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.

The Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations seeks to hire a Supervisor, Watershed Maintenance Level I for the Division of Pumping Operation, Richmond Chlorination, located in Staten Island, NY. Richmond Chlorination's role in the Bureau is to ensure that potable water is treated to the appropriate level for distribution to Staten Island residence.

Under general supervision, selected candidate supervises one or more Watershed Maintainers in the operation, maintenance, repair, and inspection of water treatment facility and all its equipment. Collects chlorine samples, records, and prepares reports, performs basic calculations, adjust chemical feeding rates, perform chemical feed pump calibrations, performs inspections. Performs corrective and preventive maintenance, performs cleaning, landscaping, and snow removal tasks. Preforms tasks that require physical labor, i.e. entering confined spaces, lifting heavy objects (not more than 30 lbs.), climbing ladders, etc. Ensures that facilities and work methods are in compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations and policies. Using current Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) stores and tracks all maintenance activities and prepares reports as needed. Reviews and assigns work to personnel in the operation, maintenance, repair and inspection of water plant facilities and locations associated with water plant operations. Performs annual evaluations of subordinates. Prepares periodic reports of water quality. Provides on-the-job training to develop watershed maintainer’s skills and knowledge.

Within 6 months of employment, candidate shall obtain and maintain FDNY Certificate of Fitness for Storage and Handling of Corrosives and Oxidizers (C42) and Handling of flammable liquids (S94). Training material is provided free of charge by FDNY and the test fees are waived.

Within 1 year of employment, candidate shall obtain a grade 2B Water Treatment Operator License from NYS Department of Health and maintain the license throughout his employment by taking continuing education classes. NYCDEP will provide all training material and bear the costs.


** TO BE ELIGIBLE TO FOR AN INTERVIEW, ALL CANDIDATES MUST EITHER BE PERMANENT IN THE TITLE OF SUPERVISOR, WATERSHED MAINTENANCE, OR HAVE FILED FOR THE MOST RECENT CIVIL SERVICE EXAM IN JANUARY, 2023. **

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, plus three years of recent satisfactory experience in the operation, maintenance, repair, construction or inspection of facilities, equipment and lands in a watershed area, including aqueducts, reservoirs, water and/or waste water treatment plants; at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

For Assignment Level II
In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" above, to be assigned to Assignment Level II, candidates must have one additional year of full-time satisfactory experience in a supervisory capacity, as described above, for a total of four years of experience.

For Assignment Level III
In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" above, to be assigned to Assignment Level III, candidates must have four additional years of full-time satisfactory experience, as described above, at least two of which must have been in a supervisory capacity, for a total of seven years of experience.

License Requirement
A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

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.