Job Description

IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates selected to fill a Assoc. Public Health Sanitarian position from this posting will be appointed on a provisional basis. As a provisional employee, you will be required to take and pass the next Assoc. Public Health Sanitarian civil service examination and be given a list number by the NYC Dept. of Citywide Administrative Services in order to be considered for probable permanent employment in this title. Anyone who does not take and pass this examination, or who is not reached on the established list, will be terminated as a provisional Assoc. Public Health Sanitarian

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 Wastewater Treatment (BWT) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all facilities related to the treatment of sewage within the five boroughs of the City. This includes 14 wastewater treatment plants, sludge dewatering facilities, collections facilities (pumping stations, combined sewer overflow retention facilities, regulators, tide gates, etc.), wastewater laboratories and harbor vessels.

The Bureau of Wastewater Treatment is seeking to fill the position of Senior EHS Specialist, who will be a critical support leader for supporting the Bureau’s environmental program efforts. The Senior EHS Specialist will lead and manage EHS assessments based on internal EHS programs and external regulatory requirements( ie. OSHA, PESH, DEC, EPA), as well as respond as a lead reviewer of incident, near miss and hazard identification reviews. This position will also have responsibility for recognizing and supporting the development of a balanced set of metrics that covers leading and lagging indicators based on agency and bureau KPIs.

Responsible for:

1) Providing leadership and project support to the EHS Directorate by working closely with the EHS Section Chief assisting with EHS risk reduction approaches and performance improvement initiatives.

2) Leading and/or participating in the research and evaluation of regulatory requirements and EHS best management practices.

3) Coordinating support of the Bureau’s EHS programs, including Emergency Planning, Risk Management Planning, Right-to Know, and other EHS Programs.

4) Actively utilizing enterprise-wide systems and computer-based programs for safety data sheet management, audit findings, violations and facility assets (e.g. SIRS, AIT; AIIMS, NOVs, CMMS, etc.).

5) Participating in OEHS Assessments, BWT internal Programmatic Assessments, and various levels of incident investigations.

6) Interfacing with Federal, State and Agency level representatives to coordinate the Bureau's approach to compliance and provide appropriate level feedback regarding BWT’s efforts at meeting its compliance obligations and management system initiatives.

7) Working closely with DEP legal staff and other stakeholders to communicate and resolve high risk observations as well as close out actions.

8) Proactively working to provide implementation support, oversight and effective communication on EHS related elements of contract activities (e.g. BEDC, JOCs, etc.), Prevention Through Design (PTD), Deep Dives, Pre-construction work, pre-award EHS contractor program and E-HASP review and approval.

9) Providing technical support and staff management during high-level emergencies and recovery, with 24/7 availability.

10) Coordinating between Bureau EHS and Operations the EHS communication campaigns, events, and supports EHS training. Preparing EHS communication materials, such as safety posters, EHS informational sheets, alerts and toolbox talks. Preparing other EHS communications, such as safety articles for BWT newsletters, lessons learned, etc.

11) Maintaining technical proficiency through attending training, conferences, webinars. Displaying satisfactory work habits in completion of responsibilities and functions, meetting assignments’ goals and timeframes.

12) Occasionally performing duties of Acting BWT EHS Section Chief, when required.

Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 30 semester credits in the physical and/or biological sciences, i.e., biology, botany, chemistry, geology, physics, physiology, and zoology; of which not more than 12 credit hours may be in the applied sciences, i.e., environmental technology, sanitation technology, medical technology, public health, infection control or food service; and at least two years of satisfactory full-time experience performing inspections to assure compliance with pertinent laws, rules and regulations governing the areas of food, drugs and general environmental conditions; or

2. An associate degree from an accredited college, with 15 semester credits in the physical and/or biological sciences, of which not more than 6 credit hours may be in the applied sciences, and 4 years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above; or

3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least 60 semester credits from an accredited college, including at least 15 semester credits in the physical and and/or biological sciences. Furthermore, to assure compliance with Section 11.112 of the Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (NYCRR) – Title 10 (Health), all candidates must have at least 2 years of experience as a public health sanitarian as described in "1" above.

4. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 30 semester credits in the physical and/or biological sciences, i.e., biology, botany, chemistry, geology, physics, physiology, and zoology; of which not more than 12 credit hours may be in the applied sciences, i.e., environmental technology, sanitation technology, medical technology, public health, infection control or food service; and at least two years of satisfactory full-time experience performing inspections to assure compliance with pertinent laws, rules and regulations governing the areas of food, drugs and general environmental conditions; or

5. An associate degree from an accredited college, with 15 semester credits in the physical and/or biological sciences, of which not more than 6 credit hours may be in the applied sciences, and 4 years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above; or

6. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least 60 semester credits from an accredited college, including at least 15 semester credits in the physical and and/or biological sciences. Furthermore, to assure compliance with Section 11.112 of the Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (NYCRR) – Title 10 (Health), all candidates must have at least 2 years of experience as a public health sanitarian as described in "1" above.

7. In order to be eligible for promotion to a supervisory level, candidates must have 2 years of experience as a public health sanitarian, pursuant to Section 11.112 of the Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (NYCRR) – Title 10 (Health).

8. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 30 semester credits in the physical and/or biological sciences, i.e., biology, botany, chemistry, geology, physics, physiology, and zoology; of which not more than 12 credit hours may be in the applied sciences, i.e., environmental technology, sanitation technology, medical technology, public health, infection control or food service; and at least two years of satisfactory full-time experience performing inspections to assure compliance with pertinent laws, rules and regulations governing the areas of food, drugs and general environmental conditions; or

9. An associate degree from an accredited college, with 15 semester credits in the physical and/or biological sciences, of which not more than 6 credit hours may be in the applied sciences, and 4 years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above; or

10. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least 60 semester credits from an accredited college, including at least 15 semester credits in the physical and and/or biological sciences. Furthermore, to assure compliance with Section 11.112 of the Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (NYCRR) – Title 10 (Health), all candidates must have at least 2 years of experience as a public health sanitarian as described in "1" above.

11. In order to be eligible for promotion to a supervisory level, candidates must have 2 years of experience as a public health sanitarian, pursuant to Section 11.112 of the Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (NYCRR) – Title 10 (Health).

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.