Stormwater Inspector

NYC Department of Social Services; All (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Assistant Environmental Engineers to join their compliance team. This role involves conducting inspections at industrial and commercial facilities to ensure adherence to environmental regulations. You'll engage in planning and implementing stormwater management projects while collaborating with senior managers and legal teams. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to environmental protection efforts and work in a dynamic team environment. If you're passionate about environmental engineering and compliance, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact in the field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field and one year of experience required.
• Master's degree can substitute for one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform compliance inspections at industrial and commercial facilities.
• Prepare inspection reports and assist legal team with enforcement matters.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering

Master's Degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

GIS

MS Office Suite

Job description

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.

The Bureau of Environmental Planning and Analysis (BEPA) is responsible for the implementation of the inspection and enforcement Program of the State Pollution Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Industrial Stormwater Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) in the Municipal Separate Sewer System (MS4) area. Through this program, BEPA inspects applicable facilities covered under the SPDES MSGP and assesses unpermitted industrial and commercial facilities to determine their potential need for SPDES permit coverage.

BEPA seeks to hire Assistant Environmental Engineers for the Industrial and Commercial (IC) Program in the Watershed Management and MS4 Compliance Unit located in Queens, NY. Under direct supervision, the selected candidates will perform compliance inspections at industrial and commercial facilities to verify compliance with MSGP permit. He/she will also perform additional studies as assigned to support MS4 permit and stormwater program such as planning, coordination, implementation and assessment of stormwater management projects, engineering and design research, investigation, studies and calculation and site-specific recommendations for stormwater management and pollution prevention practices.

Typical Major Tasks

1. Pre-inspection review of facility information and records.
2. Perform site inspections and evaluation of best management practices in accordance with NYSDEC MSGP permit.
3. Utilize IC database for permit and compliance tracking to evaluate various elements of the Industrial and Commercial Program.
4. Prepare inspection reports, issue applicable enforcement, and follow up with facility to close out open enforcement issues.
5. Assist legal team in matters related to enforcement and representation at Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH).

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree in environmental, chemical, mechanical, petroleum, aeronautical, or materials engineering from an accredited college or university and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in environmental engineering work; or

2. A baccalaureate degree in environmental, chemical, mechanical, petroleum, aeronautical, or materials engineering from an accredited college and master’s degree in environmental engineering from an accredited college.

A master's degree in environmental engineering from an accredited college can only be used to substitute for one year of full-time satisfactory work experience in environmental engineering.

Preferred Skills

• Field experience in environmental compliance and monitoring is a plus
• Proficiency in GIS and MS Office Suite
• Strong analytical skills, with attention to detail
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to maintain professional demeanor
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks under strict deadlines.
• Team player, to work with multiple senior managers and staff teams.

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.

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.