Assistant Commissioner

Job Description

Hours: Full- Time- 35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Project Manager title or those who are reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #5565) or the open-competitive list (exam #5164) may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results or indicate if you are permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Public Buildings is seeking two Assistant Commissioners. Under the direction of the Associate Commissioner, the selected candidates will each serve as Assistant Commissioner managing several program units within the division.

The selected candidates will oversee an annual capital construction program comprised of approximately 80 active projects, valued at approximately $1 billion. The Assistant Commissioners will manage approximately 40 professional staff, including program directors, deputy program directors, project managers, technical staff, administrative staff and construction management staff, responsible for projects from project initiation, through scope development, design, construction, and closeout phases. The selected candidates will ensure that all projects remain on schedule and costs are controlled and within budget. They will monitor, evaluate, direct, guide and manage, all employees within their units and address personnel issues expeditiously. They will monitor and evaluate the performance of consultants and contractors and address any deficiencies expeditiously. They will ensure timely resolution of all design, construction and procurement issues to ensure that projects are started and completed on time. In addition, the Assistant Commissioners will also participate in various agency task forces related to new initiatives, monitor and ensure compliance with the capital commitment plan goals for the current fiscal year, analyze and allocate staffing based upon complexity and program workload, develop procedures for project planning and management, provide reporting on status and progress of projects, set program goals, attend high-level meetings with sponsor agencies and DDC's Senior Management, and ensure all databases and records are maintained and updated.

Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H-1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made.

Additionally, 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.

ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECT MANAGER - 83008

Qualifications

1. 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
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. 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.

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.