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Director, Flood Risk & Mapping at City of New York

Director, Flood Risk & Mapping

City of New York · NY, US

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Director, Flood Risk & Mapping

City of New York · NY, US

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About the Role

The Director, Flood Risk & Mapping will be a key member of the Bureau of Coastal Resilience (BCR) team, leading flood risk analysis, data management, and directing external consultants. This role involves strategic planning, infrastructure operations, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to address coastal flooding risks and develop resilience strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership and management for programs, projects, and initiatives.
  • Facilitate team efforts and help define goals, timelines, and resource requirements.
  • Support the Assistant Commissioner in developing performance metrics and Key Performance Indicators.
  • Provide capital and expense financial planning, tracking spend and commitment plans.
  • Support programmatic development and tracking of bid packages, change orders, payments, and contract closeouts.
  • Interface with financial and contracting offices.
  • Collaborate closely with other bureaus within DEP on stormwater and groundwater management.
  • Work closely with the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on the NYNJ Harbor and Tributary Study (HATS) and other USACE projects.

Requirements

  • A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer.
  • 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.

Skills

  • Strong technical acumen in hydraulics, hydrology, and coastal flood risk mapping.
  • Thought partner in coastal resilience strategy development.
  • Advanced communication skills.
  • Ability to translate complex technical information into general language for varied audiences.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Critical thinker.
  • Ability to see the big picture and create planning scenarios.

Location

  • NYC

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Executive
  • Managerial
  • Administrative

Education Level

  • Professional Engineer License

Salary/Compensations

  • USD 75443 - USD 180000

About the Company

  • 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.
  • The Bureau of Coastal Resilience (BCR) was created in October 2023, fulfilling a major initiative in the PlaNYC strategy aimed at addressing the risks of current and future coastal flooding in New York City.
  • BCR’s vision is for a vibrant, healthy and safe coastal environment that allows people and businesses to thrive in the face of a changing climate – and specifically to, sea level rise, high tide events and storm surge.
  • This requires a holistic, forward thinking, inclusive and equitable response to the risks of coastal flooding and an integrated approach to watershed management.
  • BCR will develop and implement strategic planning initiatives and will be responsible for the operations and maintenance of coastal infrastructure assets along NYC’s 520 miles of shoreline.
  • BCR is committed to a coordinated approach to planning and response across NYC agencies, while working closely with community and partners.

Equal Opportunity

  • 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.