District Supervisor

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, employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2, square mile watershed that extends miles north and west of the City.

The Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations seeks to hire three candidates for the title of District Supervisor, Water and Sewer System, for the Field Operations Division, located throughout the five boroughs of New York City. This division has the overall responsibility for maintaining and operating the water distribution and sewer collection systems. Included in the division’s activities are responding to customer complaints, repairing pipe, valves, hydrants, catch basins and street hardware, performing leak surveys, responding to emergencies such as fires, and operating an inventory control function which serves the bureau, private plumbers and DDC contracts. The division also conducts a sewer inspection and analysis operation and manages an in-house emergency reconstruction operation which oversees contracted repairs to the water and sewer system. It should be noted that New York City experiences roughly water main breaks per year. Most of these affect very limited areas and are barely noticed before they are repaired by BWSO.

The selected candidates will, under general supervision, have the responsibility to supervise a repair and maintenance facility within the Division of Field Operations of the Bureau of Water & Sewer Operations. This entails supervising work crews and their supervisors in the construction, maintenance, or repair of a water supply distribution systems, and/or the sewage and drainage collection systems, including related appurtenances, equipment, and structures. In addition to supervising field crews, the selected candidate will be responsible for facility management and a clerical support.

Schedules work and equipment, estimates material and labor requirements; Schedules crew shifts and manning; Arranges leave and work schedules; Supervises the requisition of materials, supplies and equipment; Arranges for repair, maintenance, and replacement of assigned equipment; Supervises the investigation of and investigates complaints relating to water supply, sewage and drainage systems; Maintains records of Department related activities in the district or assigned area and prepares reports; Surveys and reports on water supply, sewer or drainage system-related damage and testifies in court or in administrative actions related thereto. Enforces applicable rules, regulations, and procedures; Enforces the Administrative Code and other appropriate laws, codes, rules, and regulations as they apply to Department functions and responsibilities.

License Requirements

1) Obtain within one year of employment and maintain a NYSDOH Class D water distribution operator license.
2) Obtain within one year of employment and maintain all required Certificates of Fitness issued by the New York City Fire Department which are necessary to perform required tasks.

POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE FIVE BOROUGHS

Minimum Qualifications

1. Five years within the last ten years of full-time experience in the construction, repair, or maintenance of sewer and drainage systems and/or water supply systems including one year in a supervisor capacity; or

2. Experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

Driver License Requirement: By the time you are appointed to this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license suspension(s) or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

55a Program
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.
Residency Requirement
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.

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