Project Manager (Hazardous Materials) - New York City, NY : Job Details

The Department of Design & Construction, Safety & Site Division, seeks a Project Manager. Under the general direction of the Section Chief, the selected candidate will assist with managing the work product of consultants for technical accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness, conduct and oversee 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), Material Handling Plans (MHP), and Remedial Action Plans (RAP); review design and construction drawings and historical data; review laboratory data and determine if analytical results exceed regulatory thresholds, review survey reports and remediation 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.

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.

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Probationary Period

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

Preferred Skills

Candidates should possess one year of experience in environmental field inspection in NYC. OSHA 40-hour Hazwoper is a plus knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations, including NYSDEC, NYCDEP, FHWA, CEQR, SEQR, RCRA, OSHA, and NYC DOB. Candidates should have excellent verbal, written, communication and computer skills.

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 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.