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Senior Environmental Project Manager

Job Description

- Under general direction, with very wide latitude for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative, perform responsible and complex work in planning, coordinating and overseeing the development, implementation and ongoing maintenance of technically complex environmentally engineered remedies for contaminated project sites, including municipal landfills and manufactured gas plant properties.
- Oversee the development of contracts related to the environmental components of various capital projects.
- Prepare detailed reports on the progress and budget schedules of environmental projects, including those mandated by regulatory agencies for landfill sites. Sign waste profile forms and hazardous waste manifests and New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP) permit applications.
- Engage in or supervise the conduct of complex research, investigations, studies and examinations of Parks’ properties and structures related to the environmental engineering functions or activities of the agency related to contaminated or hazardous materials and drainage conditions for compliance with regulatory Agency requirements.
- Approve or supervise the design, 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 preparing and reviewing environmental permits (wetland, stormwater pollution prevention plans, stormwater discharge.)
- 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.

Work Location: Olmsted Center, Queens

How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 720798.

All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.

*Current City Employees please include your ERN on your cover letter and resume.

NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.

nyc.gov/parks

MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.

For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744

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.

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.

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