Environmental & Safety Coordinator

City of New York; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of New York seeks a Project Manager to act as the Environmental and Safety Coordinator in its DOT Division. This role involves managing safety compliance, investigating incidents, and overseeing safety programs. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in project management and relevant educational qualifications.

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Diversity and equal opportunity workplace

Qualifications

• Minimum one year in a supervisory role or project management.
• Experience in large or complex projects required.
• Eligibility for civil service list Exam # 3110 needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain safety records and incident reports.
• Investigate safety accidents and implement corrective measures.
• Collaborate to ensure consistent safety standards across projects.

Skills

Project Management

Safety Compliance

Incident Investigation

Education

Baccalaureate degree in relevant fields

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

NYC DOT Division of Facilities Management seeks to hire an experienced Project Manager to serve as the Environmental and Safety Coordinator. Candidate will perform various administrative environmental and safety-related duties. Ensure that the Division is in compliance with all OSHA, PESH, DOTOSH, OECA, and DEP policies. The selected candidate may be responsible but not limited to the following duties:

1. Develop and maintain safety records, including incident reports, safety training records, and safety program evaluations.
2. Investigate safety incidents and accidents, and develop and implement corrective measures to prevent future occurrences.
3. Collaborate with other departments and project managers to ensure consistent safety standards are followed across all projects.
4. Review and organize tank compliance reports.
5. Help maintain/update tank inventory spreadsheet.
6. Assist with the scheduling of required environmental and safety services.
7. Assist with review and submission of invoices.
8. Assist with review of environmental plans including SPCC and SWPPP.
9. Conduct site visits to ensure facilities are in compliance with Hazardous Waste Management and Universal/Electronic waste management procedures and coordinate the proper disposals.
10. Coordinate annual hearing tests.
11. Oversee the Safety Boot Program for the division: distribute boots, maintain tracking spreadsheet, and prepare receiving reports associated with boot distribution.
12. Oversee the Agency's pest control operation and manage the associated contract.
13. Coordinate site visits with the pest management technicians and exterminators.

In order to be considered for this position, candidate must be serving permanently in the title of Associate Project Manager, or must have filed, taken, passed, and be reachable on the civil service list, Exam # 3110, or be eligible under the 55a program. Written proof must be provided.

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:

1. 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; or
2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in "1" above; or
3. 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 relevant fields; (b) a Master’s degree; (c) a Juris Doctor degree; or (d) a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or Registered Landscape Architect. Experience 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. For Level II, two additional years are required.

   55a Program

   This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a program. Please indicate in your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered under this program.

   Public Service Loan Forgiveness

   You may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. More info at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

   Residency Requirement

   NYC residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment, with exceptions for certain city employees.

   Additional Information

   The City of New York is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and a work environment free from discrimination and harassment.