Hiring: Section Chief Company: NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:17:24 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint About the job Required Skills: •Representing the Department at meetings with engineers, consultants and local government representatives. •Managing the oversight and implementation of specific programs and contracts as required satisfying DEP's USEPA Filtration Avoidance Determination. •Managing staff at the Kingston office and other locations including the Grand Gorge office. •Assisting with management of the capital and expense budgets to support program implementation. •Overseeing the development and management of contracts required to implement certain program activities including processing of contract payments. •Formulating and making recommendations to the Chief of REP regarding development and implementation of source water protection policies and strategies. •Developing and maintaining positive working relationships with various watershed stakeholders including the Catskill Watershed Corporation, watershed municipalities and elected officials. •Coordinating and consulting with other divisions and directorates in the Bureau. Qualifications: •A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment. A current registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained as a condition of employment. •Employee may be required to work shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. •A valid New York State License as a Professional Engineer. •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. •This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program. •As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. •New York City Residency is not required for this position •The City of New York is an inclusive Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!