Senior Environmental Program Coordinator
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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 Wastewater Treatment (BWT) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all

facilities related to the treatment of sewage within the five boroughs of the City. This includes 14

wastewater treatment plants, sludge dewatering facilities, collections facilities (pumping stations,

combined sewer overflow retention facilities, regulators, tide gates, etc.), wastewater laboratories and

harbor vessels.

The Bureau of Wastewater Treatment is seeking to fill the position of Senior Environmental Program Coordinator, who will be a critical support leader for supporting the Bureau's environmental program efforts. Under jurisdiction of the Director of Environmental Health and Safety, with wide latitude for independent judgment and decision-making, serves as Senior Environmental Program Coordinator in the Bureau of Wastewater Treatment. The Senior Environmental Program Coordinator will lead, manage and direct the Bureau's environmental staff in program improvement on environmental aspects, monitor the regulatory environment, recognize and track the performance of BWT's environmental aspects, and provide high level reports environmental programmatic actions and improvements.

a) Managing, coaching and mentoring of staff involved in the administration of the Directorate's environmental compliance program (i.e. solid waste management, CAA/air compliance, CWA/SPDES, SWPPP, PBS/SPCC, CBS/SPR, etc.).

b) Providing leadership and project support to the EHS Directorate by working closely with the EHS Director to assist with environmental program risk reduction approaches and performance improvement initiatives.

c) Leading and or participating in the preparation, support and review of environmental programs, and Bureau procedures including Hazard Waste Contingency Plans, Hazardous Waste Minimization Plans and NYS DEC responses, SPDES/SWPPP, Air compliance, chemical and petroleum bulk storage tanks, SPCCs, and SPRs. Lead the effort on developing Bureau-wide/Site-specific environmental aspects and impacts, following formal Management System approach (i.e., ISO 14001 or similar).

d) Manage and coordinate the Bureau's waste management program, including determining and tracking facility waste status and subsequent notifications/updates, provide waste management training, prepare and revise hazardous waste contingency plans, and waste minimization plans, communicate with local response agency(ies)/entity(ies).

e) Lead and or participate in Environmental investigations, support OEHS initiatives including EHS policy development, Agency level assessments, action item extensions, and finding closeout.

f) Actively utilize enterprise-wide systems and computer-based programs for safety data sheet management, audit findings, violations and facility assets. (e.g., SIRS, AIT; AIIMS, NOVs, CMMS, etc.,) relating to environmental aspects.

g) Participating in OEHS Assessments, BWT internal Programmatic Assessments, and various levels of site investigations.

h) Interfacing with Federal, State and Agency level representatives to coordinate the Bureau's approach to compliance and provide appropriate level feedback regarding BWT's efforts at meeting its compliance obligations and management system initiatives.

i) Working collaboratively with Office of Development and Human Resources Training Section to support and conduct environmental related training for operations staff.

j) Working closely with DEP legal staff and other stakeholders to communicate and resolve high risk observations as well as close out actions.

k) Proactively work to provide implementation support, oversight and effective communication on Environmental related elements of contract activities (e.g. BEDC, JOCs, etc.,), Prevention Through Design (PTD), Deep Dives, Pre-construction work, E-HASP review and approval.

l) Occasionally performing duties of Acting BWT EHS Section Chief, when required.

m) Providing technical support and staff management during high-level emergencies and recovery, with 24/7 availability.

Minimum Qualifications

1. 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:

1. 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

2. 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

3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to 1 or 2 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 in 2 above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in 1 and 2 above.

NOTE:

Probationary Period

Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Preferred Skills

1. Highly proficient with using MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint 2. Strong knowledge of Federal EPA, NYS DEC and other related environmental regulations. 3. Experience in project management and supervising Environmental related contracts. 4. Strong oral presentation, training and writing skills 5. Experience in preparing and presenting technical material to management staff. 6. Ability to work independently, requiring minimal day-to-day direction or oversight. 7. Experience in conducting technical research and providing interpretation of environmental requirements. 8. Professional EHS certifications or equivalent are preferred such as CHMM, SMS, CIH/CSP, CPEA, QEP, etc and ISO 45001, ISO 14001 certifications, etc., from Exemplar Global or other comparable certification issuing bodies. 9. Possess a valid NYS DEC Class A/B operator credential for overseeing bulk chemical management.

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.