System Safety Specialist I-IV Environmental Protection

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position at mabstoa

job information:
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| title: | system safety specialist i-iv environmental protection |
| authority: | ta/oa |
| department: | office of system safety |
| division/unit: | environmental protection |
| location: | 2 broadway new york, ny 10004 |
| hours: | as required |
| telework (if applicable): | |
| reporting manager (if applicable): | manager, industrial hygiene |
| deadline (if applicable): | until filled |
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| compensationauthority – union | ta — non rep | oa — non rep |
| system safety specialist i | $67,933 – $80,421 | $67,933 – $80,421 |
| system safety specialist ii | $78,874 – $87,847 | $78,874 – $87,847 |
| system safety specialist iii | $89,162 – $101,647 | $89,162 – $101,647 |
| system safety specialist iv | $99,326 – $115,445 | $99,326 – $115,445 |

this class of positions encompasses professional work at varying degrees of difficulty and responsibility as a scientific/technical/engineering specialist in environmental, occupational or fire safety, asbestos assessment, hazard or accident analysis, industrial hygiene, or safety engineering analysis. There are four assignment levels within this class of positions. All personnel perform related work.

the incumbent will be responsible for nyc transit-wide industrial hygiene programs including but not limited to: evaluation and monitoring of field operations to detect chemical, biological, and physical hazards; performance of field surveys to determine compliance with federal/state safety & health regulations and nyc transit policies; recommending task-specific engineering controls and personal protective equipment; toxicological reviews of chemical products; indoor air quality investigations;

the preparation of comprehensive reports on job task and exposure assessments and development of appropriate recommendations. This job requires excellent verbal, writing and organizational skills. The selected candidate must be available to work a flexible shift as needed, respond to on-call emergencies (in company vehicle), and possess a valid driver license.

• a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus six (6) years of satisfactory, full-time professional system safety-related work; or

• a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in engineering, fire safety, environmental or occupational safety, ergonomics, statistics, mathematics, chemical, physical or biological sciences, industrial hygiene, safety management, or a related field; plus at least two (2) years of satisfactory full-time experience in professional safety work; or

• educational and/or experience equivalent to that listed above. A master’s degree in any of the fields indicated above may be substituted for one (1) year of experience. Additional experience needed for higher levels.

to be eligible for placement in assignment level ii, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in “2” above.

• bachelor of science preferred.

• knowledge of federal and state health & safety regulations, osha and niosh sampling methodologies, and other industrial hygiene practices and principles including ventilation.

• must have familiarity with ms word, excel, and access

• candidates with abih certification will be given preference.

based on evaluation of education, skills, experience, interview, and written assessment.
all selected candidates will be subject to a full background investigation that includes employment and education. Discrepancies may lead to dismissal.

appointment may be at a comparable level to current level of selected candidate. (if necessary)
as an employee of mta nyc transit, you may be required to complete an annual financial disclosure statement with the state of new york, if your position earns more than $101,379 (this is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker.
for 55-a eligible titles: candidates selected for this position may be placed in a competitive or non-competitive class…