***Candidates must currently hold the title of Engineering Technician to be considered for this position.***The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is dedicated to enhancing the environment and safeguarding public health for all residents of New York City. We provide over 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water daily, manage wastewater and stormwater, and work diligently to mitigate air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. As the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the nation, with a workforce of nearly 6,000 employees, DEP operates a comprehensive water supply system comprising 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes across a sprawling 2,000 square miles that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.New York City is home to approximately 150,000 catch basins, 114,000 hydrants, 90,000 valves, 14 gatehouses, 3 reservoirs, 68 groundwater wells, a 100 million gallon underground storage tank, and 7,000 miles of both sanitary sewers and water mains. The responsibility for maintaining these extensive networks lies with the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO) within DEP.The BWSO is primarily tasked with the operation, maintenance, and protection of the City’s drinking water and wastewater systems, safeguarding adjacent waterways, and overseeing the Department’s Capital Water and Sewer Design Program. Additionally, the Bureau inspects and approves water and sewer connections performed by licensed plumbers and authorized contractors, taking overall responsibility for all public and private construction projects that may impact the City’s water or sewer infrastructure.The BWSO, specifically within the Division of Operations Analysis & Regulatory Compliance, Operations Support Office (OSO), is seeking a skilled Engineering Technician IV for the Catch Basin Inspection Section. The selected candidate will supervise Engineering Technician II and III staff and will be responsible for the following key duties:- Overseeing catch basin inspections utilizing City vehicles and various tools and equipment.- Planning and managing daily inspection schedules while monitoring productivity to ensure operational goals are met.- Utilizing and reviewing computer-based inspection software and related applications.- Performing mathematical calculations and assisting in estimating quantities.- Preparing, reviewing, and submitting map change requests and relevant documentation based on complex data, with or without sketches.- Addressing frequently occurring issues such as flooding and ponding, extracting data from diverse sources, and applying established methods to resolve these problems.
Mar 12, 2026