Superintendent Water

• DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Posted On: 12/05/2025

• Full-Time

Location

NYC-ALL BOROS

• Exam May Be Required

Department

Water Supply/Field Oper Mgt

Salary Range:

$68,213.00 – $148,688.00

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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 Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO) is seeking to hire one (1) candidate for the title of Superintendent Water & Sewer System M1 - City Wide Manager for Evening Operations. Under the direction of the Section Chief of city-wide management with the widest latitude for independent judgment and decision making, the selected candidate will serve as a City-wide Manager. The City-wide Manager will be responsible for the overall operations, maintenance and repairs functions of New York City's Water distribution and sewer drainage systems during off-hours and weekends, directing multiple district supervisors and their designees. The City-wide Manager will be coordinating on various operational issues with other city, state, federal agencies, private utility agencies and public. The City-wide Manager will also be instrumental in assisting with planning, implementing, and monitoring various training programs for the field operations' staff. Candidate will also oversee investigations of water complaints, investigations and resolutions of sewer back-ups, catch basin clogging and other sewer complaints, which may require excavation; provide in-house consulting on extremely complex problems related to NYC water supply system; assist with preparation of written reports and budgets, and oversee contracts for the Section Chief and the Chief; assist with establishing programs and policies to ensure inspections and emergency repairs are performed in accordance with DEP standards and specifications; advise the section Chief on all aspects of management and operations, and assist in achieving and delivering long term plans and goals.

License Requirement- Possess and maintain a valid New York State Driver's license.

Preferred License- Department of Health certificate for Water System Operator, Class D Distribution System.

SUPERINTENDENT OF WATER AND SE

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Skills

Thorough knowledge of the operation of a large municipal water supply and sewer system. Excellent management skills including planning, coordination, problem solving and supervision. Computer aptitude and working knowledge of work order management systems, as well as general Microsoft Office programs such as Excel, Word and Outlook.

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

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 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.

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Job ID

Posted until

12/18/2025

Title code

10081

Civil service title

SUPERINTENDENT OF WATER AND SE

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

Superintendent Water & Sewer Systems M1 / Citywide Manager

• Experience Level:

Manager

Job level

M1

Number of positions

1

Work location

96-05 Horace Harding Expway

• Category:

Building Operations & Maintenance

Superintendent Water & Sewer Systems M1 / Citywide Manager