Environmental Compliance Specialist

Overview The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The New York City Police Department strives to foster a safe and fair city through the strategic deployment of resources, focusing on both crime prevention and addressing quality-of-life concerns while building lasting community relationships. Responsibilities Oversee the development of contracts related to the environmental components of various construction and environmental projects; assist with procurement coordination and bidding negotiations. Conduct environmental compliance inspections covering a wide range of environmental compliance areas. Waste Management (RCRA/NYS REG) Storm water (MSGP/MS4/SPDES) Remediation of Petroleum Storage (PBS, SPCC) Wetlands Engage in or conduct complex research, investigations, studies and examinations related to the environmental functions or activities of the agency; act as agency environmental liaison. Approve or supervise the design, engineering, inspection, construction, demolition and/or alteration of premises, installations and equipment to ensure compliance with contracts, drawings, specifications, codes, resolutions, statutes, rules and regulations. Assist agency staff in the preparation of environmental permits. Assist in resolving environmental related violations. Supervise the installation, inspection and testing operations at job sites, as well as contractor activities. Ensure compliance with regulatory agency permits, regulations or programs including Spills, Brownfield Cleanup, Environmental Restoration Storm Water and Materials. Develop agency environmental program, establish policies and procedures related to scoping, planning, budgeting, and compliance and delivery methodologies; develop best practices for project execution and management. Develop agency environmental awareness and procedural standards and related training. Work Location 1 Police Plaza, New York, NY 10038 Work Schedule Monday - Friday 0800 - 1600 Minimum Qualifications 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: 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 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 Education and/or experience which is equivalent to the 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 above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in the above items. Note Probationary Period: Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year. Preferred Skills Experience in hazardous waste management Excellent communication and organizational skills Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and knowledge of AutoCad, Bluebeam and ArcGis Demonstrated experience with Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plans, managing remediation projects and/or hazardous waste management Familiarity with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation environmental regulations, Federal Environmental Regulations and New York City’s related policies and practices Professional Engineer license in Environmental Engineering is a plus At least five (5) years of professional experience in the field of environmental compliance Valid New York State driver's license Residency and Additional Information Residency: New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. Discuss residency with the agency representative at the time of interview. Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. See studentaid.gov/pslf/ for more information. Equal Employment Opportunity: The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics. To Apply Note: This section has been shortened to include only essential information. Please visit the NYC City Jobs site for the official posting and instructions to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr