DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
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 Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all facilities related to the treatment of sewage within the five boroughs of the City. This includes 14 wastewater treatment plants, sludge dewatering facilities, collections facilities (pumping stations, combined sewer overflow retention facilities, regulators, tide gates, etc.), wastewater laboratories and harbor vessels.
Assisting in the operation and maintenance of engineering systems aboard any of the Department’s Marine vessels, the selected candidate will be responsible for standing watch; performing required maintenance and repairs; fueling and bilge water transfers and other related duties assigned by the Chief Engineer for the safe and efficient operation of the vessel. Some of the physical activities performed by Marine Engineers and environmental conditions experienced are: walking up and down steep gangways, ladders and stairs wearing flotation coats; communicating orally in a noisy environment; standing watch aboard ship which requires good vision and hearing; using speed and agility during shipboard emergencies; lifting equipment up to 100 pounds, and other physical Marine Engineer related work.
(This is a brief description of what you might do in this position and does not include all the duties of this position.)
Minimum Qualifications
A valid license for Third Assistant Engineer, Motor Vessels, of at least 6000 H.P., or an appropriate higher level license (i.e., Second Assistant Engineer, or Chief Engineer), issued by the United States Coast Guard Marine Inspection Service. This license must be maintained for the duration of 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.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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/.
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.
Additional Information
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.