Senior EHS Specialist – Assessments and Measurement

***IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates selected for the Associate Public Health Sanitarian position must show proof that they have filed for Exam No. 6122 and will be appointed on a provisional basis. As a provisional employee, you will be required to take and pass Exam No. 6122, Associate Public Health Sanitarian, and receive a list number from the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services in order to be considered for permanent employment in this title. Anyone who does not take and pass the examination, or who is not reached on the established list, will be terminated from their provisional Associate Public Health Sanitarian position. ***


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 be responsible for providing support and guidance concerning Operations’ EHS issues to ensure workers concerns are addressed and that the work environment remains, or is put into, EHS compliance.

Job Purpose: The candidate will serve as a Associate Public Health Sanitarian 03 in the EHS section for Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT).


Job Tasks/Duties:

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 and BWT internal Programmatic Assessments, and assisting in 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)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) Reviewing and assisting in development of Safety Plans, JHAs, SOPs.
12) Maintaining technical proficiency through attending training, conferences, webinars. Displaying satisfactory work habits in completion of responsibilities and functions, meeting assignments’ goals and timeframes.
13) Occasionally performing duties of Acting BWT EHS Section Chief, when required.

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