Port Superintendent of Compliance

DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Department of Environmental Protection seeks an Administrative Public Health Sanitarian with strong background in vessel operations and environmental health inspections. Candidates should have demonstrated supervisory or managerial experience and a track record of ensuring compliance with public health and environmental standards.

Residency is required for New York City and a provisional appointment will lead to a civil service list number after passing the next exam.

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college/university with 30 credits in biological and/or physical sciences and four years of inspections experience, including supervisory duties.
• An associate degree with 12 science credits and six years of inspection experience as described above.
• Equivalent combination with at least 60 college credits including 12 science credits and two years in public health sanitation with supervisory/administrative experience.

Skills

Vessel operations

Public health inspection

Leadership

Education

Baccalaureate degree with 30 science credits

Associate degree with 12 science credits

60 credits and supervisory/public health experience

Job description

***IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidate(s) selected for the Administrative Public Health Sanitarian 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 Administrative Public Health Sanitarian 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.

The Port Superintendent of Compliance reports directly to the Senior Port Captain and provides oversight for all Marine Section environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) standards, policies, and procedures. This role ensures Marine Section functions remain aligned with agency requirements, regulatory obligations, and the expectations established within the Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT) Safety Management System, while maintaining a positive attitude and strong commitment to operational readiness and compliance. The Port Superintendent performs and directs activities that ensure conformance with the Safety Management System, including oversight of internal audits, corrective actions, unsafe condition reporting, and opportunities for improvement. The position fulfills designated Spill Management Team responsibilities as outlined in the U.S. Coast Guard–approved Non-Tank Vessel Response Plan (NTVRP), Fuel Facility Response Plan (FFRP), and Fuel Facility Operations Manual. Additional duties include supporting document control, coordinating mandatory training evolutions, maintaining accurate training records, and demonstrating consistent adherence to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) standards. The Superintendent also supports additional operational responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Port Captain and/or the Section Chief – Operations and Maintenance.

ADMINISTRATIVE PUBLIC HEALTH S - 8298D

Minimum Qualifications

1. 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by 30 credits in the eh biological and/or physical sciences, and four years of satisfactory full-time experience performing inspections to assure compliance with pertinent laws, rules and regulations governing the areas of food, drugs, and general environmental sanitation, eighteen months of which must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or in supervising staff performing food, drug and general environmental sanitation inspectors or related work; or
2. 2. An associate degree from an accredited college or university, including or supplemented by 12 credits in the biological and/or physical sciences, and six years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in question "1" above; or
3. 3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However all candidates must have at least 60 credits from an accredited college or university, including 12 credits in the biological and/or physical sciences, and at least two years of experience as a public health sanitarian, including or supplemented by eighteen months of experience in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity as described in "1" or "2" above.

Preferred Skills

Candidate must posses minimum USCG Master of Self Propelled Vessels of Less than 100 GRT License (Inland, Near Coastal OR Oceans) or Third Mate Unlimited Tonnage Upon Oceans. Minimum 8 years of experience with vessel operations and administering vessel and crew schedules required. Degree from accredited Maritime College preferred but not required.

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.