Captain (Sludge Boat)

City of New York • New York City, NY

2d • Onsite

About The 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. Under the direction of the Supervisor of Sludge Vessel Operations, the selected candidate will take command of an assigned vessel and its crew and act as the department's representative in all matters concerning the vessel and its crew; and perform related work.

Requirements

• A valid Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) issued by the United States Coast Guard with endorsement as a Master of Self-Propelled Vessels of Unlimited Tonnage Upon Inland Waters or higher license
• A Marine Radio Operator Permit (MROP) issued by the Federal Communications Commission, or higher radio operator license
• Within thirty days of appointment candidates must possess a valid Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) issued by the U.S. Transportation and Security Administration
• Medical guidelines established by the U.S. Coast Guard apply to the position
• Candidates must pass a drug screening to be appointed

Nice To Haves

• Obtain a valid First Class Pilot's License on all waters sailed by the department's sludge boats within a year following appointment

Responsibilities

• Exercise independent judgement under way
• Pilot the sludge vessel
• Assign duties and responsibilities of the licensed officers and crew
• Assume responsibility for the safe operation of the vessel at all times under way and in port
• Direct all personnel involved in mooring and unmooring vessel
• Proper loading and unloading operations and proper storage and care of ship's supplies and equipment
• Keep ship's logs and make necessary reports
• Inspect the ship at frequent intervals
• Maintain proper upkeep of the vessel
• Instruct junior officers and crew in the proper performance of their duties and prepare them for assumption of higher duties
• Keep supervisor fully informed in all matters affecting the vessel and its crew
• Enforce all department and United States Coast Guard rules and regulations and those of other cognizant regulatory bodies

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed