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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. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system's 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City. The Bureau of Water Supply seeks to hire an Associate Project Manager I within the Drinking Water Operations South Engineering Group, Drinking Water Operations Directorate located in Valhalla, New York. Under supervision of the Engineering Manager, the Associate Project Manager I will be responsible for overseeing the bureau's service contracts and providing technical support to the Engineering Group in the maintenance, repair, testing, and inspection of equipment and structures essential to the operation of drinking water treatment facilities. This work ensures continued compliance with federal and state drinking water regulations and supports the reliable delivery of safe, high quality water. The APM I coordinates project scope, guides design development, and monitors construction activities to ensure that capital and maintenance projects are executed efficiently, safely, and in alignment with regulatory and operational requirements. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, clear communication, and a commitment to supporting the bureau's critical public service responsibilities.

Specific duties include:

• Provide technical support to the Engineering Group by preparing and reviewing plans, drawings, specifications, and cost estimates for in house service and construction projects. Responsibilities also include developing technical sketches and performing mathematical calculations.
• Assist with coordination during construction and repair activities for in house projects, capital projects, and Job Order Contracts (JOC's) projects of moderate difficulty and complexity within the DWO South directorate.
• Support technical documentation including minor design work for new installations or equipment replacements. Preparing technical specifications, engineering plans, and contract bid packages, developing cost estimates or obtaining vendor quotes for supplies, equipment, tools, and services, and assisting with research or investigations related to equipment or facility deficiencies.
• Establish project time and cost schedules to support effective planning and execution.
• Determine and coordinate activities among the individuals, agencies, and departments responsible for project completion.
• Review schedules, reports, and orders prepared by consultants, contractors, and agencies to ensure conformance with project timelines and requirements.
• Monitor work performance and resolve issues that arise during meetings or project coordination activities.
• Meet with City agencies, contractors, and other stakeholders to support project planning and execution.
• Participate in the bid process and contractor selection.
• In the temporary absence of the immediate supervisor, assume the duties of that position as needed.

Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge in trades (mechanical, plumbing, electric, etc.) and construction means and methods
• Versed in NYC and NYS building code
• Mechanically inclined
• Understands financial planning and forecasting
• Good recordkeeping
• Detailed attention to scheduling

Non-Technical Competencies:

• Conscientious
• Information sharing
• Critical and analytical thinking

Standards:

• Punctuality
• Employs safe work practices

Medical Requirement Candidates will be required to wear a respirator while performing the essential functions of this position. The selected candidate must be physically able to wear a respirator and must not have any condition that would prevent a good face seal when wearing a respirator. OSHA regulations have established medical guidelines for wearing a respirator. Therefore, the candidate will be required to have pre-employment and periodic post-appointment medical examinations to demonstrate that they meet applicable OSHA standards and to monitor medical status. Once hired, employees must continue to satisfy OSHA regulations for the duration of their employment.

License Requirement At the time of appointment, candidates must possess a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. Employees must maintain this license for the duration of employment.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Project
• Critical thinking and effective independent data analysis skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• An understanding of project management principals
• An understanding of drinking water treatment processes and technology
• Ability to work in high volume environment
• Ability to traverse active construction sites and operational facilities (including walking on uneven terrain)
• Ability to perform outdoor job duties year round
• Ability to enter confined spaces or utilize scaffolding, ladders, or other means to access job

Work Location: 465 Columbus Avenue Valhalla, NY 10595 Valhalla is a hamlet in the Town of Mount Pleasant, Westchester County, NY approximately 28 miles from mid-town Manhattan.