Chief Marine Engineer Diesel

City of New York • New York City, NY

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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 role includes directing technical staff in the Marine Section, maintaining engine room logs and records, complying with federal and departmental regulations governing mechanical and engine equipment and marine vessels, overseeing fuel care, storage, and use onboard, and carrying out responsibilities under the Marine Operations and Maintenance Section’s Safety Program.

Candidates selected through this posting will initially be 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 be unable to continue in the provisional position.

The position is with the Bureau of Wastewater Treatment, which operates and maintains facilities involved in sewage treatment across New York City’s five boroughs, including wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, other collections facilities, laboratories, and harbor vessels.

Requirements

• Hold a valid U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) endorsed as Chief Engineer Limited for Motor vessels of at least 6,000 H.P., or hold a higher license.
• Possess a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) issued by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration within 30 days of appointment. Candidates with a TWIC appeal or waiver process in progress will not be considered until it is completed.
• Meet U.S. Coast Guard medical guidelines and undergo a medical examination before appointment and thereafter as required by 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 concerning 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.

What This Job Offers

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