What are the responsibilities and job description for the Captain (Sludge Boat) position at NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development?
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects public health and the environment by supplying clean drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, 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. We deliver 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water per day to 8.5 million New York City residents and more than 1 million people in Upstate New York, and we collect and treat an average of 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater per day.
The Bureau of Wastewater Treatment is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all facilities related to the treatment of sewage, including wastewater treatment plants, collections facilities (pumping stations, combined sewer overflow retention facilities, regulators, tide gates), wastewater laboratories, harbor vessels and sludge dewatering facilities.
The selected candidate shall act as the Marine Section’s Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Coordinator. Examples of typical tasks could include: perform or direct activities to monitor and coordinate Marine Section conformance with EH&S policies and procedures established within the safety management system; perform duties of a Spill management Team (SMT) member; maintain all EH&S related records and support document control; obtain and maintain all required licenses relevant to position; coordinate mandatory training and provide toolbox training on EH&S issues to crew members; implement environmental health and safety assessments and job safety analyses to maintain regulatory compliance; enforce all department and United States Coast Guard rules and regulations and those of other cognizant regulatory bodies.
This position will provide management for developing customers and markets for safe, environmentally friendly biosolids products lines by leading product development, marketing and distribution plans for biosolids products and working across the department to optimize the reuse of other potential underutilized resources. This requires applied skills including understanding complexity of the product lines of our business, understanding the production and benefits of our products, and working with our customers. This position will direct, manage and oversee strategy, customer development, external relations and program operations.
The selected candidate may be tasked in an emergency to take command of an assigned vessel and its crew and act as the department's representative in all matters concerning the vessel and its crew and perform related work. Examples of typical tasks are as follows: exercise independent judgment under way; pilot the sludge vessel; assign duties and responsibilities of the licensed officers and crew; assume responsibility for the safe operation of the vessel at all times under way and in port; direct all personnel involved in mooring and unmooring vessel; use proper loading and unloading operations and proper storage and care of ship's supplies and equipment; keep ship's logs and make necessary reports; inspect the ship at frequent intervals; and maintain proper upkeep of the vessel. In addition, candidate will instruct junior officers and crew in the proper performance of their duties and prepare them for assumption of higher duties; keep supervisor fully informed in all matters affecting the vessel and its crew.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
The Bureau of Wastewater Treatment is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all facilities related to the treatment of sewage, including wastewater treatment plants, collections facilities (pumping stations, combined sewer overflow retention facilities, regulators, tide gates), wastewater laboratories, harbor vessels and sludge dewatering facilities.
The selected candidate shall act as the Marine Section’s Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Coordinator. Examples of typical tasks could include: perform or direct activities to monitor and coordinate Marine Section conformance with EH&S policies and procedures established within the safety management system; perform duties of a Spill management Team (SMT) member; maintain all EH&S related records and support document control; obtain and maintain all required licenses relevant to position; coordinate mandatory training and provide toolbox training on EH&S issues to crew members; implement environmental health and safety assessments and job safety analyses to maintain regulatory compliance; enforce all department and United States Coast Guard rules and regulations and those of other cognizant regulatory bodies.
This position will provide management for developing customers and markets for safe, environmentally friendly biosolids products lines by leading product development, marketing and distribution plans for biosolids products and working across the department to optimize the reuse of other potential underutilized resources. This requires applied skills including understanding complexity of the product lines of our business, understanding the production and benefits of our products, and working with our customers. This position will direct, manage and oversee strategy, customer development, external relations and program operations.
The selected candidate may be tasked in an emergency to take command of an assigned vessel and its crew and act as the department's representative in all matters concerning the vessel and its crew and perform related work. Examples of typical tasks are as follows: exercise independent judgment under way; pilot the sludge vessel; assign duties and responsibilities of the licensed officers and crew; assume responsibility for the safe operation of the vessel at all times under way and in port; direct all personnel involved in mooring and unmooring vessel; use proper loading and unloading operations and proper storage and care of ship's supplies and equipment; keep ship's logs and make necessary reports; inspect the ship at frequent intervals; and maintain proper upkeep of the vessel. In addition, candidate will instruct junior officers and crew in the proper performance of their duties and prepare them for assumption of higher duties; keep supervisor fully informed in all matters affecting the vessel and its crew.
Minimum Qualifications
- A valid U.S. Coast License as Master of Coastwise steam or motor vessels of at least 2,700 gross tons, or a higher license; plus a Radio-Telephone Third Class Operator's Permit for operation of a ship radio station issued by the Federal Communications Commission. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and nine years of experience as described in "1" above; two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or
- In addition, all candidates must obtain a valid First Class Pilot's License on all waters sailed by the department's sludge boats within a year following appointment.
- Candidates must obtain a valid First Class (Pilot's License) Pilotage Endorsement to their USCG Master License on all waters sailed by the department's sludge boats within a year following appointment. These include, but not limited to the following: New York Harbor Upper and Lower Bay from Sea to the Batter; Jamaica Bay from Rockaway Inlet to include Head of Bay; Kill Van Kull from Robbins Reef to Elizabeth Port; Newark Bay from Kill Van Kull to Junction of the Passaic and Hackensack Rivers; Passaic River from the Junction of the Hackensack River to Point No Point; Hudson River from Battery to the George Washington Bridge; East River from the Battery to Tallman Island.
- Knowledge of and experience with maritime Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) issues, inspections, monitoring equipment and requisite standards and protocols. - Experience in training personnel on EH&S issues would also be preferred. - Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
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.
Salary : $94,070
