City of New York

Deputy Commissioner

City of New York  •  New York City, NY (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Hours: Full-Time Position – 35 Hours

Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Engineer title or those who are reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #5564), or the open-competitive list (exam #5163) may apply. Please indicate a copy of your Notice of Result card 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 New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) seeks an experienced, strategic, and forward-thinking executive to serve as Deputy Commissioner for the Division of Infrastructure.

Reporting directly to the First Deputy Commissioner, with wide latitude for independent judgment, initiative, and decision-making, the Deputy Commissioner will direct the agency’s Division of Infrastructure. This executive leader oversees the planning, design, and construction of New York City’s consolidated roadways, sewer, and water main capital programs, managing an active multi-year capital portfolio valued at approximately $15 billion.

Key Executive Responsibilities:

  • Portfolio & Program Governance: Provide overarching leadership, technical direction, and administrative oversight for all Infrastructure capital design and construction contracts. Ensure the division meets or exceeds commitments set forth in the City’s Capital Commitment Plan.
  • Strategic Planning & Agency Alignment: Establish short- and long-term strategic priorities, performance metrics, and operational goals. Partner with client agencies including the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) to synchronize capital planning and align interagency project delivery.
  • Executive Advisory: Formulate and deliver high-level technical, policy, and contractual recommendations directly to the Commissioner regarding complex engineering initiatives, regulatory mandates, and high-visibility capital programs.
  • Capital Delivery Innovation: Drive program-level modernization, including the adoption of streamlined project delivery models, progressive procurement practices, front-end scope validation, and risk mitigation strategies to control costs and minimize community impact.
  • Divisional Leadership & Workforce Development: Manage a large multi-disciplinary workforce consisting of executive directors, licensed professional engineers, construction managers, technical specialists, and administrative personnel. Promote professional development, succession planning, and equitable operational practices.
  • Stakeholder & Crisis Leadership: Represent the agency before City Hall, oversight authorities, community boards, utility partners, and elected officials on critical infrastructure initiatives, project milestones, and urgent field matters.

Educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation-guide.pdf.

All applicants, including City Employees:

Please 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.

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Qualifications

  1. A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer and six (6) years of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or plan examining work, at least two (2) years of which must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity.

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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About City of New York

The City of New York is the most iconic and dynamic city on the planet. With a population of more than 8.4 million people, New York is not only the largest city in the United States — it is the academic, cultural, commercial, and financial capital of the world.

City government is filled with opportunities for talented individuals seeking to improve their communities and make a meaningful difference in the lives of their fellow New Yorkers. Every day, the City’s more than 300,000 employees improve infrastructure, provide vital social services, build technology, protect health and safety, and so much more. Join us today at: http://www1.nyc.gov/jobs

The City of New York offers its employees:

• A chance to build the future of this city. New York City government is at the crossroads of where policy, great ideas, city services, and smart urban planning meet the lives and needs of every day New Yorkers.

• Competitive salary and benefits. Hiring packages include a competitive salary, health benefits, various pension plans, employee assistance programs, and individual retirement accounts.

• Diverse career opportunities. As the largest local government in the United States with more than 40 agencies, the City of New York offers a broad spectrum of opportunities — from education, housing development, and public health to sustainability, economic growth, technology, and emergency management.

• Career Satisfaction. As a City employee, you will have the chance to shape the future of New York City and improve the quality of life for your family, neighbors, and fellow New Yorkers.

• Equal Opportunity and Inclusion. The City of New York is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discriminatory action against City employees and applicants for employment based on their actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ethnicity alienage, citizenship status, gender, religion, creed and all other protected categories.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
New York, New York
Year Founded
1898
Website
nyc.gov
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