ASBESTOS HANDLER

About the role

The Asbestos Department provides essential and specialized services that support the maintenance and operation of NYCHA's developments. The Department provides technical assistance for routine and emergencies to NYCHA personnel in the fields of asbestos and is responsible for investigating testing, and abatement of Asbestos-related materials.

Responsibilities

• Oversee vendors performing asbestos abatement throughout the Authority.
• Maintain logs and records.
• Conduct thorough site inspections of asbestos containment areas throughout the five boroughs.
• Review construction specifications and drawings to ensure asbestos scope of work is within regulatory compliance.
• Inspect asbestos abatement work including, but not limited to, pre-cleaning, setting up decontamination chambers, plasticizing, post cleaning, and restoration of job site to its original state, generated field reports, issues contractor non-compliances violations for not following contract specifications and regulatory compliance.
• Liaison with the community, development management, and other parties involved in the construction project management work as it pertains to asbestos.
• Perform asbestos abatement as required in the interest of the Authority.
• Perform asbestos surveys and assessments of various areas to include but not limited to basement areas, roof tops, motor rooms, crawl spaces, Tank room, boiler room, meter rooms, confined space and any other area that may require assessments as required.

Requirements

• A valid Asbestos Handler Certificate or [Asbestos Handler] Supervisor Certificate issued by the New York State Department of Labor pursuant to Subpart 56-2 of the New York State Industrial Code;
• A valid Asbestos Handler Certificate or Asbestos Handler Supervisor Certificate issued by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Title 15, Chapter 1, of the Rules of the City of New York;
• (a) A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and two years of satisfactory, full-time experience performing asbestos abatement; or
• (b) A satisfactory combination of education and experience equivalent to â3 (a)â above. Each year of additional experience as described in â3 (a)â above may be substituted for two years of the required high school education.

Skills

• Strong vendor management skills.
• DEP EPA & DOL Asbestos regulatory compliance knowledge.

Benefits

NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employeesâ Retirement System (NYCERS).

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Varies.

Qualifications

Employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).

NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

Driver License Requirement: By the time you are appointed 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(s) or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.

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 Educationâs website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

NYCHA has no residency requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.