What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor Watershed Maintenance position at City of New York?
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 6000 employees. DEPs water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the systems 2000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.
New York City has approximately 140000 catch basins 114000 hydrants 90000 valves 14 gatehouses 3 reservoirs 68 groundwater wells a 100 million gallon underground storage tank and 7000 miles each of both sanitary sewers and water mains. The responsibility of maintaining these vast networks falls under the Department of Environmental Protections 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 Citys drinking water and wastewater collection (sewer) systems; the protection of adjacent waterways; and the development and protection of the Departments 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 Citys 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 Chlorinations 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 onthejob training to develop watershed maintainers 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.
SUPERVISOR (WATERSHED MAINTENA 91314
Qualifications :
A fouryear 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 fulltime 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 fulltime 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.
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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work : Employment Type :
Fulltime
Key Skills
Robotics,HVAC,Packaging,CMMS,Maintenance Management,Property Maintenance,OSHA,Maintenance,Painting,Programmable Logic Controllers,Supervising Experience,Troubleshooting
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