Job Description 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 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. BCS serves approximately 836,000 customers and generates $3.6 billion of revenue annually. Under the direction of the Associate Water Use Inspector Level II, may plan, schedule and direct work of a group of assigned employees. Train subordinates as required and provides supervision. Perform quality control reviews of work and reports completed by subordinates; responds appropriately to performance/quality gaps. Conduct field inspections for evidence of meter defects and tampering and issues appropriate violations. Perform meter repairs and replacements. Assist in the preparation of reports of violations and summons activity and prepares violation reports. Reviews meter reading records and reports for possible inaccuracies and high or low water consumption. Provide testimony for the Department before the Environmental Control Board. Directs moderate sized Borough-wide Water Use Inspection Programs. Is in responsible charge of all inspectorial aspects of a Borough office and field force. Utilizes all systems to review work and assign tasks by checking DCU and MTU system. Drives a motor vehicle. Learn and enforce any EH&S and EEO policies promulgated by the Agency and Bureau. May be required to evaluate assigned staff and perform Associate Water Use Inspector II duties. General knowledge of meter accuracy bench and field testing equipment. May electronically file and forward all accuracy data to clerical division for recording purposes. Experience with AMR MTU diagnostic range when testing and repairing equipment. This experience assists with trouble shooting AMR equipment in the field and in the repair shop. Familiar with care and use when using power tools such as a chop saw and hammer drill. Note: Only those serving in the permanent civil service title of Water Use Inspector will be considered. Physical/Environmental Factors: Climbing ladders, pits confined spaces, lift heavy items, standing for prolonged times, all weather conditions, kneeling, mandatory overtime, nights and weekends and may work Tuesday through Saturday schedules Qualifications 1. 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. 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.