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1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Hours: Full-Time 35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 All interested candidates are welcome to apply and will be considered for an interview based on the Minimum Qualification Requirements. Please indicate on your Cover Letter if you are permanent in the civil service title of Industrial Hygienist or if you are on the open-competitive list (exam #2029). There may be current civil service list restrictions impacting the agencys ability to hire. The Department of Design & Construction, Safety & Site Support Division, seeks a Senior Safety Accident Investigator. The selected candidate will report directly to the Chief of Accident Investigation and play a crucial role in response to construction field accidents and emergencies as well as assist in overseeing the overall activities and final products of the Accident Investigation Unit. Responsibilities include on-site accident investigations and root cause analysis of complex accident and incidents; assist the construction project team with development of an action plan to prevent or reduce the chance of reoccurrence; prepare comprehensive accident investigation reports, detailed accident notifications and other related documentation; review safety documents to ensure compliance with DDC safety procedures and federal, state, and local safety laws and regulations; and review and approve safety documents prepared by the Accident Investigators. In addition, the selected candidate will develop and analyze data to identify critical safety issues surrounding frequency and trends at DDC capital construction projects; attend various construction meetings to represent the Office of Construction Safety; distribute safety advisories and lessons learned; perform field audits at construction projects on a random basis and create field inspection reports for distribution to Infrastructure & Public Buildings Divisions; document acceptable work practices and identify areas for improvement. Additional responsibilities include assist in the preparation of yearly performance evaluations for the Units Accident Investigators, compile weekly and monthly progress reports for submission to Senior Management, and assist in the preparation and maintenance of the Units Standard Operating Procedures. The candidate also will perform comprehensive review of project-specific site safety plans and construction safety related submittals by contractors and project staff. Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application. All applicants, including City Employees: Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.

INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST - 31305

Minimum Qualifications A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by 28 semester credits in industrial hygiene, environmental health science, occupational health science and/or safety engineering; or A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by 28 semester credits in the physical or natural sciences, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, chemical engineering and/or toxicology and one year of satisfactory, full-time experience in the identification, evaluation and control of health and safety hazards; or or A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time work experience as described in 2 above; or A combination of education and experience that is the equivalent of the course work and/or experience described in 1, 2, and 3 above. Semester credits from an accredited college or university in industrial hygiene, environmental health science, occupational health science and/or safety engineering may be substituted for experience on the basis of 7 semester credits equals 6 months of experience, up to a maximum of 28 semester credits. Semester credits from an accredited college or university in the physical or natural sciences, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, chemical engineering and/or toxicology may be substituted for experience on the basis of 7 semester credits equals 3 months of experience, up to a maximum of 28 semester credits. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. License Requirements A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment. Special Note: To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, one year of satisfactory full-time work experience in the identification, evaluation and control of health and safety hazards. Preferred Skills Candidates must have excellent organizational, verbal, and written skills. Candidates with Construction-related experience and practical working knowledge of safety requirements (OSHA, DOB, DEP) is preferred. This position requires candidates to hold a valid Motor Vehicle License and the ability to drive in all 5 boroughs of New York City for the duration of employment. 55a Program 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. Public Service Loan Forgiveness 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 Educations website at Residency Requirement 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. Additional Information 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr NYC Department of Buildings

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