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.

DEP owns and is in charge of outfalls throughout the city. During wet weather, stormwater and combined sewer overflow (CSO) are discharged into the water bodies through these outfalls. Most of the outfalls are aged and many contain deposits which are impacting the proper functionality of the outfalls. This leads to street flooding and catch basin backups during rain events. In addition, recent hurricanes such as Ida have deposited additional debris in the outfalls exacerbating the problem. Through the increased number of inspections, it will lead to less incidents of flooding and damages due to extreme wet weather events.

The selected candidates will participate in an apprenticeship program with a two-year period of training in which they will perform the following or related tasks:
- using hand tools such as chisels, hack saws, caulking hammers, wrenches, shovels and digging bars to complete tasks.
- inspecting outfalls throughout the city.
- cleaning outfalls throughout the city.

Positions can be anywhere throughout the five (5) boroughs of the city.

1) There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position.
2) Possession of a Motor Vehicle Driver license valid in the State of New York is required for appointment. During the first six months of the Apprentice training period, the Apprentice must secure a Class B Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York. There may be certain age requirements to obtain this license. Employees must maintain the Class B Commercial Driver License during their employment.

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.