Associate Water Use Inspector 2

Note: Only those serving in the civil service title of Associated Water Use Inspector will be considered for interview. 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 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 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. Bureau of Customer Services serves approximately 836,000 customers and collects more than $4 billion in revenue each year. Bureau of Customer Services is seeking to hire five Associate Water Use Inspectors, Level II in the following units: Technical Services, Meter Test Facility, Queens, and Bronx. Under direction of the Chief Inspector, the Associate Water Use Inspector 2 will: Direct one or more moderate-sized Borough-wide Water Use Inspection Programs by assigning, supervising, counseling and evaluating the work of inspectors of lower rank; Support the development and delivery of training programs for Inspectors; Review service orders, both virtually and in the field, to identify deficiencies or approve the work, including issuing IWNs (Warning Notice), NOVs (Notice of Violation), or creating service orders/cases in UMAX (Customer Information Billing System) as needed; Review permit applications, review and dispatch Hansen (311 complaints) tasks, and evaluate billing interference conditions as required; Coordinate with the Chief and other managers to create and execute service orders; Support the Chief with regards to key account inspections and complicated metering situations; Report to field to resolve any customer disputes or complaints; Interpret and enforce the rules and regulations of the Department; Review, evaluate, and advise on any submissions pertaining to the sale and use of water; Prepare and review reports and, when required, makes special inspections; Directs follow-up inspections where warnings and violations have been issued based on management information service reports; Learn and enforce any Agency EH&S (Environmental, Health and Safety) and EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) policies; Assist in the planning of inspection programs based on data processing reports and management information service projections; Temporarily serve as Chief Inspector - Drive a motor vehicle. Coordinates summons and violation submission to the Environmental Control Board, including personnel required to appear before the Board. Review cases to be submitted to the Environmental Control Board and assists at hearings, including giving testimony. Provide technical assistance to the Administrative Law Judge of the Environmental Control Board. Physical/Environmental Factors: Climbing ladders, pits, confined spaces, lift heavy items, standing for prolonged times, all weather conditions, kneeling. To Apply To apply click the Apply NowHours/Shift 35 hours per week

Work Location: Various Locations

Minimum Qualifications: 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.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 woud 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.