Industrial Hygienist - B; QA​/QC Off

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).

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 QA/QC (Off-Hours) Unit..

• 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.

• Performs primarily field-based QA/QC oversight of IEH projects at active construction and remediation sites.
• Conducts scheduled and unannounced site inspections during evenings, nights, weekends, school breaks, and other off-hours, as required by project activities.
• Verifies that contractors, consultants, and project stakeholders comply with applicable IEH specifications, regulatory requirements, permits, variances, and approved work plans.
• Documents field observations, identifies deficiencies, communicates required corrective actions, and follows up to confirm timely resolution.
• Reviews inspection reports, sampling documentation, laboratory results, and closeout records for completeness, accuracy, and consistency with project requirements.
• Escalates significant compliance concerns and coordinates with project staff to protect building occupants, workers, and the public.
• Prepares QA/QC summaries, special reports, and recommendations for preventative and corrective action.
• 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.

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 Incumbent Rate: $91,318 - $127,289 Subject to the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the appointment rate for any newly…