Industrial Hygienist B/C

NYCSCA•New York, NY

13d

About The Position

Build your career while building NYC schools! Industrial & Environmental Hygiene (IEH) provides all-encompassing management and administration of environmental hygiene inclusive of: asbestos, lead, PCBs, indoor air quality, mold, hazardous materials, underground storage tanks, environmental due diligence for site development acquisitions, potable water, chemical relocation, soil excavation/characterization and disposal. IEH works very closely with Architecture & Engineering (A&E) and Construction Management (CM). Job Description Summary The Industrial Hygienist - B (Field Operations) is responsible for ensuring compliance with appropriate laws and regulations governing health and safety in the workplace and in schools. The Industrial Hygienist - C (QA/QC Off-Hours) is responsible for ensuring compliance with appropriate laws and regulations governing health and safety in the workplace and in schools. This candidate will be assigned to the Off-Hour QA/QC work schedule (standard work schedule to include weekends and evenings), and will provide oversight to areas assigned to the QA/QC Off-Hours Unit. Job Description Industrial Hygienist B - (Field Operations) Responsibilities include: Conducts initial review of all construction documents to ensure compliance with appropriate provisions related to environmental conditions before they are sent for final approval. Coordinates all phases of environmental projects assigned. Coordinates all administrative project aspects relevant to Environmental conditions for all projects assigned. Monitors job sites to determine the presence of occupational health hazards and ensures that industrial hygiene standards are maintained and appropriate safety provisions are observed. Prepares special reports requested by supervisors. Recommends appropriate equipment and techniques for protection against exposure to harmful substances and hazardous conditions or operations. Educates/trains project stakeholders regarding matters of industrial hygiene. Performs related tasks. May perform the duties of Industrial Hygienist - A: Collects samples of potentially hazardous materials for analysis. Coordinates asbestos abatement activities on construction projects. Assists in review of construction documents to assure appropriate provisions relating to industrial hygiene with emphasis on the handling of asbestos. Prepares reports recommending both preventative and corrective action with respect to industrial hygiene, as well as providing technical guidance, as required. Performs related tasks. Industrial Hygienist C (QA/QC Off-Hours) Responsibilities include: Resolves field problems and disputes involving contractors, consultants, and administrative personnel of other agencies. Conducts final review and approval/rejection of all documents relevant to industrial environmental hygiene. Schedules, monitors, and reports on the progress of each assigned industrial environmental hygiene project, including adherence to time schedules and quality standards. Performs administrative duties related to the supervision of subordinate staff (lower level Industrial Hygienists and other staff). Educates/trains project stakeholders regarding matters of industrial hygiene. Oversee the supporting function to CM regarding GC S01900 requirements specific to dust control and housekeeping, as well as tracking and analytics associated with field inspections. Performs related tasks. May perform the duties of Industrial Hygienist - B: Conducts initial review of all construction documents to ensure compliance with appropriate provisions related to environmental conditions before they are sent for final approval. Coordinates all phases of environmental projects assigned. Coordinates all administrative project aspects relevant to Environmental conditions for all projects assigned. Monitors job sites to determine the presence of occupational health hazards and ensures that industrial hygiene standards are maintained, and appropriate safety provisions are observed. Prepares special reports requested by supervisors. Recommends appropriate equipment and techniques for protection against exposure to harmful substances and hazardous conditions or operations. Educates/trains project stakeholders regarding matters of industrial hygiene. Performs related tasks. May perform the duties of Industrial Hygienist - A: Collects samples of potentially hazardous materials for analysis. Coordinates asbestos abatement activities on construction projects. Assists in review of construction documents to assure appropriate provisions relating to industrial hygiene with emphasis on the handling of asbestos. Prepares reports recommending both preventative and corrective action with respect to industrial hygiene, as well as providing technical guidance, as required. Performs related tasks.

Requirements

Three years of full time experience performing hazard/toxic substance assessments, or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.
Must have a minimum of three years of experience specializing in field operations.
City Certified Investigator or State Department of Labor Project Monitor Certification Required.
Four years of full time experience performing hazard/toxic substance assessments, OR a satisfactory combination of education and experience.
Must have a minimum of four years of experience specializing in Quality Assurance/Quality Control field operations.
City Certified Investigator or State Department of Labor Project Monitor Certification Required.
Baccalaureate: Engineering, Architecture, Environmental Health Sciences or related field
City Certified Investigator/State Department of Labor Project Monitor - NYS Department of Labor
Three years of full time experience performing hazard/toxic substance assessments, or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.
Selective Certification for Specialty Experience. Specialty areas are: Survey & Design: must have a minimum of three years of experience specializing in survey & design. Field Operations: must have a minimum of three years of experience specializing in field operations. Hazmat: must have a minimum of three years of experience specializing in Hazmat.

Responsibilities

Conducts initial review of all construction documents to ensure compliance with appropriate provisions related to environmental conditions before they are sent for final approval.
Coordinates all phases of environmental projects assigned.
Coordinates all administrative project aspects relevant to Environmental conditions for all projects assigned.
Monitors job sites to determine the presence of occupational health hazards and ensures that industrial hygiene standards are maintained and appropriate safety provisions are observed.
Prepares special reports requested by supervisors.
Recommends appropriate equipment and techniques for protection against exposure to harmful substances and hazardous conditions or operations.
Educates/trains project stakeholders regarding matters of industrial hygiene.
Performs related tasks.
Collects samples of potentially hazardous materials for analysis.
Coordinates asbestos abatement activities on construction projects.
Assists in review of construction documents to assure appropriate provisions relating to industrial hygiene with emphasis on the handling of asbestos.
Prepares reports recommending both preventative and corrective action with respect to industrial hygiene, as well as providing technical guidance, as required.
Resolves field problems and disputes involving contractors, consultants, and administrative personnel of other agencies.
Conducts final review and approval/rejection of all documents relevant to industrial environmental hygiene.
Schedules, monitors, and reports on the progress of each assigned industrial environmental hygiene project, including adherence to time schedules and quality standards.
Performs administrative duties related to the supervision of subordinate staff (lower level Industrial Hygienists and other staff).
Oversee the supporting function to CM regarding GC S01900 requirements specific to dust control and housekeeping, as well as tracking and analytics associated with field inspections.

Benefits

Medical (100% employer paid for basic coverage available)
Prescription Drug Options
Dental & Vision Coverage
NYC Qualified Pension Plan (QPP)
Optional Retirement Savings Plans including 401K, 457 and IRA options
Transit Check Program
Public Loan Forgiveness Program
Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Benefits
tuition reimbursement for continued education that is directly related to your current role
access to a broad range of individual and organizational training opportunities.
Trainings on leadership development, technical skill-building, compliance, personal and professional growth.