Borough Supervisor

DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking a Borough Supervisor for the Green Infrastructure Maintenance Program. The role supervises cleaning and upkeep of porous paver installations and infiltration basins, writes schedules, coordinates with Bureau partners, and oversees field operations and data collection.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience in construction or public works, knowledge of green infrastructure practices, and the ability to manage logs,

Qualifications

• Four years of recent full-time experience in the construction, maintenance or repair of sewers, streets, highways or water supply systems, with at least one year in a supervisory capacity.
• A satisfactory equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, instructs and trains full-time and seasonal employees and alternative workforces assigned to the maintenance of green infrastructure practices.
• Oversees maintenance and cleaning of green infrastructure assets, including snow and ice management.
• Ensures vehicles and equipment are maintained and that safety procedures are followed.
• Oversees procurement and stocking of tools, supplies, and equipment; coordinates with fleet services and vendors.
• Oversees quality control and provides feedback to staff; may supervise contractors.
• May work with Federal, State, and City agencies on regulatory or operational issues.

Skills

Construction experience

Supervisory experience

Maintenance

Grounds maintenance

Vehicle maintenance

Driver license

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 stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution.
DEP’s Green infrastructure program designs, constructs and maintains a range of Green Infrastructure assets that collect stormwater from streets, sidewalks, and other hard surfaces before it can enter the sewer system or cause local flooding. By reducing the amount of stormwater that flows into the Sewer System, green infrastructure helps prevent Combined Sewer Overflows and improves the health of local waterways.
The Bureau of Environmental Planning and Analysis at the New York City Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a Borough Supervisor for the NYC Green Infrastructure Maintenance Program. This Borough Supervisor will supervise the cleaning of porous paver installations and infiltration basins. The supervisor will write schedules, coordinate with Bureau partners, assist with field operations, oversee data collection, track progress, troubleshoot equipment problems, communicate with vendors and systematically inspect the work of subordinates to ensure that porous paver and infiltration basin maintenance is performed to the established standards. The Borough Supervisor will be expected to become familiar with recurring issues with the assigned assets classes that impact and work with administrative staff to resolve those issues. They will be responsible for overseeing the timely submission of field logs and evaluation forms deemed required by the operation. Logs include daily maintenance logs, trip tickets, quarterly asset evaluation logs, weekly crew inspection logs, and repair and replacement logs. They will provide training in operation, maintenance, and inspection of all types of Green Infrastructure practices.

UNDER GENERAL SUPERVISION, THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO;

• Supervises, instructs and trains full-time and seasonal employees and alternative workforces assigned to the maintenance, protection, and repair of green infrastructure practices in the assigned asset classes.
• Exercises supervision over the care of concrete and plastic inlet structures, pipes, pipe covers, and concrete components common to DEP Green Infrastructure assets.
• May be responsible for overseeing the work of contractors/vendors engaged to perform maintenance or repair work.
• Will be responsible for overseeing maintenance and cleaning activities performed in Green Infrastructure operated facilities and grounds. This includes the management of snow and ice during winter.
• Will be responsible for evaluating the quality of work performed and providing structured feedback to the appropriate staff.
• Will ensure the vehicles utilized by the unit are delivered for their preventative maintenance appointments on the schedule determined by fleet services. Schedules periodic and responsive maintenance for vehicles in the fleet. Dispatches and routes all vehicles to efficiently meet the goals of the unit. Ensures that subordinates perform daily vehicle pre and post trip inspections and enforces vehicle polices spelled out in the standard operating procedures document.
• May operate specialized motor equipment and instruct and train subordinates in the operation of such equipment.
• Ensure that all accidents involving vehicles and specialized motorized equipment are reported and documented according to Agency procedures.
• Works with administrative and field staff to develop, implement, and improve procedures that fully utilize all available resources to improve the function and appearance of the City’s green infrastructure practices.
• Ensures that operations and maintenance procedures are followed to promote maximum utilization of equipment and facilities to safeguard the interests of the City.
• Ensures that tools and equipment are in good order.
• Works with administrative staff to make sure that stocks of tools, supplies, and equipment are adequate.
• Oversees the requisition and intake of supplies.
• May be required to work with Federal, State, and other City agencies on regulatory and/or operational issues.
• Supervisors are responsible for immediate reporting and documenting of safety hazards (not removal).

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Minimum Qualifications

1. Four years of recent full-time satisfactory experience as a construction laborer or in the construction, maintenance or repair of sewers, streets, highways or water supply systems, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or

2. A satisfactory equivalent.

Preferred Skills

Some experience in vacuum excavation, masonry, grounds maintenance, or experience in the maintenance of subsurface stormwater management systems, pressure washing, and vehicle maintenance, is a plus. A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York.

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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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.