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 storm water, 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 overall objective of the Division of Connections and Permitting is the protection of the New York City environment by means of the protection of the New York City water supply and sewer systems.

Regulation of connections to the New York City water supply system is necessary in order to minimize the possibility of reduced water pressure, contamination of the city water supply due to cross connections, damage to the city water supply system due to water hammer and also to insure adequate fire protection within buildings in accordance with the Department of Buildings requirements. In addition, regulation of connections to the New York City sewer system is necessary in order to minimize the possibility of excessive discharge into the city sewer system, damage to the city sewer system due to improperly constructed connections, and backup and /or flooding onto streets and/or private property due to inadequate size or slope of connections.

The division of Connections and Permitting is made up of Permitting Section with five (5) Borough and Sewer Units, Connections Section and Cross Connection Control Section and Site Connection Section. The division conducts water and sewer inspections, issues water and sewer permits and reviews the cross connection plans and site connection proposals. The DEP’s Bureau of Water & Sewer Operations seeks to hire three (3) part-time Clerical Associates for the Connections and Permitting Division, located in Queens, New York.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Process all incoming mails by sorting, processing and tracking application fees by using computer. Complete data entry of related office information using a computer or other automated office system.

• Answers main phone line and takes messages as needed.

• Perform office tasks such as making copies/scanning and archiving approvals/reports/site visits, filing management, weekly/monthly reports, meeting arrangement and complete FOIL requests.

• Prepare and email tap releases letter and sewer signoffs; responding to sign-off requests from plumbers and homeowners.

• Under supervision, performs clerical/administration tasks of moderate difficulty.

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of satisfactory clerical experience.

Skills Requirement

Keyboard familiarity with the ability to type at a minimum of 100 key strokes (20 words) per minute.

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.