Health and Safety Officer

City of New York•New York, NY

1d•$62,868 - $72,298•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Design and Construction is seeking a Health and Safety Officer. This role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting training, performing site inspections, and responding to emergencies. The officer will also manage safety equipment, liaise with external agencies, and maintain safety documentation.

Requirements

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to '1' or '2' above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in '1' above.
Educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service.

Responsibilities

Complete NY PESH reports.
Provide Right to Know, Workplace Violence Prevention, Recycling training, and other required training, as well as related reports.
Conduct safety walkthroughs and investigations of various incidents, including those at active construction sites.
Develop safety recommendations for on-site and field staff supporting agency capital programs.
Complete work-related injury and illness reports.
Coordinate the DC Blood Drive quarterly.
Serve as Fire Safety Director, assisting with building-wide fire drills and maintenance of related equipment.
Attend labor and management meetings with DC 37.
Conduct borough office inspections annually.
Respond to all medical emergencies.
Order and maintain AED and CPR equipment and other required health supplies.
Serve as the liaison with OEM, DCAS, and DOHMH.
Attend New Hire Orientation Program (NEOP).
Maintain the DDC Employee Safety, Health and Environmental Field Reference Guide and Job Hazard Analysis Program to ensure proper safety procedures and training for DDC field personnel working on construction capital projects.
Perform other duties as required.