Industrial Hygienist - B (Water Quality)

NYC School Construction Authority; New York (NY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Pension plan

401K/457/IRA options

Transit benefits

PTO

Job summary

The NYC School Construction Authority seeks an Industrial Hygienist B to ensure health and safety compliance in city school construction projects. Reporting to an Industrial Hygienist - C or designated manager, the role is part of the Water Quality Unit and focuses on environmental conditions, asbestos and hazardous materials management.

You will review construction documents, plan potable-water sampling, monitor sites for hazards, coordinate abatement activities, and prepare technical reports.

Qualifications

• Three years of hazard/toxics assessments experience.
• Baccalaureate degree in related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Review construction documents for environmental provisions and compliance.
• Coordinate environmental project phases and administrative aspects.
• Monitor job sites for occupational health hazards and ensure IH standards.
• Prepare technical reports, summaries, and recommendations.
• Coordinate asbestos abatement activities and related environmental tasks.

Skills

Hazard assessments

Education

Baccalaureate degree in related field

Job description

Build your career while building NYC schools!

Industrial & Environmental Hygiene (IEH) provides all-encompassing management and administration of environmental hygiene inclusive of asbestos, lead, PCBs, indoor air quality, mold, hazardous materials, underground storage tanks, environmental due diligence for site development acquisitions, potable water, chemical relocation, soil excavation/characterization and disposal. IEH works very closely with Architecture & Engineering (A&E) and Construction Management (CM).

Job Description Summary

The Industrial Hygienist B reports to an Industrial Hygienist - C or designated manager, and is responsible for ensuring compliance with appropriate laws and regulations governing health and safety in the work place and in schools. This position is for the Water Quality Unit.

Job Description Responsibilities

• Conducts initial review of all construction documents to ensure compliance with appropriate provisions related to environmental conditions before they are sent for final approval.
• Coordinates all phases of environmental projects assigned.
• Coordinates all administrative project aspects relevant to Environmental conditions for all projects assigned.
• Monitors job sites to determine the presence of occupational health hazards and ensures that industrial hygiene standards are maintained and appropriate safety provisions are observed.
• Prepares special reports requested by supervisors.
• Recommends appropriate equipment and techniques for protection against exposure to harmful substances and hazardous conditions or operations.
• Educates/trains project stakeholders regarding matters of industrial hygiene.

Additional Tasks

• Applies working knowledge of building plumbing systems, including domestic water distribution, fixtures, valves, risers, storage tanks, backflow-prevention devices, and hot-water systems.
• Reviews plumbing drawings, riser diagrams, specifications, and field conditions to identify representative sampling locations and potential water-quality concerns.
• Plans and coordinates potable-water sampling for applicable parameters, including lead, bacteria, and other contaminants of concern, in accordance with approved protocols.
• Conducts or oversees field inspections, sample collection, chain-of-custody documentation, laboratory coordination, and review of analytical results.
• Evaluates water-quality data for compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, guidance, project specifications, and agency procedures.
• Coordinates response actions such as fixture isolation, flushing, cleaning, replacement, resampling, and other corrective measures with plumbing, facilities, and project personnel.
• Maintains complete project records and prepares technical summaries, notifications, recommendations, and special reports.
• Educates/trains project stakeholders regarding matters of industrial hygiene.
• Performs related tasks.
• May perform the duties of Industrial Hygienist - A: Collects samples of potentially hazardous materials for analysis.
• Coordinates asbestos abatement activities on construction projects.
• Assists in review of construction documents to assure appropriate provisions relating to industrial hygiene with emphasis on the handling of asbestos.
• Prepares reports recommending both preventative and corrective action with respect to industrial hygiene, as well as providing technical guidance, as required.
• Performs related tasks.

Minimum Requirements

• Three years of experience performing hazard/toxic substance assessments, or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.
• Baccalaureate Degree in related field or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.

Civil Service Classification

Competitive

Posting End Date

10/15/2026

Salary

Appointment Rate: $79,407 - $110,686 Incumbent Rate: $91,318 - $127,289 Subject to the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the appointment rate for any newly hired employee, or employees with less than two years of active City or SCA service, shall be 15% less than the applicable incumbent rate or step.

Education

Baccalaureate: Engineering, Architecture, Environmental Health Sciences or related field

Certifications (if required)

City Certified Investigator/State Department of Labor Project Monitor - NYS Department of Labor

Work Experience

Three years of full time experience performing hazard/toxic substance assessments, or a satisfactory combination of education and experience. Selective Certification for Specialty Experience. Specialty areas are: Survey & Design: must have a minimum of three years of experience specializing in survey & design. Field Operations: must have a minimum of three years of experience specializing in field operations. Hazmat: must have a minimum of three years of experience specializing in Hazmat.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the New York City School Construction Authority (NYCSCA) to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, the NYCSCA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.

Benefits

• Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)
• Prescription Drug Options
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP)
• Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options
• Transit Check Program
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits

Learning and Development (L&D)

As part of our ongoing commitment to employee growth and development, the SCA’s Learning and Development (L&D) program offers a variety of valuable benefits. These include tuition reimbursement for continued education that is directly related to your current role, as well as access to a broad range of individual and organizational training opportunities. Trainings on leadership development, technical skill-building, compliance, personal and professional growth. These programs are designed to strengthen performance, boost engagement, and ensure our workforce is fully equipped to meet both current and future organizational goals.

Eligibility

The SCA is interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. The SCA is not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. We participate in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, https://www.e-verify.gov/employees

Mission

The School Construction Authority's (SCA) mission is to design and construct safe, attractive and environmentally sound public schools for children throughout the many communities of New York City. We are dedicated to building and modernizing schools in a responsible, cost-effective manner while achieving the highest standards of excellence in safety, quality and integrity.