Supervisor Watershed Maintenance

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, employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2, square mile watershed that extends miles north and west of the City.

New York City has approximately , catch basins, , hydrants, 90, valves, 14 gatehouses, 3 reservoirs, 68 groundwater wells, a million gallon underground storage tank and 7, miles each of both sanitary sewers and water mains.

The responsibility of maintaining these vast networks falls under the Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO).

The primary responsibilities of the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations are : the operation, maintenance and protection of the City’s drinking water and wastewater collection (sewer) systems;

the protection of adjacent waterways; and the development and protection of the Department’s Capital Water and Sewer Design Program.

The Bureau also approves and inspects water and sewer connections performed by licensed plumbers and / or authorized contractors.

In addition, the Bureau has overall responsibility for the approval and inspection of all public and private construction projects which could impact on the City’s water or sewer systems.

The Bureau is also responsible for the operation of the Staten Island Bluebelt. This is an ecologically sound, cost effective natural alternative to storm sewers, which occupies approximately 15 square miles of land in the South Richmond area of Staten Island.

This project preserves streams, ponds and other wetland ("bluebelt") areas, allowing them to perform their natural function of conveying, storing and filtering storm water.

These areas also provide important community open spaces and a diverse wildlife habitat.

The Bluebelt is a stormwater program that provides ecologically sound stormwater management and flood control by creating and utilizing existing wetlands to store rain water.

The Supervisor Watershed Maintainer shall supervise staff in the daily inspections, maintenance, operation and repair of Bluebelt stormwater facilities, culverts, and lands within the program.

Typical maintenance tasks include the removal of trash and debris, sign installation, grass mowing, and the removal of snow.

Supervisors ensure compliance with all applicable agency, local, state, and federal safety regulations and policies. Supervisors are responsible for record keeping of completed work, will utilize a vehicle to travel between work sites, and may be required to serve as a confined space entry supervisor.

All personnel are required to perform the duties of their subordinates when necessary. The regular schedule is Monday to Friday from 7 : 00 am to 3 : 30 pm.

Supervisory staff may be required to work shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, plus three years of recent satisfactory experience in the operation, maintenance, repair, construction or inspection of facilities, equipment and lands in a watershed area, including aqueducts, reservoirs, water and / or waste water treatment plants;

at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

For Assignment Level II

In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" above, to be assigned to Assignment Level II, candidates must have one additional year of full-time satisfactory experience in a supervisory capacity, as described above, for a total of four years of experience.

For Assignment Level III

In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" above, to be assigned to Assignment Level III, candidates must have four additional years of full-time satisfactory experience, as described above, at least two of which must have been in a supervisory capacity, for a total of seven years of experience.

License Requirement

A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

55a Program

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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.

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Residency RequirementNew York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.

To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.