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 Agency Chief Contracting Office (ACCO) is responsible for directing and managing the agency’s procurement. The ACCO's Office works cooperatively with DEP’s operational and support bureaus to manage the procurement process to support their programs and operations requiring capital construction projects, supplies, and services, such as construction and construction-related professional services, primarily, engineering. The ACCO also coordinates with the Mayor’s Office of Contract Services (MOCS), the Comptroller’s Office, the Office of Management and Budget and other agencies. The ACCO’s Office consists of twelve (11) organizational groups: Contract Management, Special Projects, Contract Administration, Contract Compliance and Opportunities, Administrative Services, Purchasing Management, Payments and Accounting, Contracts Review, Large Contracts Payments, Contract Negotiation Unit, and Scope/Specifications Review Unit.

The Contract Compliance & Opportunities Unit is responsible for ensuring compliance with the enforcement of two Minority & Women Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE) programs, subcontracting requirements, Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO), Prevailing Wage Compliance and the review and determination of subcontractor approval requests for all DEP contracts.

The Prevailing Wage Investigator will be responsible for reviewing daily sign in sheets & certified payroll reports to check for completeness & accuracy. Also visit construction sites to ensure compliance with New York State Labor Law 220. Represent the Deputy Agency Chief Contracting Officer as deemed necessary. Knowledge of State Labor Law 220, Prevailing Wage and/or NYC Project Labor Agreement (PLA). Review Sign in Sheets and/or Certified Payroll reports to ensure both are accurate & completed correctly as required under Labor Law 220 and the PLA. Report any issues or deficiencies to supervisor. Visit active DEP construction sites to ensure that appropriate Labor Law signage is available at the site. Review sign in sheets and other requirements of Labor Law 220. Review compliance documentation to ensure completeness, prepare written correspondence requesting any missing documentation, notify other agencies of project completion. Recommend cases for in-compliance closeout, warnings, sanctions, or other corrective actions. Prepare proper closeout correspondence, notify relevant authorities and units.

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

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.