Assistant EHS Management System (MS) Data Coordinator

City of New York • Corona, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) maintains agencywide environmental and occupational health and safety compliance. Within OEHS, the EHS Performance Measurement & Strategic Planning Section oversees the agency’s EHS Audit Program, supports BWS’s Process Safety Management and Risk Management programs, and leads strategic planning initiatives for performance measurement systems that integrate leading indicators and EHS risk assessment factors.

The Assistant EHS Management System (MS) Data Coordinator works in the Performance Measurement & Strategic Planning Section in Flushing, New York. Under the direct supervision of the EHS MS Data Analyst, and with latitude to exercise independent judgment, the coordinator performs scientific and applied research and analysis in the EHS field. The role supports agencywide EHS management system development and implementation, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards, and contributes to data analysis, quality assurance, reporting, training, and special projects. Appointments are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Requirements

• For City Research Scientist Assignment Level I, a master's degree from an accredited college or university specializing in an appropriate field of physical, biological, or environmental science, or public health.
• For Assignment Level II and above, one of the following: a doctorate in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental, or social science and one year of full-time responsible supervisory, administrative, or research experience in the specialization; a master's degree in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental, or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the specialization; or equivalent education and/or experience.
• All candidates for Assignment Level II and above must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field and at least two years of the specified experience; two years as a City Research Scientist Level I may substitute for the experience specified in the doctorate or master's degree pathways.
• Use technological devices, including laptops and tablets, and software.

Responsibilities

• Support the strategic development and implementation of EHS management systems throughout the agency, including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
• Assist the EHS MS Data Analyst and Director of EHS Performance Measurement & Strategic Planning in agency EHS management system development activities.
• Assist with technical review and interpretation of EHS incident and compliance data to support decision-making, including incident reporting and investigation data, workplace violence, notices of violation, executive leadership data support, monthly metrics, Fleet safety data reconciliation and tracking, and EHS database use.
• Assist with maintaining and managing multiple EHS datasets and files; conduct quality assurance and quality control activities, reconcile data, develop QA/QC reports, and document solutions.
• Assist with developing agencywide EHS policies and procedures and EHS benchmarking studies, and support EHS Management System training and agency- and bureau-level presentations for staff at various levels.
• Assist with developing EHS performance metrics using EHS compliance information systems and other relevant agency programs or systems commonly used by OEHS.
• Prepare technical reports, executive summaries, memoranda, and training presentations on EHS topics, including management system requirements.
• Maintain technical proficiency in the use of technological devices, including laptops and tablets, and software.
• Participate in special projects arising from the mandate of OEHS.

What This Job Offers

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