CareerPlan

Deputy Commissioner, Bureau of Water & Sewer Operations - Deputy Commissioner M7

Queens, NY, usFull-time2026-10-14 → 2026-10-23

Core

Direct the operation, maintenance, and capital planning for New York City's water and sewer distribution systems, overseeing all Bureau divisions including Operations, Engineering, Environmental Health & Safety, and Digital Transformation.

Role type

Senior executive (Deputy Commissioner) leading municipal water and sewer operations

Builds

Reliable potable water supply, wastewater treatment, and infrastructure maintenance for NYC residents

Domain

Municipal utilities / Water & Wastewater Infrastructure

Required skills

Strategic planning, capital budget management, infrastructure operations, regulatory compliance, stakeholder advocacy, digital transformation leadership, environmental health & safety management, project development, system maintenance oversight

Preferred skills

N/A

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Oversee management of water and sewer repairs and maintenance; develop Capital Budget projects for water main replacement and new sewer projects; ensure proper treatment of drinking water supply and adequate pressure; manage Environmental Health and Safety Program; develop long-range policy for water and sewer infrastructure; represent the agency with external stakeholders; oversee digital transformation initiatives

Seniority

Senior, executive leadership