Chief Inspector

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 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 $3.8 billion of revenue annually.

NOTE: Only Internal applicants need apply.

NOTE: Only those serving in the Permanent Civil Service Title of Associate Water Use Inspector will be considered.

The Bureau of Customer Services seeks an experienced Associate Water Use Inspector Level II with at least three years of experience to advance to the position of Associate Water Use Inspector Level III. The selected candidate will under direction of the Director of Field Operations , directs one or more moderate-sized Borough-wide Water Use Inspection Programs by assigning, supervising, counseling and evaluating the work of inspectors of lower rank; preparing in-service training programs; planning and directing special programs and surveys; and interpreting and enforcing the rules and regulations of the Department; assists the director of a major Borough-wide Water Use Inspection Program engaged in these activities.

Reviews, evaluates, and advises on any submissions pertaining to the sale and use of water. Prepares and reviews reports and, when required, makes special inspections; directs follow-up inspections where warnings and violations have been issued based on management information service reports. Reviews and prepares reports of summons activity and violations for submission for data processing and management information service reports.

Coordinates summons and violation submission to the Environmental Control Board, including personnel required to appear before the Board. Reviews cases to be submitted to the Environmental Control Board and assists at the hearings, including giving testimony. Provides technical assistance to the Administrative Law Judge of the Environmental Control Board.

May assist in the planning of inspection programs based on data processing reports and management information service projections. May represent the Department at the Environmental Control Board.

May drive a motor vehicle. Learns and enforces any EH&S and EEO policies promulgated by the Agency.

Physical/Environmental Factors:

Climbing ladders, pits, confined spaces, lift heavy items, standing for prolonged times, all weather conditions (may change due to Summer or Winter weather advisories), kneeling, mandatory overtime, nights and weekends and may work Tuesday through Saturday schedules.

Additional Information:

Appointments are subject to OMB approval.

For additional information about DEP visit us at www.dep.nyc.gov

To Apply:

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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. Your voluntary response to the NYCAPS on-line application section for referral information will assist us tremendously in our ability to track the success of our outreach and recruitment efforts. Please be sure to indicate your source of referral to this job.

Hours/Shift:

35 hour week.

Work Location:

250 LIVINGSTON STREET, BROOKLYN

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 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.