Captain (Sludge Boat)

City of New York•New York, NY

1d•$125,000 - $150,000•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. IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidate(s) selected for the Captain (Sludge Boat) 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 Captain (Sludge Boat) 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 டன் be able to continue in the provisional position.

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 a year following appointment, obtain a valid First Class Pilot's License on all waters sailed by the department's sludge boats
Within thirty days of appointment, 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
Undergo a medical examination prior to appointment and thereafter, pursuant to U.S. Coast Guard regulations
Pass a drug screening to be appointed
Maintain all applicable licenses and TWIC for the duration of employment

Nice To Haves

Candidates who are engaged in an appeal or waiver process for the TWIC will not be considered for appointment until such process has been completed.

Responsibilities

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
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
Oversee 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