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 storm water, 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 Customer Services (BCS) oversees the production and collection of water and wastewater bills along with all the work required to maintain our citywide network of meters and meter reading devices. BCS serves approximately 836,000 customers and generates more than $4 billion of revenue annually.

BCS is seeking to hire four Associate Water Use Inspectors Level II to serve as Office Supervisors in the following locations: Queens Field Operations (2), Staten Island Field Operations (1), and Technical Services (1).

Under direction of the Chief Inspector, the Office Supervisor will:
- Direct one or more moderate-sized Borough-wide Water Use Inspection Programs by assigning, supervising, counseling and evaluating the work of inspectors of lower rank;
- Prepare in-service training programs;
- Plan and direct special programs and surveys;
- Interpret and enforce the rules and regulations of the Department;
- Review evaluate, and advise on any submissions pertaining to the sale and use of water.
- Prepare and review reports and, when required, makes special inspections.
- Direct follow-up inspections where warnings and violations have been issued based on management information service reports.
- Coordinate summons and violation submission to the Environmental Control Board, including personnel required to appear before the Board.
- Review cases to be submitted to the Environmental Control Board and assists at hearings, including giving testimony.
- Provide technical assistance to the Administrative Law Judge of the Environmental Control Board.
- Learn and enforce any Agency EH&S and EEO policies.

In addition, the Office Supervisor may:
- Assist in the planning of inspection programs based on data processing reports and management information service projections.
- Temporarily serve as Chief Inspector.
- Drive a motor vehicle.

Physical/Environmental Factors:

Climbing ladders, pits confined spaces, lift heavy items, standing for prolonged times, all weather conditions, kneeling, mandatory overtime, nights and weekends and may work Tuesday through Saturday schedules

Note: Only those serving in the civil service title of Associate Water Use Inspector will be considered. As part of your cover letter, please indicate which location(s) you are interested in.

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Hours/Shift
35 hours per week

Work Location
Various locations

Bronx Borough office
Staten Borough office
Meter Test Facility

Appointments are subject to OMB approval
For additional information about DEP visit us at

Recruitment Contact: Grace Pigott
Recruitment Email: Gracep@dep.nyc.gov

ASSOCIATE WATER USE INSPECTOR - 34620

Minimum Qualifications

1. Three years of satisfactory full-time mechanical experience in plumbing or in water use inspection, one year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity; or

2. Education and/or experience equivalent to 1 above.

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

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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Job Tags

Full time, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Saturday,

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