NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) · 1 month ago
AIR POLLUTION INSPECTOR
NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers. They are seeking seven Air Pollution Inspectors to conduct inspections of air and noise pollution sources to ensure compliance with laws and regulations, and to investigate complaints regarding emissions and noise levels.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Perform work in the conduct of inspections of air and noise pollution sources to ensure compliance with laws, rules and regulations, and to reduce or eliminate conditions contributing to air pollution, such as excessive air contaminates or excessive noise
Investigate complaints alleging emissions into the atmosphere, the improper operation of equipment, loud sound levels from such things as machinery, instruments, amplifiers, etc
Interview complainants for verification of complaints and instructs owners, lessees, agents and building superintendents in appropriate action to action to correct conditions
Serve summonses; testifies in court and assists in the preparation of evidence
Use Micro-Ringelmann chart and other devices
Seal equipment under direction
Prepare reports of inspection activities and use CRM and IPS to write summonses
Inspectors will focus on review of idling and muffler videos to determine if a summons will be issued
Qualification
Required
Only candidates who took the Air Pollution Inspector Exam (# 5159) can apply to this posting
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent
Within three years of appointment to Air Pollution Inspector Assignment Level I or to be appointed directly to Assignment Level II, candidates/incumbents must possess an acceptable Visible Emissions Certificate and an acceptable Urban Noise Course Certificate. These certificates must be maintained for the duration of employment
Within six months of appointment to Assignment Level I or to be appointed directly to Assignment Level II candidates/incumbents must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment
Upon satisfactory completion of three years of training and service as an Air Pollution Inspector Assignment Level I, employees who possess a driver license valid in the State of New York, a Visible Emissions Certificate and an Urban Noise Course Certificate shall be assigned to Assignment Level II
To be appointed directly to Assignment Level II, candidates must have, in addition to meeting the minimum qualification, the certificate and license requirements set forth above, and three years of full-time satisfactory experience in the inspection, operation, testing, designing or the maintenance of equipment that may emit air contaminants and/or excessive noise such as the following: air cleaning, fuel burning, industrial processing, incinerating, or electrical or acoustical equipment
Preferred
The selected candidates should have experience in handling, operation, testing, designing or maintaining of air, noise control and fuel burning equipment
The ability to climb stairs and ladders and engage in extensive walking at facilities being inspected including those under construction and renovation while following all mandated safety procedures
Familiar with various computer software programs
A valid NY driver's license is mandatory for the position and applicants must be comfortable driving within the five boroughs and operating a city vehicle
At the time of appointment to certain positions, candidates may be required to possess a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. If required, employees must maintain this license for the duration of employment
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP)
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is a city agency of nearly 6,000 employees whose primary responsibility is to manage the city’s water supply.