Assistant Engineer -Technical Reviewer
About The Position
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking seven (8) Assistant Mechanical Engineers to serve as Technical Reviewers within the Asbestos Control Program (ACP) Technical Review Unit. This role is crucial for reviewing asbestos removal applications and conducting related inspections to support the city's goals for affordable housing and streamlined development processes, aligning with Mayoral Executive Order No. 5, SPEED initiative. The Technical Reviewer will be responsible for ensuring compliance with federal, state, and NYC Asbestos Control Program regulations through detailed reviews of project notifications, variance applications, and construction plans. Additionally, the role involves conducting site inspections, preparing reports, collecting samples, interpreting lab results, and potentially issuing violations and providing testimony. The selected candidate will also act as an emergency responder for asbestos incidents, assisting in remediation efforts, conducting contamination assessments, and coordinating with various agencies.
Requirements
- Currently serving as a permanent Assistant Mechanical Engineer or on the DCAS civil service exam list # 6015.
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or mechatronics and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work.
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering technology and three years of full-time satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work.
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and a master's degree from an accredited college in mechanical engineering or mechatronics.
Nice To Haves
- Experience utilizing a web-based system and various databases for detailed review.
- Experience conducting pre-abatement and active asbestos abatement inspections.
- Experience preparing detailed inspection reports.
- Experience collecting and documenting asbestos samples.
- Experience interpreting laboratory reports and reviewing air sampling reports.
- Experience issuing Notices of Violation and preparing case files and evidence.
- Experience providing testimony at Environmental Control Board Hearings and trials.
- Experience serving as an emergency responder during asbestos emergency incidents.
- Experience conducting inspections to determine the extent of contamination.
- Experience establishing and creating hot zones.
- Experience collecting bulk samples for laboratory analysis.
- Experience providing guidance to asbestos abatement contractors and air monitoring firms.
- Experience conducting inter-agency inspections.
- Ability to don and doff respiration protection during field inspections.
Responsibilities
- Perform reviews of applicant submissions for asbestos removal.
- Conduct related inspections as necessary.
- Review and approve asbestos project notifications, amendments, and variance applications.
- Evaluate design and construction plan drawings for compliance with federal, state, and NYC Asbestos Control Program regulations.
- Conduct pre-abatement and active asbestos abatement inspections related to variance proposal applications.
- Prepare detailed inspection reports of field activities.
- Obtain worksite dimensions, diagrams, and photographs.
- Collect and document asbestos samples.
- Interpret laboratory reports and review air sampling reports.
- Issue Notices of Violation, prepare case files and evidence.
- Provide testimony at Environmental Control Board Hearings and trials.
- Serve as an emergency responder during asbestos emergency incidents.
- Conduct inspections to determine the extent of contamination during emergencies.
- Establish and create hot zones during emergencies.
- Collect bulk samples for laboratory analysis during emergencies.
- Provide guidance to asbestos abatement contractors and air monitoring firms during emergencies.
- Conduct inter-agency inspections during emergencies.
- Perform other assignments as directed by the On-Site Incident Commander during ACP response efforts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
