Deputy Director Of Conservation And Optimization

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY EMPLOYEES PERMANENT IN THE TITLE ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECT MANAGER WILL BE CONSIDERED

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.

The Office of Energy and Resource Recovery Programs (Energy Office) is charged with plotting the course for DEP to meet its energy and carbon neutrality goals, as well as maximizing resource recovery. The Energy Office also provides energy and performance tracking, program assessment, scientific research, emergency planning and internal auditing services to DEP's operating bureaus.

The Energy Office is seeking to hire a Deputy Director of Conservation and Optimization who will be responsible for managing critical Energy Office programs and collaborating closely with operating bureaus to effectively manage energy resources. The selected candidate will report directly to the Director of the Energy Office. The Deputy Director's role will be to provide technical guidance to the entire agency to ensure equipment is maintained and operated to function at peak efficiency. The Deputy Director will also be responsible for ensuring critical Energy Office programs such as the Co-digestion and beneficial reuse of biogas are operating effectively. In addition, this role will oversee facility audits and benchmarking efforts. Based on facility needs, they will identify critical needs to ensure the Energy Office programs operate effectively. This role will work closely with operations to identify new opportunities to improve process efficiency and troubleshoot suboptimal system performance to develop new operational strategies.

Minimum 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.

Preferred Skills

• Masters degree in environmental engineering, water resources management, or a related field.

• 7+ years experience in wastewater management, process optimization, or a closely related field.

• In-depth knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and environmental regulations pertaining to water resources.

• Demonstrated experience optimizing wastewater treatment processes.

• Familiarity with emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in water conservation, wastewater management, and sustainability.

• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities to save energy across operational processes and systems.

• Ability to make recommendations for process improvements and drive operational innovations.

• Familiar with energy modeling and Green House Gas (GHG) accounting, specifically as related to the wastewater treatment process and its byproducts.

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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

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.