HEALTH SAFETY SPECIALIST

On your cover letter, please state that you have a permanent civil service title as Industrial Hygienist-or-reachable on the Industrial Hygienist list.

Otherwise you will not be considered for an interview.

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, employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2, square mile watershed that extends miles north and west of the city.

The Division of Facilities Management & Construction is responsible for providing facilities management and administrative support services to DEP in the areas of : asbestos / lead assessment and abatement, capital projects, construction services, mail services, office supply services, real estate management, reproduction services and space planning.

The Environmental Health and Safety / Asbestos, Lead and Mold Remediation Unit within CFO / FMC is seeking to hire an energetic and motivated individual to join our team of professionals in our continued success in ensuring and maintaining a hazard free work environment.

• Under supervision of the Director / EH&S / Asbestos Lead & Mold Remediation Unit, the Industrial Hygienist will be responsible for conducting safety and health inspections and assessments;
• ensuring full compliance with Federal, State and City environmental and occupational health and safety regulations for employees and facilities;
• preparing and submitting complete and accurate assessment reports; tracking and maintaining various environmental health and safety records;
• researching and reviewing Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Public Employee Safety and Health (PESH), NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), NYS DOL Code Rule 56 & AHERA guidelines, NYC Asbestos Control Rules, DOL and EPA Regulations;
• working on Asbestos, Lead and Mold Remediation projects and other regulations and policies; conducting follow-ups of health and safety monitoring;

investigating injury and illnesses, accidents / incidents; assisting facility to implement successful corrective actions associated with audits, environmental release reports, accident reports, and notice of violations.

Additional duties include field and office responsibilities; job safety analyses; recommendations for engineering controls and personal protective equipment (PPE);

review of health and safety plans; develop and assist in the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); prepare presentations and conduct applicable employee training as required by the Environmental Health and Safety / Asbestos, Lead and Mold Remediation Unit.

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.

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.