Environmental Project Manager

City of New York; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Environmental Project Manager to oversee complex environmental projects. This role involves managing consultants, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and conducting field inspections. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and environmental science, coupled with excellent communication skills. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and offers opportunities for professional growth while making a significant impact on public safety and environmental health in the community.

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Inclusive Work Environment

Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience managing construction projects with a total cost of at least $300,000.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental consultants and contractors for technical accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct field visits and develop remedial action plans for environmental hazards.

Skills

Project Management

Environmental Regulations Knowledge

Communication Skills

Field Inspection Experience

Technical Report Writing

Education

High School Diploma

Baccalaureate Degree in Engineering or Related Field

Tools

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

Only candidates who are permanent in the Construction Project Manager title, or those who are reachable on the Open-Competitive list #0169, or filed for the Open-Competitive Exam #3042 in November 2022 may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results card or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Safety & Site Support, seeks an Environmental Project Manager. The selected candidate will be responsible for managing the work product of environmental consultants and drilling contractors for technical accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness. The Environmental Project Manager will review capital project design documents, Phase I environmental site assessments, Phase II environmental subsurface investigation reports, Environmental Assessment/Impact Statements, wetland permit applications, dewatering permit applications, spill closure investigations, Health and Safety Plan (HASP), Field Sampling Plan (FSP), Material Handling Plan (MHP), and Remedial Action Plans (RAP). The selected candidate will conduct field visits, manage environmental projects of various levels of complexity, respond to environmental or hazardous material incidents and develop remedial action plans to mitigate hazards and ensure compliance with Federal, NYS and NYC regulations. In addition, the Environmental Project Manager will review sampling protocols, interpret analytical results, compare data to regulatory standards, write technical reports and standard operating procedures, and conduct presentations on the regulatory requirements for environmental compliance.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

All applicants, including City Employees:

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Minimum 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 managing and/or inspecting one or more construction projects which must have a total cost of at least $300,000 for each of the five years of the required experience; or
2. One year of the experience as described in “1” above and a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U. S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, landscape architecture, construction, construction technology, or construction management; or
3. One year of the experience as described in “1” above and a valid license as a professional engineer, registered architect, or registered landscape architect, issued by a board of examining engineers, architects, or landscape architects duly established and qualified pursuant to the laws of any state or territory of the United States; or
4. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and a combination of at least two years of experience as described in “1” above and the education as described in “2” above to equal a total of five years of education and experience. Matriculation in an undergraduate college degree program as described in “2” above may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits for one year of satisfactory full-time experience up to a maximum of three years of experience.

Note: Candidates must specify for each construction project they worked on: a description of the construction project, the time period they worked on the construction project, and the type of work they performed. Candidates must also specify the money allotted for the project.

Driver License Requirement: At the time of appointment to this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

Preferred Skills

Candidates should have two years of experience in geotechnical/environmental field inspection experience in NYC. Holding any of the following is a plus: OSHA 40-hour Hazwoper OSHA 10 or 30-hour Construction Safety Certificate and thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including NYSDEC, NYCDEP, FHWA, CEQR, SEQR, RCRA, OSHA, and NYC DOB. Candidates should have excellent verbal, written, communication and computer skills. Candidates will be required to perform fieldwork and don the appropriate personal protective equipment including safety footwear and safety helmet or hard hat. This position requires candidates to hold a valid Motor Vehicle Driver’s License and have the ability to drive in all 5 boroughs of NYC for the duration of employment.

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.