Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist

The New York City 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, employees. We deliver 1.

1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water per day to 8.3 million New York City residents and more than 1 million people in Upstate New York, and we collect and treat an average of 1.

3 billion gallons of wastewater per day.

The position will fall under jurisdiction of the Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations, which is responsible for the operation and maintenance and protection of New York City’s drinking water distribution and wastewater collection systems, the protection of adjacent waterways and natural drainage (wetlands), and the development of the Department’s Capital Water and Sewer Infrastructure Program.

The Bureau also approves and inspects water and sewer connections performed by licensed plumbers and / or authorized contractors.

In addition, BWSO has overall responsibility for the approval and inspection of all public and private construction projects as they relate to the City’s water or sewer systems.

The Industrial Hygienist II is responsible for assisting the Bureau of Water & Sewer Operations’ Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Division in the development, maintenance, and improvement of effective and comprehensive environmental, health and safety initiatives.

The EHS division strives to ensure long term environmental health and safety compliance and fully integrate the understanding of effective EHS policies and practices at all levels of the organization.

Assignments will include identifying worker and environmental risks by performing EHS inspections, assessments and audits, conducting research, and educating personnel on safe work practices.

Activities will include a mix of office and field work at various locations throughout the City of New York.

Job Duties :

• Conduct environmental, safety and health inspections and assessments to ensure full compliance with Federal, State and City environmental and occupational health and safety regulations.
• Conduct research and review Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Public Employee Safety and Health (PESH), NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC),

and other regulations and policies.

• Perform job safety analyses and provide recommendations for engineering controls and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Conduct health and safety monitoring and investigate injury and illness accidents / incidents.
• Assist in the implementation of successful corrective actions associated with audits, environmental release reports, accident reports, and notices of violation.
• Assist in the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct applicable employee training; schedule and maintain records of training sessions.
• Participate in special projects related to the improvement of EHS programs.
• Perform field work at various locations in the City of New York
• Prepare and submit complete and accurate reports.
• Track and maintain various records
• Respond to emergencies as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by 28 semester credits in industrial hygiene, environmental health science, occupational health science and / or safety engineering; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by 28 semester credits in the physical or natural sciences, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, chemical engineering and / or toxicology and one year of satisfactory, full-time experience

in the identification, evaluation and control of health and safety hazards; or

3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time work experience as described in 2 above; or

4. A combination of education and experience that is the equivalent of the course work and / or experience

described in 1 , 2 , and 3 above. Semester credits from an accredited college or university in industrial hygiene, environmental health science, occupational health science and / or safety engineering may be substituted for experience on the basis of 7 semester credits equals 6 months of experience, up to a maximum of 28 semester credits.

Semester credits from an accredited college or university in the physical or natural sciences, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, chemical engineering and / or toxicology may be substituted for experience on the basis of 7 semester credits equals 3 months of experience, up to a maximum of 28 semester credits.

However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.

License Requirements

A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Special Note :

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, one year of satisfactory full-time work experience in the identification, evaluation and control of health and safety hazards.

Preferred Skills

Computer Skills and Knowledge : MS Office including Excel and / or AccessKnowledge of Occupational Safety & Health and Environmental Laws and Regulations : Federal - 29 CFR & (OSHA) 40 CFR (EPA) RCRA, CERCLA / SARA, TSCANew York State PESH, DECNew York City Administrative Code and Rules of the City of New York Skills and Knowledge : 1) Communication Skills and Organization skills2) Interpersonal Skills3) Time Management4) Analytical ability

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.

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Residency RequirementNew 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.