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 Superintendent of Water and Sewer Systems position in the Division of Groundwater and Pumping Operations.
Under direction of the Chief of Groundwater and Pumping, with latitude for discretion and independent judgment, the selected candidate will serve as Operations/Trades Manager in the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations, Division of Distribution Operations. Responsibilities include performing assignments of managerial, administrative, professional and technical work of wide scope and complexity requiring knowledge, skill and abilities consistent with maintenance and repairs of the Bureau’s Groundwater and Pumping Facilities as well as in depth knowledge and experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of well pumps and motors, valves, treatment equipment, generators, building maintenance, grounds maintenance; overseeing coordination of work across trades; reading and interpreting complex blueprints, maps, sketches and related documents; maintaining an inventory of martial; implementing citywide policies and enforcing standards operating procedures and personnel rules and regulations; performing analytical techniques to identify chronic problem areas and making recommendations and/or suggestions to obtain solutions: and maintaining compliance with all Health and Safety policies and procedures.

1. Eight years of full-time experience acquired within the last ten years in the construction, operation, repair, or maintenance of water supply distribution, sewer and/or drainage systems, four years of which must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity; or

2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have the four years of supervisory or managerial experience as described in "1" above.

License Requirements
All candidates must possess a Motor Vehicle Operator's License valid in the State of New York.

1. A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment. 2. Must possess and maintain a Grade 2B Water Treatment Operator License or ability to obtain one within a year. 3. Within one year of employment, candidate shall obtain appropriate FDNY certificate of fitness required to handle hazardous material.

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.