Project Manager

About the role

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) protects public health by providing drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. The Bureau of Environmental Compliance (BEC) enforces the City’s Air and Noise Codes, aiming to enhance quality of life by reducing environmental pollutants and stressors. This position serves as the program manager for the construction noise program within BEC, ensuring compliance with the Noise Code by evaluating required noise mitigation plans before construction begins.

Responsibilities

• Provides metrics of the plans reviewed and tracks locations that are required to have approved noise monitors.
• Maintains a good understanding of the Air and Noise Code rules and regulations.
• Provides leadership and general direction to staff in the review of noise mitigation plans and updates the Standard Operating Procedure.
• Participates in meetings with contractors and elected officials to address noise concerns at certain construction sites.
• Provides guidance on the rules and regulations of the noise code to the filing community.
• Reviews submissions from contractors required to report on compliance with sightseeing bus requirements (LL 41), recyclable contracts (LL 40), and trade waste vehicles (LL 145).
• Coordinates presentations, sets agendas, and summarizes deliverables for the Director regarding the number of approved plans and prepares that information for publication on the DEP website.
• Researches, tracks, and analyzes policies and regulations that may be needed to improve construction noise compliance.
• Performs other related duties and functions as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications 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 either:

• 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; or
• 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; or
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the above.

All candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field and at least two years of experience described in the doctorate‑track option. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in the doctorate‑ or master’s‑track options.

Note: Probationary Period – Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Skills

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook.
• Ability to work in a team setting and meet goals in a timely and efficient manner.
• Proficient in GIS.
• MS in Environmental Science (preferred).

Benefits

• Eligibility for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness and state repayment assistance programs.
• New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment; after two years of City service, employees may be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County.

Pay

$98,159.00 – $112,883.00