Mate

City of New York • New York City, NY

11d

About The Position

IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidate(s) selected to the Mate position from this posting will be hired on a provisional basis. To be considered for permanent employment in this role, provisional employees must take and pass the next civil service examination for Mate and obtain a list number issued by the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services. Failure to take and pass the exam, or to be reached on the resulting list, will result in termination from the provisional 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. Wastewater utilities are moving from handlers of wastewater to managers of sustainable resources and watershed-scale environmental leaders seeking the least-cost/highest return environmental and social solutions. We are embracing best practices and collaboration to ensure a sustainable future that minimizes waste, maximizes resources, protects our ratepayers, improves the community and embraces innovation. We have therefore been transforming from an agency that conveys and treats wastewater to a manager of valuable resources that is recognized as an essential partner in local economic development and an important member of the watershed community seeking to deliver maximum environmental benefits at the least cost to society. The selected candidate will be assigned to BWT's Marine Section.

Requirements

• A valid United States Coast Guard license as Third Mate of Coastwise Steam or Motor Vessels of any gross tons upon oceans, or appropriate higher level license, with an endorsement as Radar Observer; and a Federal Communications Commission Marine Radio Operator's permit (radio-telephone operator certificate-restricted).
• Within thirty days of appointment candidates must possess a valid Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) issued by the US Transportation and Security Administration.
• For appointment to Assignment Level II, individuals must possess a valid United States Coast Guard license as Second Mate of Coastwise Steam or Motor Vessels of at least 2700 gross tons.
• For appointment to Assignment Level III, individuals must possess: A valid United States Coast Guard license as Chief Mate of Coastwise Steam or Motor Vessels of at least 2700 gross tons; and A valid license as First Class Pilot of Steam and Motor Vessels with the following extensions of routes: New York Harbor, Upper and Lower Bay, the East River from the Battery to Tallman's Island, from Rockaway Inlet to include the Head Jamaica Bay and Kill Van Kull to Elizabeth, N.J., and the Hudson River from the Battery to the George Washington Bridge.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Captain in the safe maneuvering, navigation and operation of the Department’s sludge vessels
• Operating and piloting water quality vessels up to 100 feet
• Maintaining vessel logs and developing reports as needed
• Performing dispatcher duties
• Directing subordinate personnel

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees