Health and Safety Manager

City of New York•New York City, NY

About The Position

DCWP is currently hiring for this position either on a provisional basis or through the 55a program. This position may be eligible for compressed schedule pursuant to the Flexible Work Pilot Program. The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities. DCWP licenses nearly 45,000 businesses in more than 40 industries and enforces key consumer protection and workplace laws that apply to countless more. By supporting businesses through equitable enforcement and access to resources, DCWP protects the marketplace from predatory practices and strives to create a culture of compliance. DCWP empowers consumers and working families by providing the tools and resources they need to achieve financial health and work-life balance. DCWP also conducts research and advocates for public policy that furthers its work to support New York City’s communities. For more information about DCWP and its work, call 311 or visit DCWP at nyc.gov/dcwp, sign up for its newsletter, or follow on its social media sites, X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is seeking an Administrative Space Analyst to serve as Health & Safety Manager within the General Services unit. This position is responsible for supporting agency-wide workplace health and safety programs and ensuring alignment with applicable federal, New York State, and New York City requirements across all DCWP-occupied facilities. This role focuses on internal compliance support, documentation, inspections, training coordination, and risk mitigation related to workplace health and safety. The position does not exercise regulatory, enforcement, or adjudicatory authority on behalf of federal, state, or city oversight agencies. The prospective candidate will be responsible for the following tasks:

Requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and one year of satisfactory, full-time experience in the evaluation and layout of space in office buildings, garages and other structures used for commercial and industrial purposes. Such experience must have included projects requiring knowledge of construction needs and cost, installation of computer equipment and telephone communication systems, and building standards and leasing procedures; or
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State’s Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and five years of satisfactory, full-time experience, as described in “1” above. College education obtained from an accredited college or university accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), may be substituted for up to four years of experience on the basis of 30 semester credits for one year. However, all candidates must have one year of experience described in “1” above.
To be qualified for assignment to Assignment Level II, individuals must have two additional years of the experience described in "1" above, as follows:
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and three years of satisfactory, full-time experience as described in "1" above; or
A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and seven years of satisfactory, full-time experience, as described in "1" above.

Responsibilities

Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of internal workplace health and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Conduct routine and ad hoc workplace safety inspections of DCWP facilities.
Identify potential hazards, document findings, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
Monitor and maintain safety-related equipment, including first aid kits, AEDs, fire extinguishers, emergency signage, and alarm systems.
Support agency compliance with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, New York State labor requirements, and New York City safety regulations.
Maintain required safety documentation, inspection records, and incident logs.
Coordinate responses to safety-related inquiries, inspections, or requests from building management or regulatory entities, as appropriate.
Track updates to applicable health and safety regulations and notify management of relevant changes.
Assist with the documentation and review of workplace incidents, injuries, and near-miss events.
Prepare written summaries and reports identifying findings and recommended corrective actions.
Coordinate follow-up actions with Facilities staff, building management, and vendors to address identified safety concerns.
Coordinate and support workplace safety training programs, including emergency preparedness, ergonomics, and fire safety.
Assist with the planning and documentation of emergency drills and safety exercises.
Serve as a point of contact for staff questions related to workplace health and safety procedures.
Work collaboratively with Facilities staff, building management, and contracted vendors to support safety-related repairs, upgrades, and services.
Monitor vendor compliance with agency safety requirements while performing work on-site.
Maintain accurate and organized records related to inspections, incidents, training, and corrective actions.
Prepare reports and summaries related to workplace health and safety activities for management review.
Perform other related duties as assigned by division management.