Mate

City of New York • New York, NY

2d • $106,901 - $106,901

About The Position

The Mate assists the Captain in the safe maneuvering, navigation, and operation of the Department’s sludge vessels, in compliance with agency standard operating procedures and applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations, including United States Coast Guard regulations. The position operates and pilots water quality vessels up to 100 feet; maintains vessel logs and develops reports as needed; performs dispatcher duties; directs and supervises subordinate personnel; complies with oil pollution and security regulations; and performs related duties.

The Bureau of Wastewater Treatment operates and maintains the City’s wastewater treatment facilities, including treatment plants, sludge dewatering facilities, collection facilities, laboratories, and harbor vessels. The Department of Environmental Protection provides drinking water, manages wastewater and stormwater, and works to reduce air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. Candidates selected through this posting will be hired provisionally. To be considered for permanent employment, 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. Employees who do not take and pass the exam may not be able to continue in the provisional position.

Requirements

• Hold a valid United States Coast Guard license as Third Mate of Coastwise Steam or Motor Vessels of any gross tons upon oceans, or an appropriate higher-level license, with a Radar Observer endorsement.
• Hold a Federal Communications Commission Marine Radio Operator's permit (radio-telephone operator certificate-restricted).
• Within thirty days of appointment, possess a valid Transportation Workers Identification Card (TWIC) issued by the US Transportation and Security Administration. Candidates with a TWIC appeal or waiver process underway will not be considered until the process is complete.
• For appointment to Assignment Level II, hold 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, hold a valid United States Coast Guard license as Chief Mate of Coastwise Steam or Motor Vessels of at least 2700 gross tons.
• For appointment to Assignment Level III, hold a valid license as First Class Pilot of Steam and Motor Vessels with specified route extensions covering New York Harbor, Upper and Lower Bay, the East River from the Battery to Tallman's Island, Rockaway Inlet including the Head of Jamaica Bay, Kill Van Kull to Elizabeth, New Jersey, and the Hudson River from the Battery to the George Washington Bridge.
• Provisional employees seeking permanent employment 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Captain in safely maneuvering, navigating, and operating the Department’s sludge vessels.
• Operate and pilot water quality vessels up to 100 feet.
• Comply with agency standard operating procedures and applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including United States Coast Guard regulations.
• Maintain vessel logs and develop reports as needed.
• Perform dispatcher duties.
• Direct and supervise subordinate personnel.
• Comply with oil pollution and security regulations.
• Perform related duties.

What This Job Offers

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