Deputy Chief

Deputy Chief

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 materialspollution. 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. Under general direction, the selected candidates will be in responsible charge of the operations maintenance, repair, testing and adjustment of all equipment, apparatus and structures of one or more electrically powered wastewater treatment plant, dewatering facilities and/or collection facilities. Supervises and coordinates the work of location personnel, including Stationary Engineers (Electric), Oilers and other employees.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six years of full-time satisfactory experience within the last 10 years in responsible charge of the operation of plants or facilities utilizing high tension electrical equipment (over 600 volts), including troubleshooting and repairing such equipment, in one or more of the following: electrical generating stations, electrical switching stations, water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, water pumping stations or high volume ventilation systems, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or
• Three years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity, and a baccalaureate degree in electrical, civil or mechanical engineering from an accredited college; or
• Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity, and an associate degree in Science or Applied Science from an accredited college with a major in Water Quality Monitoring, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations, Environmental Health, Environmental Control, Electrical Technology or Mechanical Technology; or
• Three years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above, and four years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician; one year of this experience must have been in a supervisory capacity; or
• Six years of full-time satisfactory experience within the last 10 years as an electrician, including three years of full-time satisfactory experience troubleshooting and repairing high tension electrical equipment (600 volts or more), as described in "1" above; one year of this experience must have been in a supervisory capacity; or
• A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1", "2", "3", "4" or "5" above. Education may be substituted for experience on the basis that one year of experience is equivalent to 60 semester credits from an accredited college leading to a baccalaureate or associate degree in one of the disciplines described in "2" or "3" above. However, all candidates must have at least three years of satisfactory experience as described in "1" above, except for candidates who qualify under "5" above, and at least one year of supervisory experience. License Requirement Must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.

Deputy Chief

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 materialspollution. 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. Under general direction, the selected candidates will be in responsible charge of the operations maintenance, repair, testing and adjustment of all equipment, apparatus and structures of one or more electrically powered wastewater treatment plant, dewatering facilities and/or collection facilities. Supervises and coordinates the work of location personnel, including Stationary Engineers (Electric), Oilers and other employees.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six years of full-time satisfactory experience within the last 10 years in responsible charge of the operation of plants or facilities utilizing high tension electrical equipment (over 600 volts), including troubleshooting and repairing such equipment, in one or more of the following: electrical generating stations, electrical switching stations, water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, water pumping stations or high volume ventilation systems, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or
• Three years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity, and a baccalaureate degree in electrical, civil or mechanical engineering from an accredited college; or
• Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity, and an associate degree in Science or Applied Science from an accredited college with a major in Water Quality Monitoring, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations, Environmental Health, Environmental Control, Electrical Technology or Mechanical Technology; or
• Three years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above, and four years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician; one year of this experience must have been in a supervisory capacity; or
• Six years of full-time satisfactory experience within the last 10 years as an electrician, including three years of full-time satisfactory experience troubleshooting and repairing high tension electrical equipment (600 volts or more), as described in "1" above; one year of this experience must have been in a supervisory capacity; or
• A satisfactory combination of education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1", "2", "3", "4" or "5" above. Education may be substituted for experience on the basis that one year of experience is equivalent to 60 semester credits from an accredited college leading to a baccalaureate or associate degree in one of the disciplines described in "2" or "3" above. However, all candidates must have at least three years of satisfactory experience as described in "1" above, except for candidates who qualify under "5" above, and at least one year of supervisory experience. License Requirement Must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.

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