Chief Marine Engineer Diesel
About The Position
The Chief Marine Engineer (Diesel) supervises and directs the operation and maintenance of the NYC Department of Environmental Protection Bureau of Wastewater Treatment’s marine vessels. The position oversees technical staff in the Marine Section, maintains engine room logs and records, and ensures compliance with federal and departmental regulations governing mechanical and engine equipment and marine vessels. The role also supervises the care, storage, and use of fuel onboard ship and carries out responsibilities associated with the Marine Operations and Maintenance Section’s Safety Program. Candidates selected through this posting are hired provisionally. To be considered for permanent employment, provisional employees must take and pass the next civil service examination for Chief Marine Engineer (Diesel) and obtain a list number issued by the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services. Employees who do not take and pass the examination may not be able to continue in the provisional position. The NYC Department of Environmental Protection protects public health and the environment by providing drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous-materials pollution. Its Bureau of Wastewater Treatment operates and maintains facilities related to sewage treatment, including wastewater treatment plants, collection facilities, laboratories, and harbor vessels.
Requirements
- Possess a valid Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) issued by the United States Coast Guard, endorsed as Chief Engineer Limited for Motor vessels of not less than 6000 H.P., or hold a higher license.
- Within 30 days of appointment, possess a valid Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) issued by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration. Candidates engaged in a TWIC appeal or waiver process will not be considered for appointment until the process is complete.
- Undergo a medical examination before appointment and thereafter pursuant to U.S. Coast Guard regulations.
- Pass a drug screening for appointment and be subject to random drug testing during employment.
- Maintain all applicable licenses and TWIC for the duration of employment.
- To be considered for permanent employment after provisional appointment, take and pass the next civil service examination for Chief Marine Engineer (Diesel) and obtain a list number issued by the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and direct the operation and maintenance of the Bureau’s marine vessels.
- Supervise and direct technical staff in the Marine Section.
- Maintain engine room logs and records.
- Observe federal and departmental regulations pertaining to the operation of mechanical and/or engine equipment and marine vessels.
- Supervise and direct the care, storage, and use of fuel onboard the ship.
- Carry out responsibilities associated with the Marine Operations and Maintenance Section’s Safety Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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