Environmental & Safety Coordinator

NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development is seeking an experienced Environmental Engineer to serve as the Environmental and Safety Coordinator. The role involves ensuring compliance with safety regulations, developing safety records, and collaborating with various departments. Candidates must hold a valid NY State Professional Engineer License and have substantial experience in environmental engineering. Preferred skills include knowledge of safety policies and strong communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 4 years of full-time experience in environmental engineering.
• Master's degree in environmental engineering accepted as equivalent to one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain safety records and incident reports.
• Investigate safety incidents and implement corrective measures.
• Conduct site visits for compliance with waste management procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of environmental and safety policy and procedures

Strong writing and communication skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Education

New York State Professional Engineer License

Master's degree in environmental engineering

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

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NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development provided pay range

This range is provided by NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$74,041.00/yr - $107,227.00/yr

Duties

NYC DOT Division of Facilities Management seeks to hire an experienced Environmental Engineer 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 Environmental Engineer may be responsible but not limited to the following duties:

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

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Minimum Qualifications

• A valid New York State Professional Engineer License and four years of full-time experience in environmental engineering. A master's degree in environmental engineering from an accredited college will be accepted as equivalent to one year of full-time experience in environmental engineering.

Special Note

In addition to the above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II or III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of environmental and safety policy and procedures.
• Knowledge of MS Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Additional information about the 55a Program, federal loan forgiveness, residency requirements, and the City's commitment to diversity is included in the original description.