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 storm water, 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 DEP’s Bureau of Water & Sewer Operations is seeking candidates for the position of Investigator in the Cross Connection Control Program’s Enforcement Unit.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

- Serving Notice of Violations (NOVs) throughout the five boroughs to NYC Property owners who have not complied with Chapter 20 Cross Connection Control Devices installations and Annual Test.
- Assisting with related data entry or reporting work
- Serving corporate NOVs to the Department of State monthly.
- Representing the Agency at Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings for Annual Test Cases.
- Prepare for upcoming hearings at OATH (check for priors, summons are in system, etc.)

***ALL CANDIDATES MUST EITHER BE PERMANENT IN THE TITLE OF INVESTIGATOR, OR MUST HAVE FILED FOR THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAM# 2079 OR 2978 FOR THE TITLE OF INVESTIGATOR***

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and three years of satisfactory full-time
experience as an investigator evaluating credit worthiness, searching for assets, verifying information concerning education, experience, and other personal qualifications bearing upon character and fitness for employment; or performing investigations involving the research, compilation and/or location of evidence or information in order to build a case or uncover activities of a criminal, corrupt, unlawful or unethical nature; or

2. An associate degree from an accredited college or university or 60 semester credits from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full time experience as described in “1” above; or

3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or

4. A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience equivalent to “1”, “2”, or “3” above.

1. Ability to professionally interact with the Public, Coworkers, Attorneys, and Judges 2. Must be able to work well in a team environment and with all levels of supervisory staff. 3. Demonstrate the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly. 4. Must have the ability to analyze significant amounts of information and make correct decisions based on that information. 5. Strong organizational, time management and logistical skills 6. Demonstrated ability to prioritize and successfully carry out multiple assignments and meet deadlines. 7. Must be comfortable traveling across the five NYC Boroughs using DEP vehicles or public transportation multiple times during the month. 8. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook

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.

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.