Full Job Description
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking candidates to serve as Emergency Managers, for the Division of Field Operations, of the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO). BWSO is one of three operating Bureau's in the agency with a total staff of over 1,200. The bureau is responsible for the operation, maintenance and protection of the city's drinking water and wastewater collection system, protection of the adjacent waterways and development of the capitol water and sewer design program. Field Operations role in the Bureau is to maintain and repair the City's water distribution system and wastewater collection system. Through the maintenance and repair of these systems, Field Operations ensures the residences and businesses of NYC an adequate supply of water, water for fire protection and a properly functioning wastewater collection system. These systems include about 6,800 miles of water mains, 109,000 fire hydrants, over 200,000 valves, 7,500 miles of sewer mains, and 148,000 catch basins. Emergency Management serves a critical role in the Division of Field Operations. The main function of the Emergency Management unit is to provide emergency planning, mitigation, response, recovery and special operations support to the Bureau. Typical tasks will include but are not limited to:
-Respond to emergency conditions (water main breaks, sewer breaks, fires, street collapses, building collapses, etc.) and provide emergency management support and interagency coordination at the scene
-Assess impact of emergencies on local community, with emphasis on identifying vulnerable populations and critical facilities
-Plan and coordinate emergency response and recovery activities in support of Field Operation's Emergency Management Program with city, federal and state agencies, utilities, police and fire personnel.
-Conduct surveys and research to develop emergency management action plans, disaster planning and/or provide technical support.
-Participate in the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) designed to prepare BWSO for continuing essential operations and recover from disaster disruptions in normal business operations.
-Responding to emergencies and supporting the District Supervisors and managers with information management, command post support and interagency coordination
-Planning for and coordinating Bureau special operations, such as Hydrant Patrol and Weather Events
-Maintaining and updating the DEP Department Operations Centers
-Maintaining and updating the DEP Desk at the New York City's Emergency Management (NYCEM) Emergency Operations Center (EOC)
-Creating, delivering, and coordinating emergency management training to agency stakeholders
-Drafting of field operations guides and other emergency management related documents used to assist in emergency response
-Assisting BWSO's Emergency Communications Center (ECC) with various projects with guidance from ECC Supervisor
-Serving as municipal representative for various state and countywide emergency management meetings
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Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
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