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.

New York City has approximately 140,000 catch basins, 114,000 hydrants, 90,000 valves, 14 gatehouses, 3 reservoirs, 68 groundwater wells, a 100 million gallon underground storage tank and 7,000 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.

Working for the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations within the Division of Field Operations, the selected candidates will supervise Machinist’s Helpers involved with the maintenance and repair of small engine and pneumatic equipment such as tampers, saws, pumps, jackhammers, sled tampers, diaphragm pumps, and compressors. The incumbents will be required to prepare daily reports, job orders, and equipment evaluations, familiarize themselves with yard equipment maintenance and operations, as well as hand tools; Candidates will adhere to all Department EH&S policies; and operate a motor vehicle and other power equipment as necessary to perform the job. A valid driver's license is required for this position and must be maintained for the duration of employment.

******NOTE: TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN INTERVIEW, ALL CANDIDATES MUST HAVE FILED FOR THE MOST RECENT CIVIL SERVICE EXAM FOR MACHINIST IN FEBRUARY 2023, OR CURRENTLY BE PERMANENTLY SERVING IN THE CIVIL SERVICE TITILE OF MACHINIST.

1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a machinist; or

2. At least two and one-half years of full-time satisfactory experience as a machinist plus sufficient full-time experience as a machinist helper or an apprentice machinist, or training of a relevant nature acquired in an approved trade, technical or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of five years of the required experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of helper or apprentice experience or approved relevant training acquired in an approved trade, technical or vocational high school, up to a maximum of two and one-half years.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program and also meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice. Please indicate on your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. This position is also open to non 55-a Program candidates who meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice.

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.