Bohemia, NY (December 16, 2022) – New York City Environmental Protection will conduct a recruitment from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 for 13 Water Systems Operation Specialist apprentices, the New York State Department of Labor announced today.

Applications can be obtained and completed online at http://nyc.gov/jobs during the recruitment period by typing Job ID 562175 in the search bar. All applications must be received no later than December 31, 2023.

The Committee requires that applicants:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency diploma (such as TASC or GED)
• Must have reliable transportation to and from job sites.
• Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License that meets agency requirements to operate company vehicles as needed.

For further information, applicants should contact NYC Environmental Protection at (845) 340-7700. Additional job search assistance can be obtained at your local New York State Department of Labor Career Center (see: dol.ny.gov/career-centers).

Apprentice programs registered with the Department of Labor must meet standards established by the Commissioner. Under state law, sponsors of programs cannot discriminate against applicants because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or marital status. Women and minorities are encouraged to submit applications for apprenticeship programs. Sponsors of programs are required to adopt affirmative action plans for the recruitment of women and minorities.