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 necessary inspections to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations. The position supports the city's initiatives to streamline processes for housing production, including affordable housing, office conversions, and Accessory Dwelling Units, aligning with Mayoral Executive Order No. 5, SPEED initiative. The Technical Reviewer will work under the direction of the TRU Director/Deputy Director, with a degree of independent judgment, to review and approve various asbestos-related project documents and conduct site inspections. This role also involves emergency response during asbestos incidents, requiring the ability to assess contamination, establish safety zones, collect samples, and provide guidance to abatement professionals. The position may require the use of respiratory protection during field inspections.
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.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Ensure compliance with NYS and NYC Asbestos Regulations and identify FDNY and Buildings (DOB) life safety issues.
- 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 in the city.
- Conduct inspections to determine the extent of contamination during emergencies.
- Establish and create hot zones during emergency responses.
- Collect bulk samples for laboratory analysis during emergency responses.
- Provide guidance to asbestos abatement contractors and air monitoring firms during emergency responses.
- Conduct inter-agency inspections during emergency responses.
- Perform other assignments as directed by the On-Site Incident Commander during ACP response efforts.
- Don and doff respiration protection during field inspections as necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
