Job Description

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.)

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.