Health and Safety Manager

*DCWP is currently hiring for this position either on a provisional basis or through the 55a program. *
**This position may be eligible for compressed schedule pursuant to the Flexible Work Pilot Program. **

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The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is seeking an Administrative Space Analyst to serve as Health & Safety Manager within the General Services unit. This position is responsible for supporting agency-wide workplace health and safety programs and ensuring alignment with applicable federal, New York State, and New York City requirements across all DCWP-occupied facilities.
This role focuses on internal compliance support, documentation, inspections, training coordination, and risk mitigation related to workplace health and safety. The position does not exercise regulatory, enforcement, or adjudicatory authority on behalf of federal, state, or city oversight agencies.
The prospective candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:
Health & Safety Program Support
- Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of internal workplace health and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Conduct routine and ad hoc workplace safety inspections of DCWP facilities.
- Identify potential hazards, document findings, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Monitor and maintain safety-related equipment, including first aid kits, AEDs, fire extinguishers, emergency signage, and alarm systems.
Regulatory Compliance Support
- Support agency compliance with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, New York State labor requirements, and New York City safety regulations.
- Maintain required safety documentation, inspection records, and incident logs.
- Coordinate responses to safety-related inquiries, inspections, or requests from building management or regulatory entities, as appropriate.
- Track updates to applicable health and safety regulations and notify management of relevant changes.
Incident Reporting and Follow-Up
- Assist with the documentation and review of workplace incidents, injuries, and near-miss events.
- Prepare written summaries and reports identifying findings and recommended corrective actions.
- Coordinate follow-up actions with Facilities staff, building management, and vendors to address identified safety concerns.
Training and Preparedness
- Coordinate and support workplace safety training programs, including emergency preparedness, ergonomics, and fire safety.
- Assist with the planning and documentation of emergency drills and safety exercises.
- Serve as a point of contact for staff questions related to workplace health and safety procedures.
Facilities and Vendor Coordination
- Work collaboratively with Facilities staff, building management, and contracted vendors to support safety-related repairs, upgrades, and services.
- Monitor vendor compliance with agency safety requirements while performing work on-site.
Administrative and Reporting Duties
- Maintain accurate and organized records related to inspections, incidents, training, and corrective actions.
- Prepare reports and summaries related to workplace health and safety activities for management review.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by division management.

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