Supervisor of Mechanics (Mechanical Equipment)

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 8.5 million NYC 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 citys surrounding waterways.New York City has approximately 140,000 catch basins, 114,000 hydrants, 90,000 valves, 14 gatehouses, 3 reservoirs, 68 groundwater wells, a 100 million gallon underground storage tank and 7,000 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 Distribution Engineering Unit in the Bureau of Water & Sewer Operations is seeking to hire a Supervisor of Mechanics (Mechanical Equipment). Reporting to Trunk Main Manager in Distribution Operations, the selected candidate will supervise Machinists, Machinists Helpers and Laborers in the inspection, maintenance, overhaul and repair of water supply equipment including regulators, valves, meters, gauges, gears and other operating infrastructure located in Chambers throughout the five boroughs; prepare and track job orders, work schedules, assignments and parts inventories; must be familiar with hand tools as well as machine shop equipment maintenance and operations; and perform and supervise work in both permit and non-permit required confined spaces. The candidate will also be responsible for the units adherence to all Department EH&S policies; and operate a motor vehicle and other power equipment as necessary to perform the job.Appointments are subject to OMB approval.For additional information about DEP, visit www.nyc.gov/depRecruitment Contact: recruit@dep.nyc.gov DEP is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the diversity of our organization and workforce. Your voluntary response to the NYCAPS on-line application section for referral information will assist us tremendously in our ability to track the success of our outreach and recruitment efforts. Please be sure to indicate your source of referral to this job.NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program and also meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice. Please indicate on your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. This position is also open to non 55-a Program candidates who meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice.