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 Division of Facilities Management and Construction Services Unit (FMC) is responsible for the
construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of all DEP facilities, including both leased and City-owned
space.

The Environmental Health and Safety Specialist will be responsible for performing professional work of varying degrees; coordinate and perform field activities associated with project tasks as directed. Field tasks including sample and data collection, measurements, inspections, and data recording of construction related tasks; recommend safety requirements for project sites.

Main tasks/ critical duties:

1. Monitor and track the performance of contractors at job sites during subsurface operations to ensure full regulatory compliance, and provides instruction on health and safety.

2. Perform air-monitoring and other environmental and health tests, utilizing a variety of technical equipment, which may require the use of protective clothing, respirator, and mask. Recommends appropriate equipment and techniques for protection against exposure to harmful substances and/or hazardous conditions.

3. Perform detailed examinations of samples and determines its characteristic and structural features. Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations governing health and safety requirements.

4. Survey proposed project sites, reviews maps, job plans and blueprints, including reviewing contract specifications, evaluates findings, prepare reports and makes recommendations for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Prepare reports based on monitoring results and field assessments. Evaluates sampling and testing results to ensure compliance with Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements.

This position reports to the Director of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)/Asbestos, Lead and Mold remediation Unit.

Abilities Required:

1)Ability to write, review and edit reports.
2) Ability to communicate information and ideas, so others will understand; as well as the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented.
3) Ability to collect and analyze relevant data on spreadsheets.
4) Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
5) Ability to read technical plans, blueprints, and drawings.

A. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with a major in geology, engineering, earth sciences, environmental sciences, or a closely related field, including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in any of the following areas: rock and soil mechanics; structural geology; soils; sedimentation; petrology; hydrology; hydrogeology; geomorphology; subsurface explorations; mining; engineering; mapping; surveying; site investigations; geologic field work; or closely related areas; and

B. At least one course involving geologic field work or three months of satisfactory, full-time professional geologic field experience obtained during the course of, or after completing, the baccalaureate education.

A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York is required. This license must be maintained throughout the duration of employment.
Special Note:
1. Employees hired as Geologist - Assignment Level I must satisfactorily complete a probationary period of at least 24 months. This probationary period may be extended in accordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations of the City of New York. Employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period. Upon satisfactory completion of one year of training in beginning level professional work in geology, employees will be assigned to perform the full range of work in geology of moderate difficulty and responsibility appropriate to Assignment Level I and will receive the "after one year in title" salary rate.

2. Employees with one year of satisfactory, post-baccalaureate, full-time professional experience in geology, engineering, earth sciences, environmental sciences, or a closely related field may be hired directly at the "after one year in title" salary rate, at the discretion of the hiring agency.

Assignment Level II

A. To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements described in Assignment Level I, at least two years of satisfactory service as a Geologist AL I with the City of New York; or

B. At least three years of satisfactory, full-time professional experience in geology, engineering, earth sciences, environmental sciences, or a closely related field. One year of this experience must include the provision of geologic consultation or the supervision or performance monitoring of persons involved in geologic activity; or

C. A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience. A masters degree from an accredited college with a major in one of the fields listed in "Assignment Level I - Qualification Requirement A" above may be substituted for two years of the AL II professional experience. A masters degree from an accredited college in management, public administration, business administration, or a closely related field may be substituted for the one year of consultative or supervisory experience described above.

Qualifications Requirements for Tunnel and Shaft Construction Positions:

In addition to meeting the above requirements for Assignment Level I, candidates for Assignment Level I tunnel and shaft construction positions must have six months of full-time professional experience in each of two of the following areas: rock and soil classification; mapping of underground joint sets and faults; or analysis of vibration monitoring to protect existing structures. This experience may be substituted for the experience described in the "Special Note 2" above.

In addition to meeting the requirements for tunnel and shaft construction positions in AL I, candidates for tunnel and shaft construction positions in AL II must have six months of experience in each of three of the following areas: interpretation of geologic data for recommendations of shaft and tunnel support systems; analysis of the engineering behavior of jointed rock in response to tunneling and shaft sinking; writing of specifications for geologic exploration contracts; or preparation of payment estimates for exploratory contract work. This experience may be substituted for up to two years of the non-consultative experience described in "Qualification Requirements for AL II" above.

Computer Skills and Knowledge: Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat and PowerPoint.

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

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.