NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) · 12 hours ago
EHS Program and Technical Support Specialist
New York, NY
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$66.16/hr - $66.16/hr
3+ years expThe NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers. They are seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Program and Technical Support Specialist to oversee EHS reviews of various projects and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate, and direct the implementation of the design and construction of capital projects of large scale and complexity
Assign, conduct and oversee EHS reviews of various projects that have potential impact to BWS staff, facilities, or infrastructure throughout the full geographic range of BWS
Assign, conduct and oversee field and facility inspections/audits/assessments
Review and analyze data collected in the field; conduct research and develop appropriate documents and corrective actions
Approve, modify, or disapprove recommendations, studies, reports, work plans, contract specifications and other documents recommended by subordinate staff
Research and provide technical support on various EHS topics and issues as they arise, lending expertise and interpretation on paths forward to support the Directorate and Bureau
Routinely reviews and updates BWS policies, procedures, and guidance documents
Provide briefings on specific projects to ensure the Director and other impacted parties are updated on progress and needs
Provide engineering consultation and approval on projects and drawings related to obtaining and maintaining regulatory compliance and providing a safe workplace for staff
Qualification
Required
One year of full-time satisfactory experience in supervising employees performing project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, on engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects, or supervising a construction project with a value of $1,000,000 or more
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration, and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, for engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in '1' above
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus any combination of college or university education and/or experience described in '1' above to make up the equivalent of five years of education and experience
One year of experience credit will be given for: (a) each 30 semester credits of college or university education leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration; (b) a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the disciplines described in '1' above; (c) a Juris Doctor degree, or (d) a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or Registered Landscape Architect
Where experience which is primarily of a design nature is not acceptable towards meeting the qualification requirements
In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least one additional year of experience as described in '1' above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least one year as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project
In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least two additional years of experience as described in '1' above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least two additional years as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project
Driver's license valid in the State of New York
Ability to travel to meetings, work facilities, and field locations throughout the 2,000 square mile upstate watershed (both east and west of the Hudson River) and in New York City
Preferred
Knowledge of and competency in NYSDEC and USEPA Environmental Regulations
Knowledge of and competency in researching OSHA/PESH Health and Safety Laws and Regulations
Prior experience working with or establishing EHS Management Systems
Proficiency in data analysis
Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics CRM platform
Proficiency with commercial software products including Microsoft (MS) Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint
Ability to learn DEP-specific database systems
Ability to perform tasking independently based on general senior leadership direction
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with all levels within the organization
Superior verbal and written communication skills including public speaking/instruction
Demonstrated ability to apply and incorporate EHS requirements into operational activities and settings
Supervisory and team management skills including the ability to effectively evaluate and coach subordinate staff
Ability to work effectively when faced with short timelines and evolving priorities
Superior and proven ability to independently research technical information and regulations and provide fact-based, supported interpretations
Strong analytical skills
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.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Frank Camardella
Senior Advisor to Chief Financial Officer for NYC DEP
Suneydis Martinez
Chief of Staff to Deputy CFO
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