Safety Auditor

Nyc-Department-of-Design-and-Construction; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Department of Design and Construction seeks a Safety Auditor to support its construction safety program. The role performs audits at capital sites, identifies hazards, issues Stop Work Orders when needed, and ensures corrective actions are implemented.

The candidate reviews site safety plans and enforces safety policies across projects. Required are safety auditing capabilities, knowledge of OSHA/DOT/DOB/MUTCD rules, and strong communication with engineers, managers, consultants, and

Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university and one year of fulltime satisfactory experience in civil engineering work.
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering technology and three years of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work.
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety audits at capital construction sites and identify unsafe conditions.
• Review site-specific safety plans and enforce DDC safety policies.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, DOB, MUTCD and other regulatory requirements.
• Prepare electronic field audit reports and maintain safety records.
• Attend construction meetings and participate in safety training programs.
• Assist with emergency response and accident investigations.
• Communicate effectively with engineers, managers, consultants and contractors.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Safety auditing

Regulatory compliance

Education

Baccalaureate degree in civil engineering

Baccalaureate degree in civil engineering technology

Master’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

OSHA 30-Hour certification

Driver license

Job description

Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101
All interested candidates who apply meet the minimum qualification requirements cited below are encouraged to apply. Please indicate in your Cover Letter if you are permanent in the civil service title of Assistant Civil Engineer or if you are on the open-competitive list (exam #5015).
The Safety and Site Support Division is seeking a Safety Auditor to support various aspects of DDC’s construction safety program. The selected candidate will conduct safety audits at capital construction sites, identify unsafe conditions, issue Stop Work Orders, and ensure that corrective actions are properly implemented. The Safety Auditor will review site-specific safety plans, enforce DDC safety policies, and ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, DOT, DOB, MUTCD, and other regulatory requirements. Additional responsibilities include preparing electronic field audit reports, maintaining accurate safety records, attending construction meetings, participating in safety training programs, assisting with emergency response and accident investigations, and effectively communicating with engineers, managers, consultants, and contractors.
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.
All applicants, including City Employees: Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.
ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER - 20210

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university and one year of fulltime satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in civil engineering technology and three years of full-time satisfactory experience in civil engineering work; or
3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Skills

Candidates should have excellent verbal, written, and computer skills. Candidates with construction-related experience working knowledge of safety requirements (OSHA, DOB, DEP, FDNY) and safety auditing are preferred. OSHA Construction Industry 30-Hour certification is a plus. Candidates must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York and be comfortable driving in all 5-boroughs of NYC.

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.