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The Bureau of Customer Services (BCS) oversees the production and collection of water and sewer 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 $4 billion of revenue annually.

The Bureau of Customer Services seeks qualified candidates for the position of Water Use Inspector Level I work relating to the repair, replacement and installation of water meters and AMR related equipment. Under supervision and direction from a Chief Inspector or managerial supervision, the selected candidate will perform work in the field and/or office; read, inspect, test, make repair and replace water meters and Automated Meter Reading (AMR) equipment; installs, repairs, replaces meter reading MTU equipment and/or remote wire. Will serve notices to repair recently installed and unapproved defective water meters. Conduct inspections to ensure conformance to codes, standards, plans or specifications relating to the metering, sale and use of City water, reports leaks and waste of water and inspects water use within a building. Inspects and approves or denies work completed by NYC Licensed Master Plumber to ensure conformance with water supply regulations in the execution of permits granted by the Department.

Job Tasks/Duties:
Inspects, test, repairs, replaces and installs water meters and associated conditions. Reads water meters and remote reading devices. Enters reading and appropriate condition codes into a portable computer and/or appropriate forms. Tests meter read indoors to ensure that water consumption is registered on the meters.
Inspects plumbing to detect cross-connections and possible hazards and sources of contamination to the water supply system.
Inspects and reports on work done by NYC Master Licensed Plumbers and/or contractors to ensure conformance with departmental rules and regulations. Serves Inspectors Warning Notices of Violations related to detected violations of the rules, regulations and policies of the City.
Testifies at the Environmental Control Board. Computes the water consumed since the last reading and compares it with similar period to detect possible waste. Gather and report information related to water and sewer use including plumbing and water meter configurations, descriptions of property and property use, and assessments of leaks and water waste. May be required to install, repair, replace or test new meter technology under a pilot program as directed by Project Manager.
Maintain a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

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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

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Work Location:
All boroughs

Hours/Shifts
35 hours per week

Recruitment Contact: Grace Pigott
Recruitment Email: gracep@dep.nyc.go

Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
For more information go to www.nyc.gov/DEP

Qualification Requirements
1. Graduation from an approved trade, vocational or technical high school with a specialty in a mechanical trade; or
2. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six months of recent full-time satisfactory experience in one of the following:
a) Mechanical work experience as a helper or apprentice: in the plumbing industry; in heating, ventilation and air conditioning installation or operation; or as a pipe fitter or steam fitter; or
b) Reading and recording data from meters and/or measuring devices; or
3. One year of full-time satisfactory mechanical experience as a helper or apprentice in the fields described in 2 (a) above.

License Requirement
Candidates must posses a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Additional Qualification Requirements
Assignment Level II
To be eligible to be hired or advanced to Assignment Level II, without serving as Water Use Inspector Assignment Level I for two years, individuals must have, in addition to meeting the above qualification requirements for Assignment Level I and the License Requirement, at least two additional years of full-time recent satisfactory mechanical experience in the plumbing industry; or two years of recent satisfactory mechanical experience in heating, ventilation and air conditioning installation and/or operation, or as a Pipe Fitter and/or as a Steam Fitter.

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.

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/.

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 interview.

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.

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