPlease go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECT MANAGER - 83008Minimum Qualifications A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, 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 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 Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. One year of experience credit will be given for: (a) each 30 semester credits of college or university education leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration; (b) An accredited Master's degree in one of the disciplines described in "1" above; (c) a Juris Doctor degree, or (d) a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or Landscape Architect. However, all candidates must have the two years of the administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.Preferred SkillsMinimum of fifteen years of supervisory/managerial experience. Experience in construction safety and quality assurance field. Practical knowledge of federal, state and city laws, regulations, and standards, such as OSHA, NYC DOB, NYC DEP, NYC DOT, ASTM, MUTCD. Proficient in Word, Excel, and Power Point. Strong investigative and reporting skills, and ability to perform work under time-sensitive deadlines. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication, analytical and presentation skills. Candidates must hold a Driver’s License valid in the State of New York and have the ability to drive in all 5-boroughs of NYC.v55a ProgramThis 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 ForgivenessAs 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 RequirementNew York City Residency is not required for this positionAdditional InformationThe 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., $83,718.00 – $170,942.00

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