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Industrial Hygienist - B; Water Quality

Job in New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA
Listing for: NYC School Construction Authority
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-05
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Compliance & Protection
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 79407 - 127289 USD Yearly USD 79407.00 127289.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Build your career while building NYC schools!

Industrial & Environmental Hygiene (IEH) provides all-encompassing management and administration of environmental hygiene inclusive of asbestos, lead, PCBs, indoor air quality, mold, hazardous materials, underground storage tanks, environmental due diligence for site development acquisitions, potable water, chemical relocation, soil excavation/characterization and disposal. IEH works very closely with Architecture & Engineering (A&E) and Construction Management (CM).

Job Description Summary

The Industrial Hygienist B reports to an Industrial Hygienist - C or designated manager, and is responsible for ensuring compliance with appropriate laws and regulations governing health and safety in the work place and in schools. This position is for the Water Quality Unit.

Job Description Responsibilities
  • Conducts initial review of all construction documents to ensure compliance with appropriate provisions related to environmental conditions before they are sent for final approval.
  • Coordinates all phases of environmental projects assigned.
  • Coordinates all administrative project aspects relevant to Environmental conditions for all projects assigned.
  • Monitors job sites to determine the presence of occupational health hazards and ensures that industrial hygiene standards are maintained and appropriate safety provisions are observed.
  • Prepares special reports requested by supervisors.
  • Recommends appropriate equipment and techniques for protection against exposure to harmful substances and hazardous conditions or operations.
  • Educates/trains project stakeholders regarding matters of industrial hygiene.
Additional Tasks
  • Applies working knowledge of building plumbing systems, including domestic water distribution, fixtures, valves, risers, storage tanks, backflow-prevention devices, and hot-water systems.
  • Reviews plumbing drawings, riser diagrams, specifications, and field conditions to identify representative sampling locations and potential water-quality concerns.
  • Plans and coordinates potable-water sampling for applicable parameters, including lead, bacteria, and other contaminants of concern, in accordance with approved protocols.
  • Conducts or oversees field inspections, sample collection, chain-of-custody documentation, laboratory coordination, and review of analytical results.
  • Evaluates water-quality data for compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, guidance, project specifications, and agency procedures.
  • Coordinates response actions such as fixture isolation, flushing, cleaning, replacement, resampling, and other corrective measures with plumbing, facilities, and project personnel.
  • Maintains complete project records and prepares technical summaries, notifications, recommendations, and special reports.
  • Educates/trains project stakeholders regarding matters of industrial hygiene.
  • Performs related tasks.
  • May perform the duties of Industrial Hygienist - A:
    Collects samples of potentially hazardous materials for analysis.
  • Coordinates asbestos abatement activities on construction projects.
  • Assists in review of construction documents to assure appropriate provisions relating to industrial hygiene with emphasis on the handling of asbestos.
  • Prepares reports recommending both preventative and corrective action with respect to industrial hygiene, as well as providing technical guidance, as required.
  • Performs related tasks.
Minimum Requirements
  • Three years of experience performing hazard/toxic substance assessments, or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.
  • Baccalaureate Degree in related field or a satisfactory combination of education and experience.
Civil Service Classification

Competitive

Posting End Date

10/15/2026

Salary

Appointment Rate: $79,407 - $110,686…

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