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.

The Bureau of Environmental Planning and Analysis (BEPA) is responsible for design and construction of Green Infrastructure in NYC and maintenance operations of all constructed Green Infrastructure assets. To date, DEP has constructed over 11,000 assets in Queens, Brooklyn and Bronx in which the majority of these assets are located within the public right of way comprised of rain gardens, infiltration basins, porous panels and medians.

Under direction, prepares, mixes, lays, and finishes cement and concrete to grade and contour; performs related work. Major Responsibilities of the position will include:
- Under direction, prepare, mix, lay and finish cement and concrete to grade and contour; perform related work. Mix cement and concrete and prepare and set forms for cement laying.
- Lay cement and/or concrete for floors, pavements, walks, foundations and retaining walls (plain or reinforced). Screed and finish cement and/or concrete to grade and contour as required.
- Prepare material requisitions for specific job requirements.
- Safeguard DEP / Green Infrastructure Maintenance property, tools and equipment.
- Maintain accurate records and produce reports pertaining to assigned tasks.
- Safeguard work environment protecting the public and assigned personnel.
- Interact with staff and the public in a courteous and professional manner.
- May supervise assigned personnel.
- Will operate small power equipment and tools.
- May operate motor vehicles, including heavy trucks.

1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a cement mason; or
2. At least three years of full-time satisfactory experience as a cement mason, plus sufficient full-time satisfactory experience as a mason’s helper, or relevant training acquired in an approved trade school, technical school or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of the remaining experience. The school must be approved by a state’s Department of Education or comparable agency.

You will receive credit for six months of cement mason experience for each year of mason’s helper experience or approved training.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing and have the ability to establish and maintain constructive working relationships with BEPA staff and the public, they must be organized and must demonstrate attention to detail and a clear understanding of safety protocols for vehicle use. - Strong MS Office skills, including Excel. - Experience with creating reports, reviewing data, and developing plans.

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 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.

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.