Mariner

About the role

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. 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, including 14 wastewater treatment plants, sludge dewatering facilities, collections facilities, wastewater laboratories, and harbor vessels. The selected candidate will be assigned to BWT's Marine Section. Important note: Candidate(s) selected for the Mariner position through this posting will be hired on a provisional basis. To be considered for permanent employment in this role, provisional employees will need to take and pass the next civil service examination for Mariner 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate valves to load and/or discharge vessel's cargo
• Handle lines; rigging, mooring and unmooring vessels to and from docks
• Clean, scale and paint vessels and equipment
• Steer vessels
• Stand lookout
• Perform heavy manual labor
• Stand for long periods of time during tours of duty or transit time
• Walk along the boat and up and down staircases during transit
• Work rotating shifts in varying degrees of weather and visibility; may work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Wear protective clothing while on duty

Requirements

• Valid United States Coast Guard certificate as an Able Seaman, any waters, unlimited; OR a United States Merchant Mariner's document indicating endorsement as an Able Seaman, any waters, unlimited (must be maintained for the duration of employment)
• Eligibility for the 55-a Program (qualified persons with a disability)
• New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment; City employees with 2 continuous years of service may be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County

Benefits

• Eligibility for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness and state repayment assistance programs (see https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)

Pay

$85,458.00