EHS Program Liaison

NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP); New York (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an EHS Program Liaison to support environmental health and safety initiatives. The role involves administrative and technical support, ensuring compliance with EHS regulations, and maintaining essential records for capital projects.

Qualifications

• Responsible for providing administrative and technical support to EHS directorate.
• Maintain Bureau EHS documents and records.
• Ensure compliance with EHS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support EHS compliance for capital construction projects.
• Update and maintain EHS databases and file systems.
• Provide reports to management as required.

Skills

Knowledge of EHS regulations

Technical report development

Communication skills

Education

Baccalaureate degree in environmental engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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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 high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and storm water, 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. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.

The Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) currently has a portfolio of capital projects valued at $23.8B, and another $10.5B projected over the next 10-year commitment plan. The projects BEDC implements allows DEP as a whole to continue to operate and maintain an exemplary water supply system.

The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Division’s responsibility is to support, monitor and ensure that BEDC is in compliance with Federal, State and local EHS laws and regulations. In addition, BEDC’s goal is to run the safest, most environmentally compliant capital construction program in the United States; zero accidents, zero harm to people, and zero harm to the environment. The EHS group provides EHS support to the life cycle of projects including, but not limited to; reviewing designs and participating in the preliminary design and design workshops; providing comments on the EHS contract requirements; reviewing and making recommendations for EHS awards; and providing EHS field support from preconstruction through turnover. In addition, the EHS group regularly updates their EHS Management System (MS) through an EHS MS Audit program that results in continuous improvement items.

BEDC seeks to hire an Assistant Environmental Engineer to serve as an EHS Program Liaison for the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) directorate, located at our headquarters in Queens, NY. Under direction of the EHS Program Manager, the selected candidate will be responsible for providing administrative and technical support to BEDC EHS and BEDC project management staff, as related to Agency/Bureau EHS policies, programs, and procedures. They will be responsible for preparing, updating, and maintaining Bureau EHS documents and records. In addition, the candidate will be responsible for updating and maintaining the Bureau’s various EHS databases and file systems as they relate to the EHS Directorate’s goals and objectives. They will work with EHS staff members and project management personnel to ensure projects are compliant with all Agency and Bureau policies and procedures related to EHS requirements. The selected candidate will maintain all related EHS records and provide reports to management as required.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge and experience in OSHA, NYSDOL, NYSDEC, USEPA, NYCDOB, FDNY and related EHS rules, laws and regulations
• Experience working in or with ISO-type EHS Management Systems
• Experience in technical report development and presentation
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Demonstrates skills in written and verbal communications
• Valid New York State driver license required
  
  

Additional Information

DEP is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the diversity of our organization and workforce. Your voluntary response to the NYCAPS on-line application section for referral information will assist us tremendously in our ability to track the success of our outreach and recruitment efforts. Please be sure to indicate your source of referral to this job.

All appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval.

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Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree in environmental, chemical, mechanical, petroleum, aeronautical, or materials engineering from an accredited college or university and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in environmental engineering work; or
• A baccalaureate degree in environmental, chemical, mechanical, petroleum, aeronautical, or materials
  
  

engineering from an accredited college and master’s degree in environmental engineering from an accredited college.

A master's degree in environmental engineering from an accredited college can only be used to substitute for one year of full-time satisfactory work experience in environmental engineering.

55a 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, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

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

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