Environmental Health and Safety Specialist

4 days ago


Queens, New York, United States City of New York Full time

The City of New York is seeking a highly skilled Environmental Health and Safety Specialist to join its team. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing EHS assessments based on internal EHS programs and external regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

  • 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.
  • Leading and/or participating in the research and evaluation of regulatory requirements and EHS best management practices.
  • Coordinating support of the Bureau's EHS programs, including Emergency Planning, Risk Management Planning, Right-to Know, and other EHS Programs.
  • Actively utilizing enterprise-wide systems and computer-based programs for safety data sheet management, audit findings, violations and facility assets.
  • 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.
  • Working closely with DEP legal staff and other stakeholders to communicate and resolve high risk observations as well as close out actions.
  • Proactively working to provide implementation support, oversight and effective communication on EHS related elements of contract activities.
  • Providing technical support and staff management during high-level emergencies and recovery, with 24/7 availability.
  • Coordinating between Bureau EHS and Operations the EHS communication campaigns, events, and supports EHS training.
  • Maintaining technical proficiency through attending training, conferences, webinars.
  • Occasionally performing duties of Acting BWT EHS Section Chief, when required.

Requirements include 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, or 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.

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.



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