Job Description Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Ave, LIC, Queens 11101 Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Engineer title or those who are reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #1506), or the open-competitive list (exam #1122) may apply. Please indicate a copy of your Notice of Result card or indicate if you are already 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 Infrastructure seeks a Deputy Director for the Specification team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing contracts and addendums; developing standard construction language; maintaining and updating standard specifications for roadways, sewers, water mains, and green infrastructure construction; maintaining and updating standard drawings; supervising and reviewing the work of a team of engineers; providing timely resolution of problems that may arise during construction of projects; and ensuring completion of projects on time, within budget, and within allowable IFA rates. Additionally, the Deputy Director will represent the Division and the Specification team at meetings with the Division of Law, the Division of the Agency Chief Contracting Officer (ACCO), utility companies, and other City, State, and Federal agencies; and will assist the Director with fulfilling the team’s mission as needed. Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application. 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. Qualifications 1. A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer. 2. Six (6) years of full-time satisfactory experience in chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering, or plan examining work, at least two (2) years of which must have been in an executive, managerial, or administrative capacity. 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.