What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health and Safety Specialist position at City of New York?
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 highquality 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 6000 employees. DEPs water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the systems 2000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.
The Bureau of Environmental Planning and Analysis (BEPA) provides expertise and guidance on policy planning and environmental reviews related to DEPs Strategic Plan Capital Program and other City initiatives. The Bureau of Environmental Planning and Analysis coordinates policy issues at federal state and local level including those on stormwater management demand management and water conservation water quality air quality and water resource protections. Further BEPA is responsible for design and construction of Green Infrastructure in NYC and maintenance operations of all constructed Green Infrastructure assets. More information on NYC Green Infrastructure Program can be found at nyc.gov / dep.
BEPA seeks to hire an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist to oversee the Bureaus EHS functions for compliance with environmental safety and health rules and regulations and agency policies.
Under the general supervision of the Director of Administrative Services the selected candidate will :
Be responsible for coordinating an effective Bureau wide Employee Safety and Health Program.
Develop and implement policies procedures and programs that foster a positive EHS culture.
Investigate and respond to employee safety concerns
Perform occupational safety and health investigations facility audits accident investigations and job hazard analyses.
Prepare reports and / or review reports make recommendations on future actions and follow up.
Takes appropriate action on all reports.
Provide technical guidance to Bureau staff that promotes safety and health in our workplaces.
Interpret applicability of OSHA / PESH regulations and other EHS rules and requirements and DEP EHS programs and policies.
Function as Site Safety Officer at special projects.
Develop procedures to implement the policies and objectives of DEP EHS.
Act as a technical resource person in establishing safety and health training programs.
Organize and participate in providing relevant training courses.
Function as Bureau Training Coordinator and schedule and track employee professional and EHS training.
Prepare Bureau Metrics input Bureau data in applicable IT applications.
Review contractor safety records safety policies and procedures and sitespecific safety plans. Perform field visits to assess and verify compliance and overall contractor EHS performance.
ASSOCIATE PUBLIC HEALTH SANITA 31220
Qualifications :
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 30 semester credits in the physical and / or biological sciences i.e. biology botany chemistry geology physics physiology and zoology; of which not more than 12 credit hours may be in the applied sciences i.e. environmental technology sanitation technology medical technology public health infection control or food service; and at least two years of satisfactory fulltime experience performing inspections to assure compliance with pertinent laws rules and regulations governing the areas of food drugs and general environmental conditions; or
2. An associate degree from an accredited college with 15 semester credits in the physical and / or biological sciences of which not more than 6 credit hours may be in the applied sciences and 4 years of satisfactory fulltime experience as described in 1 above; or
3. Education and / or experience equivalent to 1 or 2 above. However all candidates must have at least 60 semester credits from an accredited college including at least 15 semester credits in the physical and and / or biological sciences. Furthermore to assure compliance with Section 11.112 of the Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (NYCRR) Title 10 (Health) all candidates must have at least 2 years of experience as a public health sanitarian as described in 1 above.
4. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 30 semester credits in the physical and / or biological sciences i.e. biology botany chemistry geology physics physiology and zoology; of which not more than 12 credit hours may be in the applied sciences i.e. environmental technology sanitation technology medical technology public health infection control or food service; and at least two years of satisfactory fulltime experience performing inspections to assure compliance with pertinent laws rules and regulations governing the areas of food drugs and general environmental conditions; or
5. An associate degree from an accredited college with 15 semester credits in the physical and / or biological sciences of which not more than 6 credit hours may be in the applied sciences and 4 years of satisfactory fulltime experience as described in 1 above; or
6. Education and / or experience equivalent to 1 or 2 above. However all candidates must have at least 60 semester credits from an accredited college including at least 15 semester credits in the physical and and / or biological sciences. Furthermore to assure compliance with Section 11.112 of the Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (NYCRR) Title 10 (Health) all candidates must have at least 2 years of experience as a public health sanitarian as described in 1 above.
7. In order to be eligible for promotion to a supervisory level candidates must have 2 years of experience as a public health sanitarian pursuant to Section 11.112 of the Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (NYCRR) Title 10 (Health).
8. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or supplemented by 30 semester credits in the physical and / or biological sciences i.e. biology botany chemistry geology physics physiology and zoology; of which not more than 12 credit hours may be in the applied sciences i.e. environmental technology sanitation technology medical technology public health infection control or food service; and at least two years of satisfactory fulltime experience performing inspections to assure compliance with pertinent laws rules and regulations governing the areas of food drugs and general environmental conditions; or
9. An associate degree from an accredited college with 15 semester credits in the physical and / or biological sciences of which not more than 6 credit hours may be in the applied sciences and 4 years of satisfactory fulltime experience as described in 1 above; or
10. Education and / or experience equivalent to 1 or 2 above. However all candidates must have at least 60 semester credits from an accredited college including at least 15 semester credits in the physical and and / or biological sciences. Furthermore to assure compliance with Section 11.112 of the Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (NYCRR) Title 10 (Health) all candidates must have at least 2 years of experience as a public health sanitarian as described in 1 above.
11. In order to be eligible for promotion to a supervisory level candidates must have 2 years of experience as a public health sanitarian pursuant to Section 11.112 of the Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (NYCRR) Title 10 (Health).
Additional Information :
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.
Remote Work : Employment Type :
Fulltime
Key Skills
Floor Care,Hospital Experience,Hospitality Experience,Computer Skills,Environmental Services,Cleaning Experience,OSHA,Contract Management,Team Management,Custodial Experience,EHS,Commercial Cleaning
Vacancy : 1
