Job Information
City of New York Deputy Director of Health and Safety in New York, New York
Job Description
ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT FULL-TIME ANNUALLY PAID PARKS EMPLOYEES
Major Responsibilities
Under general direction of the Director of Health and Safety, with wide latitude for independent initiatives and judgment, perform difficult and responsible work in coordinating the Agency’s health and safety programs.
Regularly visit Parks facilities and monitor workspace inspections.
Respond to employee complaints and worksite safety concerns.
Assist city, state and federal agencies in conducting inspections and address any citations issued for safety violations.
Conduct hazard assessments for various Parks titles, maintain exposure control plans, and create and update training manuals to comply with ever changing legal mandates.
Attend regular meetings between Parks and union health and safety committee representatives.
Serve as project manager for various Agency contracts including Hepatitis B vaccinations and waste disposal.
Provide training to staff in various health and safety topics and health and safety programs such as Hearing Conservation, Bloodborne Pathogen, Confined Spaces, and the Respiratory Protection Program.
Work Location: Fort Totten, Queens
How to Apply: Go to cityjobs.nyc.gov and search for Job ID# 679632.
All applicants must apply via cityjobs.nyc.gov. The City is no longer using ESS to accept applications.
*Current Employees please include your ERN and Job ID# 679632 on your cover letter and resume.
NOTE: All resumes must be received no later than the last day of the posting period. References will be required upon request.
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MOVEMENT IN THE FACE OF CIVIL SERVICE LISTS IS PROHIBITED UNDER CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
For information about applying for Civil Service Exams go to: Civil Service Exams - Department of Citywide Administrative Services (nyc.gov)
Qualifications
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.
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.