Asbestos Remediation Specialist

City of New York • Valhalla, NY

5d • $86,749 - $127,143 • Onsite

About The Position

The Bureau of Water Supply seeks an Associate Project Manager II, Asbestos Remediation Specialist, for the Environmental Health and Safety Environmental Projects Section within the Core Services Directorate. The role supports the Bureau’s efforts to stay current on existing and proposed environmental, health, and safety regulations and legislation, and to develop plans and programs that maintain compliance. The position reports to the Chief of Environmental Projects.

The specialist coordinates the Agency Asbestos Task Force for the Bureau and manages Bureau-related asbestos abatement projects. Responsibilities also include assessing asbestos-containing and presumed asbestos-containing materials, facilitating bulk sample collection, and making appropriate notifications. The role provides technical assistance to EHS leadership and other Agency staff, coordinates the Bureau’s Legacy program, and supports land acquisition by reviewing hazardous-materials surveys, work plans, and safety plans for post-acquisition demolition projects. The specialist may also lead the Bureau Communication Enhancement Project, develop and manage contracts and purchase orders, perform special assignments, and participate on committees.

The work may involve inspections at outdoor and indoor sites and exposure to challenging conditions, including damp, moldy, dark, dusty, smoky, noisy, or vermin-infested areas; fumes and emissions; extreme heat and cold; and potentially hazardous materials such as lead dust and asbestos. Physical activities can include walking, climbing ladders and stairs, standing for extended periods, bending, stretching, stooping, and climbing around objects. The position is based at work locations in Valhalla or Kingston, New York, and may require shifts including nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. The stated schedule is 35 hours per week.

Requirements

• Meet the civil service eligibility condition: live outside the five boroughs or hold permanent status in the listed civil service title.
• Meet the Associate Project Manager qualification requirements, including one year of full-time satisfactory experience supervising employees performing project management work on engineering, architectural, or landscape architectural projects, or supervising a construction project valued at $1,000,000 or more, plus the applicable education and project-management experience pathway.
• For Assignment Level II, have at least one additional year of qualifying supervisory experience or at least one year as project manager for a large and/or complex construction project beyond Assignment Level I requirements.
• For Assignment Level III, have at least two additional years of qualifying supervisory experience or at least two additional years as project manager for a large and/or complex construction project beyond Assignment Level I requirements.
• The listed education and experience pathways include a relevant bachelor's degree plus qualifying project-management experience; a high school diploma or equivalent plus five years of qualifying experience; or an eligible combination of relevant education and experience.
• Be prepared to work shifts that may include nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
• Be able to perform the described inspection activities and work in the stated environmental conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced technical knowledge of federal and New York State environmental, health, and safety regulations, industry standards, and best practices.
• Advanced knowledge of federal and New York State asbestos regulations.
• Ability to independently research technical information and regulations and provide fact-based, supported interpretations.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to apply and incorporate EHS requirements into operational activities and settings.
• Ability to review Federal and State Register Notices, evaluate and summarize their contents, and develop fact-supported comments.
• Team management and liaison skills.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills.
• Experience with EHS Management Systems.
• High proficiency with computer software and databases.
• Time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Agency Asbestos Task Force for the Bureau and manage Bureau-related asbestos abatement projects.
• Assess asbestos-containing material (ACM) and presumed asbestos-containing material (PACM), facilitate collection of bulk samples, and make appropriate notifications.
• Provide technical assistance to the Chief of Environmental Projects, the EHS Division Director, and other Agency staff.
• Coordinate the Bureau’s Legacy program.
• Support Bureau land acquisition by reviewing hazardous-materials surveys, work plans, and safety plans for post-acquisition demolition projects.
• Lead the Bureau Communication Enhancement Project as needed.
• Develop and manage contracts and purchase orders to support Environmental Projects work as needed.
• Perform special assignments and participate on committees as needed.
• Support efforts to keep the Bureau updated on current and proposed EHS regulations and legislation and develop plans and programs to maintain compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager