Assistant Director, Engineering and Support Services

About NYC Health + Hospitals

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the citys five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Work Shifts

8:00 A.M 4:00 P.M

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position :

Under the general supervision of the Director, Engineering and Support Services, assists in directing programs to manage building maintenance, grounds, and equipment and procurement or generation of utilities and their distribution systems. Formulates and evaluates programs and projects and supervises functional programming activities. Ensures ongoing compliance with NYC Health + Hospitals and relevant health care setting policies, and other appropriate regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

1. Directs, coordinates, and maintains control over project assignments and related activities including in-house

construction, renovation, and engineering activities. Follows standard methods and procedures for the

implementation of maintenance systems and operations, construction contracts, and/or capital projects development.

2. Assists in the direction of trade staff through the development processes and procedures for the

implementation of maintenance operations, construction contracts, and capital projects. Assists the Director in

identifying staffing needs to support service delivery.

3. Prepares reports, develops and prepares engineering management audits, studies and surveys for the Director,

and/or other senior management, detailing proposed new programs, statistical studies, and health care setting

planning.

4. Assists in the collection of data and preparation of reports that outline the scope and estimated cost of projects

proposed, implemented and developed. Organizes staff meetings, reviews capital and expense budget submissions and provides recommendations regarding proposed projects and programs. May represent the Director in budget

meetings.

5. Plans and implements programs to establish performance standards to achieve increased productivity and

accountability of trade staff. Reviews and evaluates existing programs, services, policies and procedures.

6. Provides departmental orientation, training and guidance to staff. Conducts in-service training programs, continually assessing staff training needs; suggests changes to Director to provide more efficient operations.

7. Coordinates efforts and cooperates with departmental leadership on matters of mutual concern and extends

functional guidance and assistance. Meets with health care setting clients and staff to plan, prioritize, coordinate

and/or communicate programs and policies, as needed.

8. May provide consultative services to senior leadership or liaise with Federal, State, and City agencies on matters pertaining to engineering, construction, design projects and/or other engineering support programs and functions.

9. In the Directors absence, may represent the System in certain legal matters dealing with State, City, and Federal agencies.

10. Performs other related duties, as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Engineering or a related discipline; and two (2) years of responsible-level experience in project, facilities or construction management, capital project planning, development, and design or other related experience in a hospital or health care setting; or

2. High school diploma or its educational equivalent, approved by a States Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization; and six (6) years of experience, as described in 1 above.

Special Note: Valid license and current registration as a Professional Engineer or Architect issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) or a related Masters Degree can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.

Department Preferences

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management or an approved related discipline from an accredited college or university

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

• Five years of experience in Construction, Design, Engineering or related fields in a health care environment, including three years in a supervisory capacity

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES and OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge and understanding of healthcare building and mechanical, structural and electrical systems.
• General knowledge and expertise in NFPA, TJC, CMS, EPA and OSHA Codes and regulations
• Ability to meet established goals and objectives
• Must have the ability to read, comprehend and transmit detailed instructions orally and in writing.
• Should have knowledge of CMMS Systems.