Junior Safety Auditor

Hours: Full-Time - 35 Hours

Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101

Department of Design and Construction, Division of Safety and Site Support seeks a Junior Safety Auditor. The selected candidate will be responsible for all aspects of DDC's safety-related construction programs, including review of site safety plans (SSP), enforcement of DDC construction safety policies and procedures, and local, state, and federal codes, including but not limited to OSHA, DOT, DOB and MUTCD.

Additional responsibilities will include maintaining SSP reviews related data, preparing weekly and monthly reports, conducting safety audits and inspections of project construction sites to identify unsafe work conditions that could affect workers or public, ensuring implementation of corrective actions, and participating in training programs. The selected candidate will prepare and issue electronic reports documenting field findings, manage safety-related electronic records, ensure compliance with the applicable safety regulations, when required attend construction meetings, participate in field emergency response and accident investigations, and effectively communicate, present information, and respond to questions from project staff, consultant firms, and contractors.

Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.

All applicants, including City Employees:

Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.

Minimum Qualifications

1.A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration; or

2.A master's degree in architecture that is the first professional degree in architecture from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Skills

Candidates should have excellent verbal, written, and computer skills. Candidates with construction-related experience working knowledge of safety requirements (OSHA, DOB, DEP, FDNY) and safety auditing are preferred.

OSHA Construction Industry 30-Hour certification is a plus. Candidates must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York and be comfortable driving in all 5-boroughs of NYC.

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 Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.