Section Chief of Industrial Resource Management and Permitting - New York City, NY : Job Details

* IMPORTANT NOTE: Only those currently serving as a permanent or probable permanent, i.e. probationary, Environmental Engineer or on the list for Exam 3111 will be considered.*

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects public health and the environment by supplying clean drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, 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 delivers 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water per day to 8.5 million NYC residents and more than 1 million people in Upstate New York, and collects and treats an average of 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater per day.

The Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all facilities related to the treatment of sewage within the five boroughs of the City. This includes 14 wastewater treatment plants, sludge dewatering facilities, collections facilities (pumping stations, combined sewer overflow retention facilities, regulators, tide gates, etc.), wastewater laboratories and harbor vessels.

Job Purpose: Under general direction from the Chief, Division of Pollution Prevention and Monitoring, the Environmental Engineer III serves as the Chief of the Industrial Resource Management and Permitting Section in the Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT) and is responsible for the following tasks:

Job Tasks/Duties:

1. Develops schedules and scopes of the federally mandated Industrial Pretreatment Program.

2. Manages the issuance of control mechanisms to regulated industrial facilities.

3. Coordinates the implementation of field inspections of industrial and commercial facilities to verify compliance with Federal, State and New York City guidelines.

4. Evaluates engineering plans and monitoring reports of resource recovery initiatives.

5. Approves discharges from temporary dewatering activities and new industrial and commercial establishments.

6. Oversees the preparation of reports as required by SPDES permits, MS4 Permits, Consent Orders and other federal regulations.

7. Manages budget, procurement, records and database for the Section.

8. Coordinates and plans public outreach programs.

9. Demonstrates knowledge of and support for EEO standards and procedures.

10. Promotes a workplace free from safety hazards, and ensure that employees adhere to, and comply with, environmental, health and safety ( EH&S ) laws, rules and regulations, and the policies, standards and procedures outlined in the DEP Employee Environmental, Health and Safety Handbook.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A valid New York State Professional Engineer License and four years of full-time experience in environmental engineering. A master's degree in environmental engineering from an accredited college will be accepted as equivalent to one year of the

full-time experience in environmental engineering.

SPECIAL NOTE:

In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II or III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

Preferred Skills

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/ Work Experience: 1. Proficiency in the following computer programs: Microsoft Suite (Project, Excel, Word etc.) 2. Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and equipment 3. Strong technical writing and 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

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.