Job Description

IMPORTANT NOTE: Only those currently serving as a permanent Engineering Technician will be considered

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects public health and the environment by supplying clean drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, 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 delivers more than 1.1 billion gallons per day of the highest quality drinking water to 8.3 million New York City (the City) residents and more than 1 million people in Upstate New York and has a wastewater conveyance and treatment system capable of processing over 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater per day to protect the environment and the City’s surrounding waterways.

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 Resource Recovery Facilities, sludge dewatering facilities, collections facilities (pumping stations, combined sewer overflow retention facilities, regulators, tide gates, etc.), wastewater laboratories and harbor vessels.

Under supervision, the selected candidate will perform sampling and/or investigation of industrial firms, sewage treatment plants, and storm-water to verify compliance with applicable standards.

Calibrate/program, and install sample collecting or monitoring equipment such as Auto-sampler, pH meter, flow meter, velocity meter, and multi-parameter device. Collect, preserve, transport and deliver samples to the designated laboratories in accordance to the set procedures and standards. Conduct pre-investigation of industrial firms to establish sampling points to prepare drawings for permit renewal. Fill out Chain-of-Custody, vehicle report and related paperwork and/or daily report accurately and legibly. Trace, ink or using GIS software to prepare drawings and maps from data collected or using Inflow/Infiltration (I&I) drawing and sewer map; review and interpret drawings and specifications; perform inspections and dye-tests; participate in various related tasks to identify source(s) of dry-weather discharge for abatement. Program and install auto-samplers and flow-meters, as well as to collect, preserve, and deliver samples. Prepare reports and maintain office records of drawings, plans, maps, surveys, and inspection data.

Field survey and inspection may require walking to and from inspection sites; climbing and descending from ladders or stairs; standing for an extended period of time; bending and stooping during inspections; carrying clipboard and inspection forms; climbing around and over various objects; walking in areas that may be damp, dark, or acrid, able to lift up to fifty pounds (50 lbs) ; and working outdoors in all kinds of weather.

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

For Assignment Levels I – II

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a state’s department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and two years of full-time satisfactory experience as an engineering technician; or

2. An Associate degree from an accredited college or technical institution with a specialization in engineering technology; or

3. A combination of education and experience which is equivalent to two years of satisfactory experience. To determine educational equivalency for experience, see “Special Note” below.

Special Note

One year of experience credit will be given for each 30 semester credits for college education leading to a degree from an accredited college in engineering technology. However, all candidates must have at least a high school diploma or its educational equivalent.

License Requirement For Certain Positions

For assignment to certain positions, the candidate must possess at the time of appointment or assignment a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Additional Qualification Requirements

For Assignment Levels III – IV

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels III and IV, individuals must have, after meeting the requirements for Assignment Levels I and II, either

1. At least one year of satisfactory service as an Engineering Technician with the City of New York; or

2. A Baccalaureate degree in engineering technology from an accredited college; or

3. After meeting the minimum requirements described for Assignment Level I, at least two additional years of full-time satisfactory experience performing engineering technician work; or

4. A satisfactory combination of education and experience equivalent to

Additional Qualification Requirement “3” above and in “Special Note” above.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.