Mariner

***IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidate(s) selected for the Mariner position through this posting will be hired on a provisional basis. To be considered for permanent employment in this role, provisional employees will need to take and pass the next civil service examination for Mariner and obtain a list number issued by the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services. Please be aware that employees who do not take and pass the exam, may not be able to continue in the provisional position.***

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.

Wastewater utilities are moving from handlers of wastewater to managers of sustainable resources and watershed-scale environmental leaders seeking the least-cost/highest return environmental and social solutions. We are embracing best practices and collaboration to ensure a sustainable future that minimizes waste, maximizes resources, protects our ratepayers, improves the community and embraces innovation. We have therefore been transformed from an agency that conveys and treats wastewater to a manager of valuable resources that are recognized as an essential partner in local economic development and an important member of the watershed community seeking to deliver maximum environmental benefits at the least cost to society.

The selected candidate will be assigned to BWT's Marine Section. Duties will include operating valves to load and/or discharge vessel's cargo; handle lines; rigging, mooring and unmooring vessels to and from docks; and cleaning, scaling and painting vessels and equipment. In addition, the selected candidate will be required to steer vessels, stand lookout and perform heavy manual labor.

Some of the physical activities performed by Mariners and environmental conditions experienced are: standing for long periods of time during tours of duty or transit time, walking along the boat and up and down staircases during transit.

Special Working Conditions: Mariners may work rotating shifts in varying degrees of weather and visibility; may work nights, weekends, and holidays. Wear protective clothing while on duty.

MARINER - 91501

Requirements

A valid United States Coast Guard certificate as an Able Seaman, any waters,; unlimited, or; A United States Merchant Mariner's document indicating endorsement as an Able Seaman, any waters, unlimited.; The certificate or document described in "1" or "2" above must be maintained for the duration of employment.