Enforcement Supervisor

About the role

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) provides 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, manages wastewater and stormwater, and reduces air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, employing nearly 6,000 staff. The Bureau of Environmental Compliance enforces the City's Asbestos regulations as well as the Air and Noise Codes, comprising the Division of Air & Noise Policy, Permitting and Enforcement and the Asbestos Control Program. The Bureau responds to air and noise complaints, inspects and tracks asbestos removal projects, certifies asbestos handlers, inspects and issues operating certificates to stationary combustion and industrial process sources, and implements Clean Air Act requirements. This position is for two Associate Air Pollution Inspector II roles within the Air & Noise Enforcement Unit, based either at the Lefrak Building in Queens, NY, or the Greenpoint Avenue building in Brooklyn, NY.

Responsibilities

• Conduct, plan, and oversee citywide inspections of air and noise pollution sources to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Plan and direct in‑service training programs.
• Conduct investigations and prepare periodic progress reports.
• Supervise, advise, and evaluate a team of Air Pollution Inspectors.
• Schedule and assign work, including complaint responses.
• Provide on‑the‑job training for newly assigned inspectors.
• Serve as a liaison to city and other governmental agencies and act on behalf of the supervisor during temporary absences.
• Receive complaints through the Infor Public Sector (IPS) system (or future platforms) and use handheld systems to distribute and manage work assignments.
• Respond to emails and other correspondence from the public, explaining protocols and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

A four‑year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and five years of full‑time satisfactory experience in the inspection, operation, testing, designing or maintenance of equipment that may emit air contaminants and/or excessive noise (e.g., air cleaning, fuel burning, industrial processing, incinerating, electrical or acoustical equipment), with at least one year in a supervisory capacity; OR a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by at least 24 semester credits in mechanical, chemical, electrical, electronic, environmental, or acoustical engineering or engineering technology, chemistry, physics, industrial hygiene, public health, or a related field plus two years of experience as described above, at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

Preferred Skills

• Experience handling, operating, testing, designing, or maintaining air, noise control, and fuel‑burning equipment.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and engage in extensive walking at facilities being inspected (including those under construction or renovation) while following all mandated safety procedures.
• Familiarity with current computer software programs and the ability to adapt to, and grow with, future web‑based programs and applications.

Benefits

• Eligibility for the 55‑a Program for qualified persons with a disability (indicate interest on resume and cover letter).
• Potential eligibility for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness and state repayment assistance programs.
• New York City residency generally required within 90 days of appointment; after two continuous years of City service, eligibility to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County may be considered.

Pay

$67,956.00 – $78,149.00

Schedule

Willingness to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and any future schedules deemed necessary.