The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects public health and the environment by supplying clean drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, 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 delivers more than 1.1 billion gallons per day of the highest quality drinking water to 8.5 million NYC residents and more than 1 million people in Upstate New York, and has a wastewater conveyance and treatment system capable of processing over 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater per day to protect the environment and the city’s surrounding waterways.

New York City has approximately 140,000 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 each of both sanitary sewers and water mains. The responsibility of maintaining these vast networks falls under the Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO).

The Distribution Engineering Unit in the Bureau of Water & Sewer Operations is seeking to hire a Trunk Main Manager. Reporting to the chief of Distribution Engineering, the selected candidate will oversee the Supervisors of Mechanics in the Trunk Maintenance unit. They will provide direction related to trunk main operations, direct machinist Supervisors on the proper operation and maintenance of trunk mains and appurtenances, provide direction to the Citywide Maintenance Unit, and be responsible for coordinating the maintenance and repair of all in-city regulators, as well as making recommendations on corrective actions when low pressure or volume problems exist. Additionally, they will provide direction to Trunk Maintenance Staff for Water Supply and low-pressure-related Emergencies, and provide direction necessary to maintain water pressure above 20 psi at all times, including during peak demand and during shutdowns of mains during periods of construction.


Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
For additional information about DEP, visit www.nyc.gov/dep

Recruitment Contact: [email protected]

DEP is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the diversity of our organization and workforce. Your voluntary response to the NYCAPS on-line application section for referral information will assist us tremendously in our ability to track the success of our outreach and recruitment efforts. Please be sure to indicate your source of referral to this job.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program and also meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice. Please indicate on your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. This position is also open to non 55-a Program candidates who meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice.

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1. Eight years of full-time experience acquired within the last ten years in the construction, operation, repair, or maintenance of water supply distribution, sewer and/or drainage systems, four years of which must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity; or

2. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" above. However, all candidates must have the four years of supervisory or managerial experience as described in "1" above.

License Requirements
All candidates must possess a Motor Vehicle Operator's License valid in the State of New York.

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.