Project Manager (HazMat)

Hours: Full-Time - 35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 Only candidates who are permanent in the Construction Project Manager title, or those who are reachable on the Open-Competitive list #0169, or filed for the Open-Competitive Exam#3042 in November 2022 may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results card or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview. The Department of Design & Construction, Safety & Site Division, seeks a Project Manager. Under the general direction of the Chief, the selected candidate will assist with managing the work product of consultants for technical accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness, conducting, and overseeing field investigations to identify, evaluate and control hazardous materials (asbestos, lead and mold contamination), review abatement and remediation specifications and monitor remediation projects on assigned capital projects and emergency response incidents. Additionally, the Project Manager will review Health and Safety Plans (HASP), Work Place Safety Plan (WPSP) applications from abatement contractors prior to submission to the New York City Department of Environmental Protection's (NYC DEP) Asbestos Report Tracking System (ARTS) unit; review design and construction drawings and historical data; review laboratory data and determine if analytical results exceed regulatory thresholds, review survey reports and abatement design specifications, and conduct pre-abatement meetings with contractors and consultants. The selected candidate will review regulatory filings for accuracy and completeness and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations as well as DDC guidelines. 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 Minimum Qualifications 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 managing and/or inspecting one or more construction projects which must have a total cost of at least $300,000 for each of the five years of the required experience; or 2. One year of the experience as described in "1" above and a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U. S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, landscape architecture, construction, construction technology, or construction management; or 3. One year of the experience as described in "1" above and a valid license as a professional engineer, registered architect, or registered landscape architect, issued by a board of examining engineers, architects, or landscape architects duly established and qualified pursuant to the laws of any state or territory of the United States; or 4. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and a combination of at least two years of experience as described in "1" above and the education as described in "2" above to equal a total of five years of education and experience. Matriculation in an undergraduate college degree program as described in "2" above may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits for one year of satisfactory full-time experience up to a maximum of three years of experience. Note: Candidates must specify for each construction project they worked on: a description of the construction project, the time period they worked on the construction project, and the type of work they performed. Candidates must also specify the money allotted for the project. Driver License Requirement: At the time of appointment to this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment. 5. For Assignment to Level II, In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" above, candidates must have one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience working in Assignment Level I; or one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above. 6. For Assignment to Level III, in addition to meeting the Qualification Requirements for Construction Project Manager, candidates must have two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience working in Construction Project Manager Assignment Level I and II; or two additional years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in question "1" above and possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York which must be maintained for the duration of employment noting that if you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified. Preferred Skills Candidates must have and/or be able to maintain the following valid certificates: NYSDOL / NYCDEP Asbestos Inspector NYSDOL Asbestos Project Monitor NYSDOL Asbestos Project Designer, Mold Assessor, and USEPA Lead Inspector/Risk Inspector/Assessor, OSHA Hazwoper & OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety. Previous work experience in the inspection and testing of Asbestos Containing Material, Lead-Based Paint, mold, and IAQ. Thorough knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations, specifically: NYCDEP, NYC DOB, NYSDEC, NYSDOL, EPA TSCA/RCRA, and OSHA Good communication and computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access) are preferred. Candidates must be comfortable driving in all five boroughs of NYC. 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 Education's website at Residency Requirement New York City Residency is not required for this position. 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.

Created: 2024-10-22