Radiation & Bio-Chem Safety Officer

The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) keeps New York City healthy, safe, and clean by collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste, cleaning City streets and vacant lots, and clearing snow and ice. DSNY is the nation's largest municipal sanitation agency, with nearly 10,000 employees, 59 district garages, and a fleet of more than 5,000 trucks, cars, and other types of equipment. The Department clears litter, snow, and ice from approximately 6,500 miles of City streets and removes debris from vacant lots as well as abandoned vehicles from City streets.

Reporting to the Inspector and/or Director of DSNY's Environmental Police Unit the Radiation & Bio-Chem Safety Officer will assume the role of the unit's Radiation Safety Officer and unit Air Sampling Coordinator. This position plays a critical role in daily radiation program management bio-chem safety, training operations, policy, and program analysis.

The responsibilities consist of and are not limited:

• Managing and implementing the radiation safety program.

• Conduct training in the use of radiation meters and identifiers.

• Assist with documenting and maintaining the unit's personnel medical monitoring program.

• Assist with scheduling and/or conducting all aspects of the unit's chem, bio, safety, and hazmat training.

• Develop and maintain policies relevant to chemical, biological, radiation, and workplace safety.

• Assists with departmental needs involving the identification and handling of unidentified chemicals, substances, hazardous materials, etc.

• Schedule and implement units' respiratory protection program, including but not limited to fit testing and training.

• Monitor assigned PPE for efficiency and safety.

• Use environmental monitoring and analytical methods to detect the extent of worker exposure.

• Employ or recommend engineering, work practice controls, and other methods to control and/or offer advice on potential health hazards for employees.

Minimum Qualifications

1.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:

1.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 of specialization; or

2.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 of specialization; or

3.Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

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Probationary Period

Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Preferred Skills

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following: - Computer literate, in Word, Excel, employment specific databases.

• Industrial Hygienist background and/or knowledge.

• Understanding of the CFR and OSHA and how it relates to the specific assignment/workplace.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Astute and Innovative.

• NYS Driver's License required. The ideal candidate is interested in improving the efficiency of everyday government services and has the creativity, curiosity, and work ethic necessary to take advantage of the latitude and independence afforded the position.

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.