Electrician

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 direct supervision from the Director of Technical Services, Manager or designated Project Supervisor, the selected candidate will perform field work specific for the Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) network. This includes the installation, repair, and maintenance of Data Collection Units (DCU) equipment mounted on light poles and rooftops throughout New York City and Upstate. The candidate will work with power lines directly from Con Edison inside NYC DOT light poles to supply our DCU. Staff will be required to complete all tasks using a bucket truck and additional vehicles to close traffic lanes as needed to provide a safe area to complete assignments. Proper notification will be given in advance to the location to allow access to the equipment when completing rooftop work. Staff will be responsible for checking all work in the network to ensure equipment is operating at full capacity by using a laptop to connect to the network. All defective equipment under warranty will be returned for replacement through our Meter Testing Facility. Staff will maintain material inventory of equipment to complete installations, repairs, and maintenance. All defective non-warranty equipment will be disposed of and recycled as required by the Bureau of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS). As directed by the management team, the electrician will also assist in repairing wiring on Meter Transmitter Units (MTUs) throughout all five boroughs and upstate. The selected candidate will troubleshoot repairs and resolve problematic wiring issues to assist in finding the best method and location of MTU for data transmission. The selected candidate will use all tools and equipment available to resolve reception issues within the network between an MTU and the DCU. He/She will work with the manufacturer or a consultant to provide best practices that the field staff will follow during meter and MTU replacement and repairs. Candidate may assist with other projects such as Hazardous Material monitoring equipment or Noise Camera installation, replacement, relocation, or repair. Work may be completed during weekends or outside normal business hours as needed when a special project or event is scheduled. All completed work will be done as per manufacturer’s specifications. Physical/Environmental Factors: Climbing ladders, pits, confined spaces, lifting heavy items, standing for prolonged times, working in all weather conditions (may change due to summer or winter weather advisories), kneeling, may work nights and weekends. Minimum Qualifications

Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician; or At least three years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician and sufficient full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician's helper or apprentice electrician or education in the electrical or electronic field acquired in an approved trade, technical school, or vocational high school or college or university to make up the equivalent of the remaining experience. Undergraduate college credit can be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 credits, from an accredited college or university, for one year of experience. Six months of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of such helper or apprentice experience, or education in an approved trade or technical school or vocational high school in the electrical or electronic field. Less than a full year of helper or apprentice experience, or relevant education, will receive prorated credit. License Requirements: For appointment to certain positions, candidates will be required to possess a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment. For assignment as a special electrician, candidates must possess and maintain the license(s) and/or certificate(s) required to perform these duties.

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 would 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 the 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr