ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST

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• DEPT OF ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Posted On: 04/26/2025

• Full-Time

Location OUTSIDE NYC

• Exam May Be Required

Department UPSTATE CAPITAL CONSTR. - IFA Salary Range: $60,443.00 - $167,413.00

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE ONLY SEEKING INTERNAL CITY EMPLOYEES FOR THIS POSITION. 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 storm water, 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 Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) currently has a portfolio of capital projects valued at $23.8B, and another $10.5B projected over the next 10-year commitment plan. The projects BEDC implements allows DEP as a whole to continue to operate and maintain an exemplary water supply system. The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Division's responsibility is to support, monitor and ensure that BEDC is in compliance with Federal, State and local EHS laws and regulations. In addition, BEDC's goal is to run the safest, most environmentally compliant capital construction program in the United States; zero accidents, zero harm to people, and zero harm to the environment. The EHS group provides EHS support to the life cycle of projects including, but not limited to; reviewing designs and participating in the preliminary design and design workshops; providing comments on the EHS contract requirements; reviewing and making recommendations for EHS awards; and providing EHS field support from preconstruction through turnover. In addition, the EHS group regularly updates their EHS Management System (MS) through an EHS MS Audit program that results in continuous improvement items. BEDC seeks to hire an Administrative Project Manager (NM) to serve as an Environmental Specialist for the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) directorate, with locations upstate in either Valhalla, NY or Kingston, NY. Under direction of the EHS Program Manager, the selected candidate will be responsible for providing regulatory guidance and technical support relating to environmental laws and regulations to BEDC project management staff. They will be responsible for reviewing, preparing, and revising contract specifications, standard operating procedures (SOPs), BEDC EHS Standards, and guidance documents as they relate to the Bureau's environmental objectives and goals. S/he will continually update key documents and program elements as laws and regulations are revised by Federal, State, and Local agencies. The selected candidate will work with EHS staff members and project management personnel to ensure projects are compliant with laws and regulations, as well as Agency and Bureau environmental policies and procedures. They will manage the Bureau's environmental programs, such as the Soil Management Program, Spill Prevention Program and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program. The selected candidate may also be required to provide training to Bureau staff on environmental related policies and programs. PREFERRED SKILLS

• Environmental Engineering/Science Degree
• CPESC or NYS DEC Certificate of Erosion and Sediment Control training
• Knowledge and experience in OSHA, NYSDOL, NYSDEC, USEPA, NYCDOB, FDNY and related EHS rules, laws, and regulations
• Experience working in or with ISO-type EHS Management Systems
• Experience in technical report development and presentation
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Demonstrates skills in written and verbal communications
• A valid New York State Driver's License

Additional Information: DEP is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the diversity of our organization and workforce. Your voluntary response to the NYCAPS on-line application section for referral information will assist us tremendously in our ability to track the success of our outreach and recruitment efforts. Please be sure to indicate your source of referral to this job. This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program and also meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice. Please indicate on your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. All appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval. Work Location: 465 Columbus Ave. Valhalla, NY 10595 or 71 Smith Ave. Kingston, NY 12401 To Apply: To apply click "Apply Now" ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECT MANAGER - 8300B

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, business administration, or public administration, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience in the planning, administering or expediting of engineering design, and/or construction, or coordinating a very large engineering project, two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or 2. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and nine years of experience as described in "1" above; two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or 3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. An accredited Master's degree in one of the disciplines described in "1" above, a law degree, or a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect or Landscape Architect may be substituted for one year of the required experience. However, all candidates must have the two years of the administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.

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

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.

Shortlist

Job ID 711590 Title code 8300B Civil service title ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECT MANAGER Title classification Competitive-1 Business title ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST

• Experience Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job level 00 Number of positions 1 Work location 465 Columbus Ave. Valhalla, Ny

• Category: Engineering, Architecture, & Planning

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST