Mariner

DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) seeks a Mariner assigned to BWT's Marine Section to operate vessel cargo loading/discharge, handle lines, and moor/unmoor boats within the five boroughs.

Duties include steering vessels, standing lookout, cleaning, scaling and painting, and performing heavy manual labor. Qualified candidates hold a USCG Able Seaman certificate or Merchant Mariner's document and must maintain it during employment; residency rules apply.

Qualifications

• A valid United States Coast Guard certificate as an Able Seaman, any waters, unlimited.
• A United States Merchant Mariner's document indicating endorsement as an Able Seaman, any waters, unlimited.
• The certificate or document described above must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operate valves to load and/or discharge vessel cargo.
• Handle mooring lines and rigging vessels to docks.
• Moor/unmoor vessels and perform sailing operations as required.

Education

US Coast Guard Able Seaman certificate

Merchant Mariner's document with Able Seaman endorsement

Job description

***IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidate(s) selected for the Mariner position through this posting will be hired on a provisional basis. To be considered for permanent employment in this role, provisional employees will need to take and pass the next civil service examination for Mariner and obtain a list number issued by the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services. Please be aware that employees who do not take and pass the exam, may not be able to continue in the provisional position.***

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 is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.

The Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all facilities related to the treatment of sewage within the five boroughs of the City. This includes 14 wastewater treatment plants, sludge dewatering facilities, collections facilities (pumping stations, combined sewer overflow retention facilities, regulators, tide gates, etc.), wastewater laboratories and harbor vessels.

Wastewater utilities are moving from handlers of wastewater to managers of sustainable resources and watershed-scale environmental leaders seeking the least-cost/highest return environmental and social solutions. We are embracing best practices and collaboration to ensure a sustainable future that minimizes waste, maximizes resources, protects our ratepayers, improves the community and embraces innovation. We have therefore been transformed from an agency that conveys and treats wastewater to a manager of valuable resources that are recognized as an essential partner in local economic development and an important member of the watershed community seeking to deliver maximum environmental benefits at the least cost to society.

The selected candidate will be assigned to BWT's Marine Section. Duties will include operating valves to load and/or discharge vessel's cargo; handle lines; rigging, mooring and unmooring vessels to and from docks; and cleaning, scaling and painting vessels and equipment. In addition, the selected candidate will be required to steer vessels, stand lookout and perform heavy manual labor.

Some of the physical activities performed by Mariners and environmental conditions experienced are: standing for long periods of time during tours of duty or transit time, walking along the boat and up and down staircases during transit.

Special Working Conditions: Mariners may work rotating shifts in varying degrees of weather and visibility; may work nights, weekends, and holidays. Wear protective clothing while on duty.

MARINER - 91501

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. A valid United States Coast Guard certificate as an Able Seaman, any waters, unlimited; or
• 2. A United States Merchant Mariner's document indicating endorsement as an Able Seaman, any waters, unlimited.

The certificate or document described in '1' or '2' above 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 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.