The NYC 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. DEP delivers more than 1.1 billion gallons per day of the highest quality drinking water to 8.5 million NYC residents and more than 1 million people in Upstate New York, and has a wastewater conveyance and treatment system capable of processing over 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater per day to protect the environment and the city’s surrounding waterways.
New York City has approximately 140,000 catch basins, 114,000 hydrants, 90,000 valves, 14 gatehouses, 3 reservoirs, 68 groundwater wells, a 100 million gallon underground storage tank and 7,000 miles each of both sanitary sewers and water mains. The responsibility of maintaining these vast networks falls under the Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO).

The Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO) is seeking to hire one (1) candidate for the title of Borough Manager of Water Main Replacement (WMR). Under direction of the Deputy Chief(s) of Maintenance and Repairs, with latitude for discretion and independent judgment, the selected candidates will serve as Borough Manager Water Main Replacement (WMR) in the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations, Division of Maintenance and Repairs. Customarily perform assignments of managerial, administrative, professional and technical work of wide scope and complexity requiring knowledge, skill and abilities consistent with in-depth knowledge and experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of water supply and sewer systems and infrastructure. Responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of infrastructure and appurtenances. In collaboration with the Distribution Engineering as well as Emergency Operations Unit, coordinate and oversee personnel, equipment and materials in response to water main installation, water main breaks, sewer breaks, major floods, hydrants alerts, water quality alerts and any other emergency response situation as it pertains to water supply and sewer systems. Read and interpret complex blueprints, maps, sketches, plans, distributions maps and related documents. Implement citywide policies throughout the borough and enforce standard operating procedures. Work with Division Chief to establish personnel requirements, budgetary needs, and vehicle needs. Ensure that staff is properly trained and proficient in the skills required to perform essential job functions.

License Requirement- Possess and maintain a valid New York State Driver's license.
Preferred License- Department of Health certificate for Water System Operator, Class D Distribution System.

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Minimum Qualifications

1. Eight years of full-time experience acquired within the last ten years in the construction, operation, repair, or maintenance of water supply distribution, sewer and/or drainage systems, four years of which must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity; or

2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have the four years of supervisory or managerial experience as described in "1" above.

License Requirements
All candidates must possess a Motor Vehicle Operator's License valid in the State of New York.

Preferred Skills

At least eight (8) construction experience supervising water and sewer main construction and maintenance. A minimum of eight (8) years of supervisory experience.

55a Program

This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program and also meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice. Please indicate on your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. This position is also open to non 55-a Program candidates who meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice.

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.

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