Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement
Water Use Inspector - 1
$48,674 / yr
Posted until October 31, 2026 · posted September 1, 2026
≈ $23.40/hr equivalent · $1,872 every 2 weeks, before taxes.
NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $6.40/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.
Requirements
Diploma + experience
Exam
Civil service exam title
Where
59-17 Junction Blvd Corona NY
Openings
12
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What they actually ask for.
High school diploma plus experience
Qualification Requirements: Assignment Level I 1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six months of full-time satisfactory experience in one of the following: a) Helper or apprentice experience in any of the following: plumbing; electrical or solar installation; construction; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems; building maintenance; or as a pipe fitter or steam fitter; or b) Installation, assembly, or repair of water-use meters; or c) The inspection, reading and recording of data from electronic/analogue meters and/or measuring devices in a field application to track consumption, mileage, time, distance, water, gas, or electrical data. Special Note: Employees hired as Water Use Inspector - Assignment Level I must satisfactorily complete a probationary period of at least 24 months. This probationary period may be extended in accordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations of the City of New York. Employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period. Upon completion of two years of satisfactory service, permanent employees in Assignment Level I will advance, without further examination, to Assignment Level II. 2. One year of full-time satisfactory experience as a helper or apprentice in the fields described in 1(a), 1(b), or 1(c) above Special Note: Employees hired as Water Use Inspector - Assignment Level I must satisfactorily complete a probationary period of at least 24 months. This probationary period may be extended in accordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations of the City of New York. Employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period. Upon completion of two years of satisfactory service, permanent employees in Assignment Level I will advance, without further examination, to Assignment Level II. 3. Graduation from an approved trade, vocational, or technical high school with a specialty in a trade listed in 1(a), 1(b), or 1(c) above. Special Note: Employees hired as Water Use Inspector - Assignment Level I must satisfactorily complete a probationary period of at least 24 months. This probationary period may be extended in accordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations of the City of New York. Employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period. Upon completion of two years of satisfactory service, permanent employees in Assignment Level I will advance, without further examination, to Assignment Level II. Qualification Requirements: Assignment Level II 1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six months of full-time satisfactory experience in one of the following: a) Helper or apprentice experience in any of the following: plumbing; electrical or solar installation; construction; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems; building maintenance; or as a pipe fitter or steam fitter; or b) Installation, assembly, or repair of water-use meters; or c) The inspection, reading and recording of data from electronic/analogue meters and/or measuring devices in a field application to track consumption, mileage, time, distance, water, gas, or electrical data. Special Note: Employees hired as Water Use Inspector - Assignment Level I must satisfactorily complete a probationary period of at least 24 months. This probationary period may be extended in accordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations of the City of New York. Employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period. Upon completion of two years of satisfactory service, permanent employees in Assignment Level I will advance, without further examination, to Assignment Level II. 2. One year of full-time satisfactory experience as a helper or apprentice in the fields described in 1(a), 1(b), or 1(c) above Special Note: Employees hired as Water Use Inspector - Assignment Level I must satisfactorily complete a probationary period of at least 24 months. This probationary period may be extended in accordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations of the City of New York. Employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period. Upon completion of two years of satisfactory service, permanent employees in Assignment Level I will advance, without further examination, to Assignment Level II. 3. Graduation from an approved trade, vocational, or technical high school with a specialty in a trade listed in 1(a), 1(b), or 1(c) above. Upon completion of two years of satisfactory service, permanent employees in Assignment Level I will advance, without further examination, to Assignment Level II. Special Note: Employees hired as Water Use Inspector - Assignment Level I must satisfactorily complete a probationary period of at least 24 months. This probationary period may be extended in accordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations of the City of New York. Employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period. Upon completion of two years of satisfactory service, permanent employees in Assignment Level I will advance, without further examination, to Assignment Level II.
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The work
What the job is.
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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 stormwater, 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 Bureau of Customer Services (BCS) oversees the production and collection of water and wastewater 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 annual The Bureau of Customer Services seeks qualified candidates for the position of Water Use Inspector Level -1 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 and 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 licensed plumbers 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 license 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. Gathers and reports 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. Maintain a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment. 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. 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 To apply click the Apply Button Now Work Location: All boroughs Hours/Shifts 35 hours per week Recruitment Contact: Grace Pigott Recruitment Email: [email protected] Appointments are subject to OMB approval. For more information go to www.nyc.gov/DEP
Before you apply
The fine print.
Where you have to live
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.
How to apply, from the posting
To apply click the Apply Button Now 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.
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From NYC Open Data, as the city processed it on September 21, 2026. Postings change daily. Confirm on the official posting before you rely on anything here.
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