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 Environmental Compliance’s mission is the enforcement of environmental laws and regulations, which affect the health and safety of the public and environment. Specifically, the bureau enforces the City’s Asbestos regulations as well as the Air and Noise Codes. The Bureau is comprised of the Division of Air & Noise Policy, Permitting and Enforcement and the Asbestos Control Program. These divisions respond to; air and noise code complaints; inspect and track asbestos removal projects; and foster the goals of environmental protection. Responsibilities also include certifying asbestos handlers, inspecting and issuing operating certificates to stationary combustion and industrial process sources, and implementing the requirements of the Clean Air Act.

The BEC seeks to hire seven Associate Level I Air Pollution Inspectors within the Air Enforcement unit, located in either the Lefrak Building 59-17 Junction Blvd, Corona, in Queens, NY or the Newtown Creek building in 329 Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Under general supervision, with some latitude for independent action and decision, the selected candidate will conduct, plan and direct the operation of Citywide inspections of air and noise pollution sources to secure compliance with laws, rules, and regulations, with the goal to effectively reduce or eliminate conditions contributing to air & noise pollution.

The OATH Senior selected candidate will represent and train other air and noise representatives at OATH hearings. In addition, the candidate shall understand the air and noise codes as well as
regulations in order to effectively represent the Department at hearings. Summonses will be reviewed and maintained in the CRM database.

The Idling Senior shall assign Citizen idling complaints; conduct on-the-job training of newly assigned inspectors. The selected candidate will assist in the monitoring and managing of idling complaints and summonses in our current computer-based complaint management programs including CRM. Additionally, the selected candidate shall be responsible for reviewing and finalizing work as well as other senior duties, including but not limited to timecard records management.


The Associate Air Pollution Inspector may act as a liaison with the city and other governmental agencies and may act in the temporary absence of their supervisor.

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1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and five years of full-time satisfactory experience in the inspection, operation, testing, designing or the maintenance of equipment that may emit air contaminants and/or excessive noise such as the following: air cleaning, fuel burning, industrial processing, incinerating, electrical or acoustical equipment; at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by at least 24 semester credits in mechanical, chemical, electrical, electronic, environmental, or acoustical engineering or engineering technology, chemistry, physics, industrial hygiene, public health, or a related field plus two years of experience as described in "1" above, at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

The selected candidates should have experience in handling, operation, testing, designing or maintaining of air, noise control and fuel burning equipment. The most suitable candidate would also possess the following skills: - The ability to climb stairs and ladders and engage in extensive walking at facilities being inspected including those under construction and renovation while following all mandated safety procedures. - Must be familiar with current various computer software programs, and be able to adapt to, and grow with our future web based programs and applications.

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.