The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.

The Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all facilities related to the treatment of sewage within the five boroughs of the City. This includes 14 wastewater treatment plants, sludge dewatering facilities, collections facilities (pumping stations, combined sewer overflow retention facilities, regulators, tide gates, etc.), wastewater laboratories and harbor vessels.

The Division of Continual Improvement and Sustainability strategically plans and executes a structured approach for advancing a customized and sustainable organizational EHS management system. The Division will lead high level improvement initiatives that look at integrating technology into EHS applications and promoting streamlined protocols that enhance and support inspections in operational processes. The Division will be the driving force for advancing the EHS maturity of the Bureau.

The Bureau of Wastewater Treatment is seeking to fill the position of EHS Management Systems Specialist, who will be a critical support leader for supporting the Bureau’s management systems efforts.

The EHS Management Systems Specialist will lead, manage, and direct the Bureau's management system to align with Agency level efforts and Bureau initiatives to support programmatic actions and improvements.

Responsible for:

a) Work with the Division Chief of Sustainability and Continual Improvement to assist with environmental program risk reduction approaches and performance improvement initiatives.
b) Lead and or participate in Bureau-wide EHS improvements consistent with a management systems approach.
c) Lead and or participate in EHS management systems OEHS initiatives including EHS policy development, Agency level assessments and BWT audits.
d) Actively utilize enterprise-wide systems and computer-based programs and facility assets. (e.g., SIRS, AIT; AIIMS, NOVs, CMMS, etc.,) to develop key performance indicators (KPIs).
e) Providing technical support during high-level emergencies and recovery, with 24/7 availability.

1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

1. Highly proficient with using MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2. Knowledge of Federal, State and Local regulations such as OSHA, EPA, NYSDEC, DOT, FDNY, etc. and Industry Standards 3. Experience in use of Project Management Tools 4. Ability to work with multi-skilled professionals as a team player 5. Grasps new concepts, approaches, and systems 6. Strong oral presentation, training and writing skills 7. Experience in preparing and presenting technical material to management staff. 8. Ability to work independently, requiring minimal day-to-day direction or oversight 9. Professional EHS certifications or equivalent are preferred such as SMS, CIH/CSP, CPEA, QEP, etc. and ISO 45001, ISO 14001 certifications, etc., from Exemplar Global or other comparable certification issuing bodies. Special Requirements 1. Motor Vehicle Driver’s License valid in the State of New York and must be kept for the duration of the employment. 2. New York City Residency is required within 90 days of appointment. Abilities Required: 1) Ability to work independently, requiring minimal day-to-day direction or oversight. 2) Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks 3) Ability to write, review and edit reports. 4) Ability to collect and analyze relevant data on spreadsheets. 5) Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet restrictive deadlines 6) Ability to make adjustment based on work condition 7) Be flexible to adopt changes in organizational work structure

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate on your resume or cover letter that you would like to be considered under the 55-a Program. This position is also open to non 55-a Program candidates who meet the education and experience requirements as listed in the job posting notice.

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.