Senior Environmental Specialist Level 2

Description

• Job Title:
  
  Senior Environmental Specialist Level 2
• Agency:
  Construction & Development
• Dept/DIV:
  Delivery/Delivery Services Office
• Reports To:
  
  Senior Environmental Specialist 3
• Work Location:
  
  2 Broadway
• Hours Of Work: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM or as required (7.5HR/ DAY)
• Job Family: CON
  005
• Salary Range: $117,510 to $146,888
• Deadline:
  Open Until Filled
• May need to work outside of normal work hours (i.e., evenings and weekends)
• Travel may be required to other MTA locations or other external sites.

MTA Construction & Development reserves the right to remove this posting before the Final date to receive applications.

MTA Construction & Development (C&D) is responsible for the planning, development, and execution of all capital construction projects across the MTA region. Through centralized oversight and management of the MTA’s $64 billion Capital Program, C&D ensures the efficient delivery of critical infrastructure projects that support the region’s vast transportation network. As part of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the largest transportation network in North America, C&D plays a key role in modernizing and expanding services that support 15.3 million residents across New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut.

C&D is committed to delivering safe, innovative, and cost-effective capital projects that enhance the customer experience and strengthen the reliability and resilience of the MTA system.

This position is eligible for telework, which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

Senior Specialist Level 2 supports Project Management for a extensive, multi-year permitting/design and construction project/program. They perform quality assurance reviews for Environmental Impact Statements and Environmental Assessments, provide technical assistance to project management staff regarding their specific discipline, investigate potential regulatory violations, and perform testing related to their discipline.

• Involved with supporting large field efforts supporting air/noise/wetlands/archeology/historic infrastructure/asbestos & lead abatement/hazardous material categorization & disposal.
• Ensures that the team has tracked necessary equipment, reviewed and logged calibration requirements, and assists with making sure crews have safety plans and file daily logs.
• Assists in staffing and resource allocation for program/project needs.
• Manages task schedules and develops rebasing methods needed.
• Applies MTA C&D quality assurance guidelines and procedures for project document management.
• Tracks reports and helps drive deliverable schedules.
• Assists in preparing portions of reports and permit documents.
• Works with GIS support to communicate any updates.

• Bachelor's in Environmental Science/Environmental Technology/Environmental Management/Archaeology/Anthropology/Biology/Wildlife or an equivalent subject.
• Masters preferred.
• Various Disciplines may be (but are not limited to):
  Historic Preservation and Cultural;
  Environmental Resources, Asbestos, Lead, and Hazardous Materials.
• Must have a minimum of eight (8) years of related experience.
• Must have a minimum of four (4) years in a management or supervisory role and/or project manager role in a large, multi-faceted organization.

• CEP-IT certification is desirable.
• Experience performing site inspections, documenting site conditions and construction activities, coordinating with Agency Owner and contractor staff, and responding to contractor requests for information.
• Knowledge of applicable industry codes and standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have focus and the ability to deliver on results, organizational effectiveness, and continuous improvement.
• Must possess excellent team-building, listening, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency in current industry software and Microsoft Office is required.
• Has experience in interpreting reports and analysis.
• An attitude and commitment to actively participating in our employee culture are necessary.
• Able to multitask and be…