Captain; Sludge Boat

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

The New York City 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.

Under the direction of the Supervisor of Sludge Vessel Operations, the selected candidate will take command of an assigned vessel and its crew and act as the department’s representative in all matters concerning the vessel and its crew; and perform related work. Typical duties include exercising independent judgment underway, piloting the sludge vessel, assigning duties and responsibilities of the licensed officers and crew, assuming responsibility for the safe operation of the vessel at all times underway and in port, directing all personnel involved in mooring and unmooring the vessel, carrying out proper loading and unloading operations and proper storage and care of ship’s supplies and equipment, keeping ship’s logs and making necessary reports, inspecting the ship at frequent intervals, and maintaining proper upkeep of the vessel.

The candidate will also instruct junior officers and crew in the proper performance of their duties and prepare them for higher duties, keep the supervisor fully informed in all matters affecting the vessel and its crew, enforce all department and United States Coast Guard rules and regulations and those of other cognizant regulatory bodies.

A valid Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) issued by the United States Coast Guard with endorsement as a Master of Self‑Propelled Vessels of Unlimited Tonnage Upon Inland Waters or higher license, plus a Marine Radio Operator Permit (MROP) issued by the Federal Communications Commission or higher radio operator license. In addition, all candidates must obtain a valid First Class Pilot’s License on all waters sailed by the department’s sludge boats within a year following appointment.

Within thirty days of appointment candidates must possess a valid Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC) issued by U.S. Transportation and Security Administration. Candidates who are engaged in an appeal or waiver process for the TWIC will not be considered for appointment until such process has been completed.

Medical guidelines established by the U.S. Coast Guard apply to the position. Candidates will therefore be required to undergo a medical examination prior to appointment and thereafter, pursuant to U.S. Coast Guard regulations. Candidates must also pass a drug screening to be appointed. Captains (Sludge Boat) are subject to random drug testing during their employment. All applicable licenses and TWIC must be maintained for the duration of employment.

It is specifically preferred for candidates to possess a U.S. Coast Guard issued license of Master of Steam of Motor…