Risk Management And Prevention Program Specialist

Risk Management and Prevention Program Specialist

Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

$112,104 to $163,887

A Risk Management and Prevention Program Specialist conducts Citywide technical reviews of the engineering and safety aspects of chemical manufacturing operations involving acutely hazardous materials to evaluate the adequacy of, and the need for, safety precautions to prevent the catastrophic release of toxic materials to the environment; develops and evaluates release prevention program review criteria and quantitative standards and guidelines regarding risk management program implementation consistent with federal, state, and local laws and regulations;

serves as the technical advisor regarding highly hazardous materials management; and does related work.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in biological, chemical, physical, environmental, or soil science; environmental health; chemical, mechanical, or environmental engineering; toxicology; industrial hygiene; or a related field; and

Three years of full-time paid experience in the development and implementation of risk management plans, accidental release prevention and process safety management in chemical process industries; or

Three years of full-time paid experience in the regulation of federal and/or state risk management and accidental release prevention programs or advanced hazardous materials management.

Registration as an Environmental Health Specialist may be substituted for the required education. A master's degree in chemical, mechanical or environmental engineering may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

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Applications must be received by THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2026.

Examination Weights:

Training and Experience Questionnaire - 100%

The examination score will consist entirely of an evaluation of training and experience, wherein candidates may be evaluated on their knowledge, experience, professional background, personal qualifications and abilities. Emphasis will be placed on the following:
Judgment and Decision Making;
Analytical Ability;
Results Orientation;
Flexibility;
Resolves Conflict;
Program Responsibility;
Community Relations;
Job Knowledge including knowledge of: chemical practices and techniques of chemical manufacturing and chemicals used in manufacturing processes; the mechanical and structural design aspects of chemical processing equipment; federal, state, and city laws and regulations relating to accidental release prevention and risk assessment; and effective safety principles and practices; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.