Environmental Project Manager

Nyc-Department-of-Design-and-Construction; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Division of Safety & Site Support, seeks an Environmental Project Manager to supervise environmental consultants and drilling contractors on capital projects, ensuring technical accuracy, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness.

Responsibilities include reviewing Phase I/II environmental reports, permit applications, HASP, FSP, MHP, RAP, conducting field visits, and developing remedial action plans to comply with Federal, NYS and NYC regulations.

Qualifications

• One year of supervisory project management experience on large projects.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Additional civil service education/experience credits may apply per NY rules.

Responsibilities

• Supervise environmental consultants and drilling contractors for project deliverables.
• Review design documents, Phase I/II ESAs, and permit/RAP documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Conduct field visits and manage environmental projects of varying complexity.
• Prepare technical reports and SOPs; present regulatory requirements for environmental compliance.

Skills

Project management

Supervisory experience

Regulatory compliance

Education

Engineering degree

Master’s degree or professional licensure (a plus)

Job description

Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101
Only candidates who are permanent in the Associate Project Manager title, reachable on DDC’s Promotional Exam #3573, or the Open Competitive Exam #3110 may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results or indicate if you are 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.
Educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign-education-evaluation-guide.pdf.
ASSOCIATE PROJECT MANAGER - 22427

Minimum Qualifications

One year of full-time satisfactory experience in supervising employees performing project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, on engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects, or supervising a construction project with a value of $1,000,000 or more, and either:

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration, and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating, or expediting, for engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects;
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in "1" above;
• A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus any combination of college or university education and/or experience described in "1" above to make up the equivalent of five years of education and experience. One year of experience credit will be given for: (a) each 30 semester credits of college or university education leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration; (b) a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the disciplines described in "1" above; (c) a Juris Doctor degree, or (d) a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or Registered Landscape Architect.

Where experience which is primarily of a design nature is not acceptable towards meeting the qualification requirements.

In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least one additional year of experience as described in "1" above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least one year as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project.

In addition to meeting the qualification requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates must have at least two additional years of experience as described in "1" above in a supervisory capacity or have served for at least two additional years as a project manager for a large and/or complex construction project.

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 do 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.