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City of New York · 1 day ago

Environmental Project Manager

Queens, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$79K/yr - $91K/yr

3+ years exp

The City of New York is seeking an Environmental Project Manager to join the Department of Design and Construction. This role involves managing environmental consultants and contractors, reviewing project documents, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Managing the work product of environmental consultants and drilling contractors for technical accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness

Reviewing capital project design documents, Phase I environmental site assessments, Phase II environmental subsurface investigation reports, Environmental Assessment/Impact Statements, wetland permit applications, dewatering permit applications, spill closure investigations, Health and Safety Plan (HASP), Field Sampling Plan (FSP), Material Handling Plan (MHP), and Remedial Action Plans (RAP)

Conducting field visits

Managing environmental projects of various levels of complexity

Responding to environmental or hazardous material incidents and developing remedial action plans to mitigate hazards and ensure compliance with Federal, NYS and NYC regulations

Reviewing sampling protocols, interpreting analytical results, comparing data to regulatory standards, writing technical reports and standard operating procedures, and conducting presentations on the regulatory requirements for environmental compliance

Qualification

GeologyEnvironmental regulationsFieldwork experienceTechnical report writingProject managementSafety protocolsAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with a major in geology, engineering, earth sciences, environmental sciences, or a closely related field, including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in any of the following areas: rock and soil mechanics; structural geology; soils; sedimentation; petrology; hydrology; hydrogeology; geomorphology; subsurface explorations; mining; engineering; mapping; surveying; site investigations; geologic field work; or closely related areas

At least one course involving geologic field work or three months of satisfactory, full-time professional geologic field experience obtained during the course of, or after completing, the baccalaureate education

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

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application

Employees hired as Geologist - Assignment Level I must satisfactorily complete a probationary period of at least 24 months

Employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period

Upon satisfactory completion of one year of training in beginning level professional work in geology, employees will be assigned to perform the full range of work in geology of moderate difficulty and responsibility appropriate to Assignment Level I and will receive the 'after one year in title' salary rate

Employees with one year of satisfactory, post-baccalaureate, full-time professional experience in geology, engineering, earth sciences, environmental sciences, or a closely related field may be hired directly at the 'after one year in title' salary rate, at the discretion of the hiring agency

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements described in Assignment Level I, at least two years of satisfactory service as a Geologist AL I with the City of New York; or at least three years of satisfactory, full-time professional experience in geology, engineering, earth sciences, environmental sciences, or a closely related field

One year of this experience must include the provision of geologic consultation or the supervision or performance monitoring of persons involved in geologic activity

A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience

A masters degree from an accredited college with a major in one of the fields listed in 'Assignment Level I - Qualification Requirement A' above may be substituted for two years of the AL II professional experience

A masters degree from an accredited college in management, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field may be substituted for the one year of consultative or supervisory experience described above

Candidates for Assignment Level I tunnel and shaft construction positions must have six months of full-time professional experience in each of two of the following areas: rock and soil classification; mapping of underground joint sets and faults; or analysis of vibration monitoring to protect existing structures

Candidates for tunnel and shaft construction positions in AL II must have six months of experience in each of three of the following areas: interpretation of geologic data for recommendations of shaft and tunnel support systems; analysis of the engineering behavior of jointed rock in response to tunneling and shaft sinking; writing of specifications for geologic exploration contracts; or preparation of payment estimates for exploratory contract work

Candidates will be required to perform fieldwork and don the appropriate personal protective equipment including safety footwear and safety helmet or hard hat

This position requires candidates to hold a valid Motor Vehicle Driver's License and have the ability to drive in all 5 boroughs of NYC for the duration of employment