Industrial Hygienist II - Queens, NY
2 days ago
Job description
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'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 responsibility of maintaining these vast networks falls under the Department of Environmental Protection's Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO).
The Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) division strives to ensure long term environmental health and safety compliance and fully integrate the understanding of effective EH&S policies and practices at all levels of the organization.
The Bureau of Water and Sewer Operations (BWSO) is seeking to hire a candidate for the title of Industrial Hygienist II in the Division of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S).
The Industrial Hygienist II is responsible for assisting the Bureau of Water & Sewer Operations' Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) Division in the development, maintenance, and improvement of effective and comprehensive environmental, health and safety initiatives.
Assignments will include identifying worker and environmental risks by performing EH&S inspections, assessments and audits, conducting research, and educating personnel on safe work practices.
Activities will include a mix of office and field work at various locations throughout the City of New York.The candidate will be performing the following duties:
- Conduct environmental, safety and health inspections and assessments to ensure full compliance with Federal, State and City environmental and occupational health and safety regulations.
- Conduct research and review Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Public Employee Safety and Health (PESH), NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC),
and other regulations and policies.
- Perform job safety analyses and provide recommendations for engineering controls and personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Conduct health and safety monitoring and investigate injury and illness accidents/incidents.
- Assist in the implementation of successful corrective actions associated with audits, environmental release reports, accident reports, and notices of violation.
- Assist in the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Conduct applicable employee training; schedule and maintain records of training sessions.
- Participate in special projects related to the improvement of EHS programs.
- Perform field work at various locations in the City of New York
- Prepare and submit complete and accurate reports.
- Track and maintain various records
Respond to emergencies as needed.
Appointments are subject to OMB approval.
For additional information about DEP, visit
Recruitment Contact:
[email protected]
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.NOTE:
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.
This position is also open to non 55-a Program candidates who meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice.
ALL CANDIDATES MUST BE EITHER PERMANENT IN THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OF
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENISTOR MUST HAVE TAKEN THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAM FOR
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST(EXAM NO TO BE CONSIDERED
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST
Qualifications
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by 28 semester credits in industrial hygiene, environmental health science, occupational health science and/or safety engineering; or
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by 28 semester credits in the physical or natural sciences, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, chemical engineering and/or toxicology and one year of satisfactory, full-time experience
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time work experience as described in "2" above; or
- A combination of education and experience that is the equivalent of the course work and/or experience
Semester credits from an accredited college or university in industrial hygiene, environmental health science, occupational health science and/or safety engineering may be substituted for experience on the basis of 7 semester credits equals 6 months of experience, up to a maximum of 28 semester credits.
Semester credits from an accredited college or university in the physical or natural sciences, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, chemical engineering and/or toxicology may be substituted for experience on the basis of 7 semester credits equals 3 months of experience, up to a maximum of 28 semester credits.
However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.License Requirements
A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Special Note:
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, one year of satisfactory full-time work experience in the identification, evaluation and control of health and safety hazards.
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.
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