Enforcement Supervisor

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York’s DEP is hiring Associate Air Pollution Inspector II in the Air & Noise Enforcement Unit, with assignments to Queens or Brooklyn. The role involves directing inspections of facilities to enforce air and noise regulations and coordinating with city agencies.

Candidates should meet the education/experience requirements, be available for varied shifts, and demonstrate strong supervisory abilities and attention to environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• Four-year high school diploma or equivalent with five years of experience in equipment that may emit air contaminants/noise, with at least one year in supervision.
• Bachelor's degree with 24 credits in engineering/related fields plus two years of the described experience, at least one year in supervision.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee citywide inspections of air/noise sources.
• Supervise and evaluate a team of inspectors; assign work and provide on-the-job training.
• Respond to public inquiries and coordinate with agencies; prepare progress reports.

Skills

Air pollution inspection

Supervisory experience

Regulatory compliance

Education

High school diploma + 5 years relevant experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field + 2 years supervisory experience

Job description

• Job Category: Constituent Services & Community Programs
• Salary Band: $70,000 to $80,000
• Compensation: USD 67,956 - USD 78,149

Job Description

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 waler, 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 6,000 employees. DEP's waler supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout \he system's 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the city.

The Bureau of Environmental Compliance's mission is the enforcement of environmental laws and regulations, which affect the health and safety of the public and environment. Specifically, the bureau enforces the City's Asbestos regulations as well as the Air and Noise Codes. The Bureau is comprised of The Division of Air & Noise Policy, Permitting and Enforcement and the Asbestos Control Program. These divisions respond to; air and noise code complaints; inspect and track asbestos removal projects: and foster the goals of environmental protection. Responsibilities also Include certifying asbestos handlers, inspecting and issuing operating certificates to stationary combustion and industrial process sources, and implementing the requirements of the Clean Air Act.

The BEC is seeking to hire two Associate Air Pollution Inspector II positions within the Air & Noise Enforcement Unit, located either at the Lefrak Building in Queens, NY, or the Greenpoint Avenue building in Brooklyn, NY. Working under general supervision and with substantial latitude for independent judgment, the selected candidates will conduct, plan, and oversee citywide inspections of air and noise pollution sources to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. The goal of this work is to effectively reduce or eliminate conditions that contribute to air and noise pollution.

The Brooklyn and Manhattan Borough Supervisors will assign complaints through the Infor Public Sector (IPS) system or any future computer or web-based management platforms and will use handheld systems to distribute and manage work assignments. Supervisors will also respond to emails and other correspondence from the public, providing explanations of protocols and procedures. Both selected candidates will plan and direct in-service training programs, conduct investigations, and prepare periodic progress reports. Additional responsibilities include supervising, advising, and evaluating a team of Air Pollution Inspectors; scheduling and assigning work, including complaint responses; and providing on the job training for newly assigned inspectors. All selected candidates must be willing to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and any future schedules deemed necessary.

The Associate Air Pollution Inspector may also serve as a liaison to city and other governmental agencies and may act on behalf of their supervisor during temporary absences.

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Qualifications

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and five years of full-time satisfactory experience in the inspection, operation, testing, designing or the maintenance of equipment that may emit air contaminants and/or excessive noise such as the following: air cleaning, fuel burning, industrial processing, incinerating, electrical or acoustical equipment; at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by at least 24 semester credits in mechanical, chemical, electrical, electronic, environmental, or acoustical engineering or engineering technology, chemistry, physics, industrial hygiene, public health, or a related field plus two years of experience as described in "1" above, at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

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.