Asbestos Enforcement Inspector

NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP); New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,073 - 63,334; Full time

Job summary

NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) seeks a Safety/Health Investigator specializing in asbestos compliance to conduct field inspections, prepare detailed reports with diagrams and samples, and provide testimony at hearings. The role requires strong analytical skills and meticulous documentation.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree with relevant credits in industrial hygiene or sciences, plus related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 28 credits in industrial hygiene or related sciences or safety engineering.
• Bachelor’s degree with 28 credits in physical/natural sciences or engineering and one year of relevant safety/health experience.
• Bachelor’s degree and two years of related work experience.
• Education and experience combination as described in items 1–3.
• Credits may be substituted for experience; all candidates must hold a bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety and health investigations to ensure compliance with Asbestos Rules and Regulations.
• Identify and evaluate hazards related to egress, fire protection systems, and other fire hazards.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports with dimensions, diagrams, photos, and asbestos samples.
• Interpret lab reports, review air sampling, issue notices of violations, prepare case files and provide testimony at hearings.
• Respond to public reports and emergencies.
• Conduct audits of Asbestos Assessment Reports and related documents with other agencies.

Skills

Hazard assessment

Computer literacy

Education

Industrial hygiene credits

Sciences/Engineering credits + experience

Two years related experience

Education/experience combination

Credit substitution policy

Job description

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects public health and the environment by supplying clean drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. We deliver 1.1 billion gallons of high‑quality drinking water per day to 8.3 million New York City residents and more than 1 million people in Upstate New York, and we collect and treat an average of 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater per day.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety and health investigations to ensure compliance with Asbestos Rules and Regulations.
• Identify and evaluate potential hazards related to egress, fire protection systems, passive fire protection system removal, and other fire hazards.
• Prepare detailed inspection reports of field activities, including worksite dimensions, diagrams, photographs, and asbestos samples.
• Interpret laboratory reports, review air sampling reports, issue Notice of Violations, prepare case files and evidence, and provide testimony at Environmental Control Board Hearings and trials.
• Respond to public reports and concerns, and address emergency situations.
• Conduct field and office audits of Asbestos Assessment Reports, ATRU, ACP 7s, and perform joint inspections and investigations with other City, State, and Federal Agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full‑time work experience as described in the second item; or.
• A combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the coursework and/or experience described in items 1, 2, and 3.
• Semester credits from an accredited institution may be substituted for experience (7 semester credits = 6 months of experience, up to 28 credits for sciences; 7 semester credits = 3 months of experience, up to 28 credits for engineering fields). All candidates must hold a baccalaureate degree.

License Requirements

A valid Motor Vehicle Driver License issued in the State of New York, maintained for the duration of employment.

Preferred Skills

• 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.
• Familiarity with various computer software programs.

55(a) 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. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for two continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. Please discuss the residency requirement with the agency representative at the time of interview.

EEO Statement

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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Salary: $55,073.00 – $63,334.00