Job Description

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 storm water and reducing air noise and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country with nearly 6000 employees. DEPs water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the systems 2000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.

The Bureau of Customer Services (BCS) oversees the production and collection of water and wastewater bills along with all the work required to maintain our citywide network of meters and meter reading devices. BCS serves approximately 836000 customers and generates more than $4 billion of revenue annually.

BCS is seeking to hire an Associate Water Use Inspector Level in the Meter Test Facility. Under direction of the Chief Inspector the Associate Water Use Inspector 1 will:
-Plan schedule and direct work of a group of assigned employees. Train subordinates as required and provide supervision.
-Coordinate and oversee special AMI and meter replacement projects.
-Conduct field inspections for evidence of meter defects and tampering and issues appropriate violations. Performs minor meter repairs.
-Assist in the preparation of reports of violations and summons activity and prepare violation reports. Review meter reading records and reports for possible inaccuracies and high or low water consumption. Provide testimony for the Department before the Environmental Control Board.
-Direct moderate sized Borough-wide Water Use Inspection Programs. Is in responsible charge of all inspectorial aspects of a Borough office and field force. Check in and review work performed by inspectorial field staff.
-Drives a motor vehicle.
-May temporarily perform the duties of a Level II Associate Water Use Inspector.

Physical/Environmental Factors:

Climbing ladders pits confined spaces lift heavy items standing for prolonged times all weather conditions kneeling.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Three years of satisfactory full-time mechanical experience in plumbing or in water use inspection one year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity; or
2. Education and/or experience equivalent to 1 above

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Hours/Shift
35 hours per week

Work Location
58-58 Grand Avenue. Maspeth NY 11378

Appointments are subject to OMB approval

For additional information about DEP visit us at

Recruitment Contact: Grace Pigott
Recruitment Email:

ASSOCIATE WATER USE INSPECTOR - 34620

Qualifications :

1. Three years of satisfactory full-time mechanical experience in plumbing or in water use inspection one year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity; or


2. Education and/or experience equivalent to 1 above.

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 :

Full-time

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Remote work, Shift work

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