Safety Auditor

City of New York•New York City, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Design and Construction (DDC), Division of Safety and Site Support, is seeking a Safety Auditor to support DDC’s construction safety programs. The role reviews Site Safety Plans (SSPs) and Safety Questionnaires (SQs), enforces DDC construction safety policies and procedures, and monitors compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes and regulations, including OSHA, DOT, DOB, and MUTCD requirements. The Safety Auditor conducts safety audits and inspections at construction project sites, identifies unsafe conditions that may affect workers or the public, and ensures corrective actions are implemented. The role also maintains data and electronic safety records, prepares reports and safety advisories, participates in training, meetings, emergency response, and accident investigations, and communicates field findings to project staff, consultant firms, and contractors. The position requires a valid New York State motor vehicle driver license, which must be maintained for the duration of employment. Educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Foreign credentials require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service. Eligibility is limited to candidates permanent in the Industrial Hygienist title or reachable on the open-competitive lists for exam #2029 or #6064; applicants must provide the requested civil service documentation or indicate permanent status.

Requirements

Must be permanent in the Industrial Hygienist title or reachable on the open-competitive list for exam #2029 or #6064; applicants must include a Notice of Results, Proof of Filing, or indicate permanent status.
A valid New York State motor vehicle driver license, maintained for the duration of employment.
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university is required for the Industrial Hygienist qualification described in the posting.
Educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution; foreign credentials require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service.
The stated Industrial Hygienist qualification pathways include specified coursework in industrial hygiene, environmental health science, occupational health science, safety engineering, physical or natural sciences, engineering disciplines, or toxicology, and/or qualifying experience identifying, evaluating, and controlling health and safety hazards.
For Assignment Level II eligibility, one year of satisfactory full-time experience identifying, evaluating, and controlling health and safety hazards is required in addition to the minimum requirements.

Responsibilities

Review Site Safety Plans (SSPs) and Safety Questionnaires (SQs).
Enforce DDC construction safety policies and procedures and monitor compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes and regulations, including OSHA, DOT, DOB, and MUTCD requirements.
Maintain data related to SSP and SQ reviews and prepare weekly and monthly reports.
Conduct safety audits and inspections of construction project sites to identify unsafe conditions that may affect workers or the public.
Ensure implementation of corrective actions.
Prepare and distribute weather and safety advisories.
Participate in safety training programs.
Prepare and issue electronic reports documenting field findings and maintain safety-related electronic records.
Attend construction meetings as required.
Participate in field emergency response and accident investigations.
Communicate and present information effectively and respond to questions from project staff, consultant firms, and contractors.