CareerPlan

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

Queens, NY, usFull-time2026-10-14 → 2026-11-12

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 Administrative Engineer (M7)

Builds

NYC water and sewer infrastructure, capital projects, and digital transformation initiatives

Domain

Municipal water and wastewater utility

Required skills

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

Preferred skills

None stated

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Oversee management of water and sewer repairs and maintenance; develop Capital Budget projects for water main replacement and new sewer projects; plan and develop new sewer systems and water mains; ensure proper treatment of drinking water supply and adequate pressure; oversee maintenance of distribution system and sewer/drainage system; manage review and approval of private connections to city systems; manage Environmental Health and Safety Program; develop long-range policy for water and sewer infrastructure; represent agency with external stakeholders; oversee digital transformation initiatives.

Seniority

Senior, executive leadership