Job Description

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects public health and the environment by supplying clean drinking water, collecting and treating wastewater, 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. We deliver 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water per day to 8.5 million New York City residents and more than 1 million people in Upstate New York, and we collect and treat an average of 1.3 billion gallons of wastewater per day.

The Bureau of Environmental Compliance’s (BEC) mission is the enforcement of environmental laws and regulations, which affect the health and safety of the public and environment. Specifically, the bureau enforces the City’s Asbestos regulations as well as the Air and Noise Codes. The Bureau is comprised of the Asbestos Control Program, Division of Air & Noise Policy, Permitting and Enforcement. These divisions inspect and track asbestos removal projects; respond to air and noise code complaints; and foster the goals of environmental protection. Responsibilities also include certifying asbestos handlers, inspecting and issuing operating certificates to stationary combustion and industrial process sources, and implementing the requirements of the Clean Air Act.

The ACP is currently seeking to hire a Deputy Director of Enforcement to perform the following:

Reviews current and proposed Local, State and Federal Regulations, interpretations, policies, clarifications, legal decisions and compliance directives for efficacy and technical merit. Contacts appropriate local, state and federal technical and legal staff to confirm conclusions that are drawn. Assists in the preparation regulatory interpretative memoranda, compliance directives, clarifications, regulation amendments, and guidelines for the program, as directed by upper management. Assist in the coordination of personnel in the enforcement, technical review and training and certification units. Coordinate the Asbestos Control Program (ACP) efforts with the regulatory programs of Federal, State and other municipal agencies. Supports the department in ensuring that the ACP policies are implemented consistently throughout the existing program, including supervision of staff. Demonstrates good judgment and organizational skills in the planning and operations of the program. Facilitates in integrating ACP’s management and direction with that of the Department’s mission and goals. Makes appropriate decisions in keeping with agency policy. Conducts independent research analysis of very difficult problems or assignments requested by upper management. Prepares position papers on technical matters for the agency upper management when assigned of requested.

As a Deputy Director, represent the ACP and serve as liaison with local, state and federal agencies. Attend and participate on behalf of the ACP at public meetings with regulatory agencies and other local bodies. Also responds and assists in directing staff during emergency responses such as steam pipe explosions, water main breaks, building collapses, etc.

This position will also involve the participation of routine supervision of staff.

Qualifications

1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.

To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:

1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or

2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or

3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

NOTE:

Probationary Period

Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

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.