CareerPlan

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

Queens, NY, usFull-time2026-10-15 → 2026-11-12

Core

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

Role type

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

Builds

Reliable potable water supply and wastewater treatment infrastructure for NYC residents

Domain

Municipal Utilities / Water & Wastewater Management

Required skills

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

Preferred skills

Experience with large-scale municipal utility systems, knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations, expertise in digital tools for data-driven decision making

Technologies

Digital transformation tools, data analytics platforms, workflow automation software

Responsibilities

Oversee management of water and sewer repairs and maintenance; develop capital budget projects for water main replacement and new sewer systems; ensure proper treatment of drinking water and adequate pressure in the distribution system; manage environmental health and safety compliance; plan long-range capital needs for infrastructure; represent the agency with external stakeholders; oversee digital transformation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency