EHS AUDIT SPECIALIST

About the role

The Assistant Environmental Engineer will serve as an EHS Audit Specialist for the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) division within the Bureau of Engineering Design & Construction (BEDC) of the NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

Responsibilities

• Aid in the review of the EHS performance of BEDC’s projects and contractors.
• Schedule and ensure the completion of audits and the receipt of audit documents.
• Develop and present audit findings and ensure follow-up on missing or open items.
• Communicate with EHS program personnel to address issues requiring BEDC EHS program elements.
• Help develop the next audit phase based on the results from the previous phase.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree in environmental, chemical, mechanical, petroleum, aeronautical, or materials engineering from an accredited college or university and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in environmental engineering work.
• Or a baccalaureate degree in environmental, chemical, mechanical, petroleum, aeronautical, or materials engineering from an accredited college and a master's degree in environmental engineering from an accredited college.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle to perform site visits, inspections, and attend meetings with project stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Critical thinking skills and effective independent data analysis.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to meet deadlines, and flexibility in assignment of work responsibilities.
• Understanding of ISO-style auditing.
• Understanding of environmental, health and safety requirements.

Benefits

DEP is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the diversity of its organization and workforce. Your voluntary response to the NYCAPS on-line application section for referral information will assist in tracking the success of outreach and recruitment efforts. Please indicate your source of referral to this job.

Pay

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Schedule

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