About the job
The Office of Building Water System Oversight (BWSO) within the Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (ESE) is dedicated to ensuring the safety and compliance of engineered water systems. This includes conducting essential inspections and implementing regulations to enhance the operational conditions of various systems, including cooling towers, water tanks, evaporative condensers, internal plumbing, and wastewater systems, all aimed at mitigating associated risks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategically directing and planning annual field inspection objectives for the BWSO unit, which includes scheduling, logistical support, and addressing fieldwork challenges while monitoring progress and evaluating inspection data.
- Leading and supervising a team of Scientist Water Ecologists II, I, and Trainees by organizing workflows and ensuring clarity in task assignments.
- Overseeing program projects related to registrations, compliance follow-ups, and professional development for field operations teams.
- Setting performance goals, mentoring staff, conducting individual and team meetings, and providing performance evaluations.
- Coordinating rapid response activities during community investigations and building evaluations associated with the Department's Legionnaires' disease surveillance system.
- Utilizing technical writing and analytical skills to interpret water management programs, operational records, and regulatory compliance standards.
- Acting as a primary liaison for customer service, addressing inquiries from building owners and managers about regulatory programs and best practices.
- Taking a proactive leadership role in identifying and mitigating environmental health hazards in accordance with NYC regulations.
- Representing the Department in enforcement actions, including serving violations to business owners and attending Tribunal hearings to adjudicate cases based on inspection findings.
Field Inspections:
- Conducting inspections across the five boroughs, focusing on various building types and their water supply and distribution systems.

