Watershed Maintainer

New York City has approximately 140000 catch basins 114000 hydrants 90000 valves 14 gatehouses 3 reservoirs 68 groundwater wells a 100 million gallon underground storage tank and 7000 miles each of both sanitary sewers and water mains. The responsibility of maintaining these vast networks falls under the Department of Environmental Protections Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO).

The primary responsibilities of the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations are: the operation maintenance and protection of the Citys drinking water and wastewater collection (sewer) systems; the protection of adjacent waterways; and the development and protection of the Departments Capital Water and Sewer Design Program. The Bureau also approves and inspects water and sewer connections performed by licensed plumbers and/or authorized contractors. In addition the Bureau has overall responsibility for the approval and inspection of all public and private construction projects which could impact on the Citys water or sewer systems.

DEP is in the midst of an ongoing construction program to build stormwater management systems called Bluebelts which integrate best management practices (BMPs) with natural stream and wetland areas for purposes of flood control and stormwater management. These assets include extended detention ponds stream corridors and constructed stormwater wetlands. The majority of BMPs are located on Staten Island.

Bluebelts are ecologically rich and costeffective drainage systems that naturally handle the runoff precipitation that falls on our streets and sidewalks. The program preserves natural drainage corridors including streams ponds and wetlands and enhances them to perform their functions of conveying storing and filtering runoff precipitation or stormwater. In addition to being an excellent mechanism for reducing urban flooding and improving the health of local waterways Bluebelts also provide open green space for their communities and diverse habitat for wildlife.

The system is comprised of ninety stormwater facilities over sevenhundred acres of natural area and several miles of maintained street frontage. The majority of sites are on Staten Island and seven are in Queens and the Bronx. Sites consist of constructed stormwater wetlands outlet basins culverts weirs weir chambers sediment basins and frontage assets such as fences guide rail and signage.

Under supervision the selected candidate will perform duties related to the operations maintenance repair and inspection of facilities equipment and lands within the Staten Island Bluebelt System under the jurisdiction of the New York City department of Environmental Protection.

Candidates will be responsible for the below:

Operate motor vehicles and motorpowered equipment to perform work.
Manually clean catch basins in Bluebelt drainage areas; install and maintain catch basin markers; inspect clean and maintain trash racks on riser boxes and other Bluebelt BMP drainage structures.
Mow prune cultivate and maintain lawns shrubs trees and grades; spread topsoil and wood chips; plant landscape material; inspect install and maintain riprap signs wooden bollards poles stream bank stabilization devices erosion control fencing and other Bluebelt physical assets as required;
Perform litter/debris pickup within Bluebelt properties and remove snags both manually and mechanically from streams; perform weeding operations within Bluebelt properties;
Clean and paint structures equipment and fences; check security of structures and prevent trespassing on City property; remove snow and ice from DEPowned sidewalks and properties in the Bluebelt;
Use rowboat to navigate and inspect various Bluebelt BMPs ponds and streams; install and maintain bat boxes and other wildlife habitat improvement devices in Bluebelt natural areas; and inspect rodent control boxes throughout the Bluebelt;
Conduct basic field inspections as directed by immediate field supervisor. Prepare and record work orders on electronic devices (computer tablets).

The environmental conditions faced while performing the job responsibilities of this position include working outside in all types of weather throughout the year.

WATERSHED MAINTAINER 91011

Qualifications :

A fouryear high school diploma or its educational equivalent and one of the following:

1. One year of fulltime satisfactory experience in the operation and maintenance of equipment used in the controlling or purification of water at facilities in watershed areas reservoirs or aqueduct systems or performing duties involving the upkeep inspection maintenance or operation of watershed areas and related facilities; or

A fouryear high school diploma or its educational equivalent and one of the following:

2. Two years of fulltime satisfactory experience as: a mechanic journeyman or helper in the electrical trades or mechanical trades; or a technician in a chemical processing facility or chemical laboratory.

Driver License Requirement: By the time you are appointed to this position you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime