Overview
Plant Chief role at NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) .
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing 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) operates and maintains facilities related to the treatment of sewage in the five boroughs of the City.
Responsibilities
- Under general direction, 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 plants, dewatering facilities, and/or collection facilities.
- Supervises and coordinates the work of location personnel, including Stationary Engineers (Electric), Oilers and other employees.
Certification/Qualifications
Candidates appointed to Wastewater Treatment Plants operated by the Department of Environmental Protection must possess certification as a Grade 4a Operator of Public Sewage Treatment Plants by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. This certification must be maintained for the duration of the assignment.
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 item 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 item 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 item 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 item 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 items 1 through 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 items 2 or 3 above. However, all candidates must have at least three years of satisfactory experience as described in item 1 above, except for candidates who qualify under item 5 above, and at least one year of supervisory experience.
License: Must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
55a Program: 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.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: 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
Residency Requirement: 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.
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.
Salary: $719.28 – $719.28
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Management and Manufacturing