Asbestos Handler - New York, United States - NYC Careers

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ASBESTOS HANDLER:

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ASBESTOS HANDLER:

Agency: NYC HOUSING AUTHORITY

Posted on: 04/13/2024

Job type: Fulltime

Location

NYC-ALL BOROS

Title Classification: Exam may be required

Department

Asbestos Department

Salary range: $80, $90,887.00The Asbestos Department provides essential and specialized services that support the maintenance and operation of NYCHA's developments. The Department provides technical assistance for routine and emergencies to NYCHA personnel in the fields of asbestos and is responsible for investigating testing, and abatement of Asbestosrelated materials.

Reporting to Asbestos Handler Supervisor, the Asbestos Handler responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:

Oversee vendors performing asbestos abatement throughout the Authority.
Maintain logs and records.
Conduct thorough site inspections of asbestos containment areas throughout the five boroughs.
Review construction specifications and drawings to ensure asbestos scope of work is within regulatory compliance.
Inspect asbestos abatement work including, but not limited to, pre-cleaning, setting up decontamination chambers, plasticizing, post cleaning, and restoration of job site to its original state,

generated field reports, issues contractor non-compliances violations for not following contract specifications and or regulatory compliance.

Liaison with the community, development management, and other parties involved in the construction project management work as it pertains to asbestos.
Perform asbestos abatement as required in the interest of the Authority.
Perform asbestos surveys and assessments of various areas to include but not limited to basement areas, roof tops, motor rooms, crawl spaces, Tank room, boiler room, meter rooms, confine

space and any other area that may require assessments as required.

Additional Information
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NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

NOTE:
IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW,

NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT

NOTE:
This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program.

Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program.

For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the link below:

Minimum Qualifications1. A valid Asbestos Handler Certificate or [Asbestos Handler] Supervisor Certificate issued by the New York State Department of Labor pursuant to Subpart 56-2 of the New York State Industrial Code; and

A valid Asbestos Handler Certificate or Asbestos Handler Supervisor Certificate issued by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Title 15, Chapter 1, of the Rules of the City of New York; and

3. (a) A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two years of satisfactory, full-time experience performing asbestos abatement; or
(b) A satisfactory combination of education and experience equivalent to "3 (a)" above. Each year of additional experience as described in "3 (a)" above may be substituted for two years of the required high school education.

Driver License Requirement:

By the time you are appointed to this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York.

If you have moving violations, license suspension(s) or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

Preferred Skills1. Strong vendor management skill. 2.

DEP EPA & DOL Asbestos regulatory compliance knowledge.- 55a ProgramThis 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 Residency RequirementNYCHA has no residency requirements.- Additional InformationThe 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.

Minimum Qualifications1. A valid Asbestos Handler Certificate or [Asbestos Handler] Supervisor Certificate issued by the New York State Department of Labor pursuant to Subpart 56-2 of the New York State Industrial Code; and

A valid Asbestos Handler Certificate or Asbestos Handler Supervisor Certificate issued by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Title 15, Chapter 1, of the Rules of the C