Marine Engineer (Uniformed-Fire Department)

Under varying levels of supervision, Marine Engineers (Uniformed - Fire Department) operate the main propulsion engines, pumping and auxiliary equipment of diesel powered vessels of the New York City Fire Department to which Marine Engineers are assigned. At Assignment Level 1: Marine Engineers (Uniformed-Fire Department) under supervision, assist in the operation, maintenance and repair of all machinery, auxiliaries, boilers, fire pumps, deck equipment, heating and ventilating equipment on diesel powered fireboats and report any deficiency or irregularity via official department channels; under direction, conduct all required tests and inspections of machinery, pumps and auxiliaries, and assist in the recording of the results in the Engine Room Log; perform related work as directed by the Marine Engineer in charge of the watch; when necessary, may be required to assume the duties of the Marine Engineer in charge of the watch; perform assignments equivalent to those described, and all other duties prescribed for this position in the Regulations of the Department. All Marine Engineers (Uniformed-Fire Department) perform related work.
Special Working Conditions:
Marine Engineers (Uniformed-Fire Department) may be required to work various shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Some of the physical activities performed by Marine Engineers (Uniformed-Fire Department) and environmental conditions experienced are: working outdoors in all kinds of weather, walking on wet decks, working in engine rooms, working around fuel tanks and oil containers, lifting items weighing up to 60 pounds, climbing stairs, standing for long periods, stooping and bending, and other physical Marine Engineer related work. (This is a brief description of what you might do in this position and does not include all the duties of this position.)

Eligibility To Take Examination:
This examination is open to each employee of the New York City Fire Department, who on the last day of
the application period:
1. holds a permanent (not provisional) competitive appointment or appears on a Preferred List (see Note, below) for the title of Firefighter and has served permanently in such title for a period of not less than three years; or
2. holds a permanent (not provisional) competitive appointment or appears on a Preferred List (see note below) for the title of Pilot, Fire Marshal (Uniformed), or Wiper (Uniformed) and has served permanently in such title for a period of not less than one year; and
3. is not otherwise ineligible. (Note: A "Preferred List" is a civil service list which is only for certain former permanent employees of the eligible title who have rehiring rights.)

This examination is also open to employees who were appointed to an eligible title pursuant to New York State Civil Service Law, section 55-a, and who meet all other eligibility requirements. If you do not know if you are eligible, check with your agency's personnel office. It is your responsibility to determine whether or not you meet the eligibility requirements for this examination before submitting your application. If it is determined that you are not eligible to participate in this examination, your application fee will not be refunded and you will not receive a score.

Eligibility To Be Promoted:
In order to be eligible for promotion, you must have completed your probationary period in the eligible title as indicated in the above "Eligibility ToTake Examination" section, and you must be permanently employed in the eligible title or your name must appear on a Preferred List for the eligible title at the time of promotion. Additionally, you must have served permanently in the eligible title for at least one year, unless your probationary period in that eligible title has been waived pursuant to Rule 5.2.4 of the Personnel Rules and Regulations of the City of New York. However, pursuant to Civil Service Law § 52(10)(b), effective September 4, 2024, time served as a provisional appointee in an eligible title will be credited toward the one-year requirement to be promoted if, after September 4, 2024, you received a permanent appointment to the eligible title immediately following the provisional appointment.

Your score will be determined by an Education and Experience Exam. You will receive a score of 70 points for meeting the education and experience requirements listed above. After these requirements are met, you will receive additional credit up to a maximum of 100 points on the following basis: Experience and certifications used to gain additional credit must be obtained by the last day of the Application Period (October 27, 2026). You will If you have satisfactory full-time experience as a permanent Wiper (Uniformed) on a New receive
York City Fireboat for:
up to:
At least 1 year but less than 2 years 6 points At least 2 years but less than 3 years 12 points At least 3 years but less than 4 years 18 points At least 4 years but less than 5 years 24 points 5 or more years 30 points If you have additional satisfactory full-time experience with an employer other than the You will City of New York (e.g. military or commercial experience) operating, maintaining, receive installing, and repairing machinery and equipment on a vessel of at least 4000
up to:
horsepower or greater for:
At least 1 year but less than 2 years 4 points At least 2 years but less than 3 years 8 points At least 3 years but less than 4 years 12 points

At least 4 years but less than 5 years 16 points 5 or more years 20 points Experience and certifications used to meet the minimum requirements cannot be used to gain additional credit. During the Education and Experience Exam (EEE), you will get instructions on converting part-time experience to the full-time equivalent. You must Final Submit your Education and Experience Exam in OASys by midnight Eastern time on the last day of the Application Period, and once you Final Submit, no changes can be made. Failure to click Final Submit by the deadline will result in an incomplete application, and you will not receive a score or a refund of the application fee.