Website: https://www.jointheportauthority.com/jobs/17877453-program-director-construction-safety-management

Job ID: 64398

Department:

Location: Jersey City, NJ

Description:

About the Role:

The Office of the Chief Safety Management Officer (CSMO) is responsible for developing and overseeing enterprise-wide safety programs that protect the Port Authority’s employees, customers, partners, and stakeholders.  The office leads occupational health and safety compliance, operational and construction safety, fire prevention, environmental safety, safety training, and other risk management and assurance functions across the agency.  The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey is seeking an experienced construction safety leader to serve as Program Director, Construction Safety Management.  This role requires a proven track record of leading complex construction safety programs, driving strategic initiatives, and building strong partnerships across diverse stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director, Safety Management Office, the Program Director, Construction Safety Management is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing construction safety strategy, operations, and risk management across the agency’s capital, redevelopment, and construction programs.  The position partners closely with executive leadership, project teams, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure safe and compliant project delivery.  The selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Developing, strategizing, leading, and mentoring staff in alignment with Safety Management Systems (SMS) for the various construction programs across the agency.  These include major capital programs, redevelopment programs, tenant alteration/construction application programs, and others.  These also include Owner Controlled Insurance programs (OCIP) as well as Contractor Controlled Insurance programs (CCIP).
• Developing and regularly update multi-year strategic plans for construction safety, taking into account the industry’s best SMS practices.
• Managing the Construction Safety Unit budget, including development of annual budget submission, tracking and oversight of budget performance, as well as development of near-term and future needs.
• Providing routine briefings to the Chief Safety Management Officer and Director on key Agency safety initiatives, participating in executive level working groups and committees, and immediately communicating emergent situations as they arise.
• Delivering executive presentations on project status, reporting salient issues and expert support for the Agency’s construction safety programs and risk mitigation.
• Mitigating and manage and successfully resolve safety issues, including expert interaction with stakeholder line departments, engineering construction management departments and contractors.
• Liaising with external partners such OSHA, DOH, jurisdictional emergency responders in support of the Agencies Authority Having Jurisdiction status, adjacent agencies.
• Resolving technical issues on all stakeholder projects, including safety code-related issues critical to projects.  Must have the ability to interpret industry codes and work with the Authorities Having Jurisdiction and all design disciplines is essential.
• Responding to emergencies and critical incidents and conducting facility visits to address safety related matters.
• Empowered to halt work or take appropriate action for imminent safety risk or hazards.
• Identify potential project safety risks or high-risk activities from project schedules and document reviews to ensure plans are in place to prevent incidents, accidents, near misses, injuries, losses.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and data capture is achieved consistently to measure safety performance, trend analysis and tracking of open hazards to closure
• Mitigate, manage and successfully resolve safety issues, including expert interaction with stakeholder line departments, engineering construction management department and contractors.
• Ensure the growth and development of staff to sustain a diverse and inclusive workplace including setting performance objectives, monitoring and providing feedback on progress, developing reach assignments, ensuring succession plans, filling department vacancies, and partnering with Human Resources on personnel issues.
• Supervise site safety teams and interface with facility operations and Construction Management leadership to foster strong relationships and partnerships.
• Review roles and responsibilities of staff and recommend improvements for efficiency and greater safety coverage for construction programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must possess the following qualifications to be eligible for the position:
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Safety Management, Occupational Health, Transportation, Public Policy, Fire and Life Safety or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten (10) years of full-time experience with at least 5 (five) years of field experience applying safety methodologies and leading safety functions including auditing, compliance, safety system management, field inspections and quality control.
• Experienced in initiating accident investigations and root cause analysis, litigation processes, and various insurance programs.
• Demonstrate leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Ideal candidates will possess the following profile:
• Master’s degree in Construction Management, Safety Management, Occupational Health, Public Administration, Transportation or related field.
• Possesses professional safety certifications or licenses (e.g., CSP, CSM, CSMC, CHST, CRIS, etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge of both US Department of Labor OSHA Construction and General Industry Regulations, best practice Safety Programs and NYCDOB Regulations.
• Possess significant and extensive knowledge of safety management principles (SMS).
• Familiarity with National Fire Codes, NFPA standards, NYC Fire Codes, NYC Department of Health, and other local, state, and federal regulations.
• Understanding of NYC DOB and FDNY regulations pertaining to construction operations in NYC, and NJ DCA regulations regarding construction in NJ.
• Possess a valid OSHA 30-hour card in the Construction and General Industry less than five-years old.
• Experience in performing comprehensive and focused safety inspections on major construction projects.
• Experience in the review of contractor health and safety plans, job hazard analyses, and work plans.

Selection Process:

The application process varies by position but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s).  Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.

Compensation, Benefits & On-Site Collaboration Requirements:​

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.​ Click here for more information about benefits, our culture, and career development opportunities.​

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipates that the actual salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on aspects such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal factors.  The expected compensation range for this role is:​​

Minimum: $170,820

Midpoint: $222,070

Maximum: $250,016​

In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits employees to work remotely a maximum of one day per week, subject to operational and business needs.

Note: The position requires travel to all Port Authority facilities and work hours on occasion may include early morning, late evening, and weekend shifts to respond to emergencies and safety related events or incidents.  Due to operational demands with the high level of construction activities Agency wide, this position will involve both facility and office work.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the “Apply Now” button and submitting a resume.  The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications.

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

About The Port Authority:

Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country.  The agency’s network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty-three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity.  The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the Port Authority’s policy, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment and who request the Port Authority do so, unless providing the requested accommodation would result in an undue hardship to the Port Authority.

Job applicants may request a reasonable accommodation (1) if they claim a disability is affecting the interview process, or (2) to ensure that if they are selected for a position, they can perform the essential job functions.  To submit a request, please contact the recruiter or email the Human Resources Department’s Disability Accommodation Coordinator at ADA_Accommodations@panynj.gov.

The Port Authority will treat any request for Reasonable Accommodation by a job applicant confidentially.

Full time (40hrs/week), temporary position. Two years with opportunity to become a full
time L’Oreal employee.
Facility: North America (NA) Research and Innovation (R&I)
Location: Clark, NJ
Department: Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)
On site 5 days per week
Position Summary
The Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist is responsible for supporting site-wide
EHS programs with a strong emphasis on data analytics, regulatory compliance, hazardous
waste management, and environmental permitting. This role serves as a key resource to
the EHS department by managing EHS data systems, supporting compliance activities,
coordinating environmental programs (including, but not limited to air permits and waste
management), and delivering EHS training and communications. The EHS Specialist
partners with EHS, facilities, production, laboratory, and external stakeholders to drive risk
reduction, continuous improvement, and a proactive EHS culture.

Job Responsibilities

• EHS data analytics, reporting, and dashboards (45%)
• Maintain and analyze EHS data for leading and lagging indicators (e.g., incidents, near
  misses, observations, training, audits, inspection findings, chemical and environmental
  metrics).
• Develop and manage Excel-based dashboards, pivot tables, charts, and trend analyses to
  support EHS decision-making.
• Prepare routine and ad hoc EHS reports for site leadership, corporate EHS, and regulatory
  reporting as needed.
• Ensure data integrity, standardization of definitions, and consistent use of EHS metrics
  across the site.
• Support root cause analysis by providing data extracts, trends, and visualizations.
• EHS regulatory compliance and environmental programs (30%)
• Assist with maintaining compliance with applicable federal, state, and local EHS
  regulations (i.e.: OSHA, EPA, state DEP).
• Support environmental permitting activities, including air permits, emissions tracking,

C1 – Internal use

and recordkeeping requirements.

• Coordinate hazardous and non-hazardous waste management activities, including
  profiles, manifests, and vendor coordination.
• Help maintain EHS documentation (procedures, work instructions, forms, and records) in
  alignment with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct or support EHS inspections and compliance audits; track actions to closure and
  maintain evidence files.
• Research EHS regulations, consensus standards, and industry best practices as needed
  to support program improvements.
• EHS training, communication, and engagement (15%)
• Develop and maintain EHS training materials, including PowerPoint presentations, job
  aids, and visual standards.
• Coordinate and sometimes deliver EHS onboarding and refresher trainings in partnership
  with EHS Managers and HR.
• Track EHS training completion, follow up on gaps, and provide training metrics to
  leadership.
• Support site-wide EHS campaigns, 5S initiatives, safety observations, and
  communication activities (e.g., newsletters, digital signage).
• Continuous improvement, special projects, and audits (10%)
• Participate in and occasionally lead EHS-related continuous improvement projects (i.e.,
  5S, visual management).
• Support incident investigations by helping collect data, organize documentation, and
  track corrective actions.
• Assist in preparing the site for internal/external audits (i.e., corporate, regulatory).
• Partner with EHS Managers on special projects related to risk assessment, exposure
  reduction, and digital tools.
  Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental
  Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be
  considered.
• 5-10 years of relevant EHS experience in laboratory, manufacturing, industrial, or related
  environments.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, charts, and basic formulas)
  and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with EHS data, metrics, and/or reporting tools (e.g., incident

C1 – Internal use

management systems, learning management systems, or environmental tracking tools).

• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental regulations (air permits,
  waste management, wastewater, stormwater, etc.).
• Ability to research and interpret EHS regulations, guidance documents, and standards,
  and translate them into practical site actions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create clear,
  visually effective presentations and reports.
• EHS Certified Professional designations (i.e., ASP, CSP, CIH, CHMM, etc)(preferred)
• Project management skills
• Must be legally eligible to work in the US on an on-going basis.
• Computer proficiency and aptitude for technology.
• Must be able to work effectively in a matrix organization that provides services to multiple
  business partners.
• Self-motivated.

Core Competencies

• Analytical and data-driven mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Customer-service orientation toward internal stakeholders and front-line teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to challenge the status quo.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

Website: https://jobs.nyulangone.org/job/23328864/environmental-health-safety-specialist-i-new-york-ny/

Job ID: 1158325_RR00117416
Facility: NYU Langone Health
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Shift: Day
Schedule: Mon-Fri 9 am – 5 pm
Department: Facilities/Real Estate, NYU Langone Health, RED+F-Facility Mgt-EHS (C5)
NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best
patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.
For more information, go to NYU Langone Health, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Environmental Health & Safety
Specialist I.
The EH&S Specialist I:
1) Manages and assists in managing assigned health and safety programs. The focus is on
managing well-defined, routine projects and tasks that require a basic understanding of
regulatory and technical issues and basic problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
2) Provides support for health and safety programs managed by others within the department.
Job Responsibilities:

• Manages Expenses:
• A. Obtains proposals from vendors.
• B. Provides supervisor with justification for proposed expenditures.
• C. Obtains authorization from supervisor before purchasing services or supplies.
• D. Promptly approves and processes invoices.
• E. Follows up on invoices issues as appropriate.
• Additional Performance Standards:
• A. Maintains weekly time database.
• B. Adheres to departmental and NYU Langone policies and guidelines.
• Manages And Assists in Managing Assigned Programs:
• A. Revises and updates Safety Policies, other policies, and procedures as needed.
• B. Conducts simple risk assessments and work site assessments for basic health and
  safety concerns.
• C. Coordinates and conducts inspections, investigations, and audits.
• D. Coordinates and conducts appropriate environmental and industrial hygiene
  monitoring.
• E. Recommends appropriate control measures based on the hierarchy of controls.
• F. Prepares, reviews, submits, and presents verbal and written institutional and regulatory
  reports.
• G. Interfaces with colleagues and vendors. Resolves basic problems and conflicts.
• H. Manages vendors engaged in well-defined, routine tasks.
• I. Revises and updates existing training materials. Coordinates and conducts training.
• J. Manages and maintains program records and reports and incorporates relevant
  documents into departmental files.
• K. Annually evaluates the status of programs and develops goals for improvements.
• Manages Remediation Projects:
• A. Coordinates and conducts investigations and inspections.
• B. Coordinates and conducts appropriate environmental and industrial hygiene
  monitoring.
• C. Interfaces with colleagues and vendors. Resolves basic problems and conflicts.
• D. Manages vendors engaged in well-defined, routine tasks.
• E. Manages and maintains project records and incorporates relevant documents into
  departmental files.
• F. Promptly processes Unifier tasks and maintains electronic records.
• Provides Support for Departmental Programs:
• A. Is available on-call on a rotating basis to respond to health and safety emergencies
  involving NYU Langone facilities or employees.
• B. Responds promptly to real and perceived emergencies involving health and safety
  issues.
• C. Responds to and investigates fire alarms.
• D. Maintains HazWoper certification. Responds to and cleans up spills involving
  hazardous materials.
• E. Responds to and investigates concerns about indoor air quality.
• F. Maintains a basic understanding of how to use industrial hygiene equipment. Is able to
  interpret monitoring results properly.
• G. Assists with preparing, compiling, and maintaining records (e.g., inventories,
  minutes).
• H. Conducts assigned inspections (e.g., Interim Life Safety, Hazard Surveillance, smoke
  and fire barrier).
• I. Serves as liaison to assigned department.
• J. Provides training and respirator fit-testing.
• K. Assists with drills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, fire safety, engineering, or another
  applicable discipline.
• 2 years relevant experience.
• A basic knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements and technical issues for
  assigned programs.
• Ability to assume responsibility for managing existing health and safety programs, projects,
  and tasks.
• Ability to manage a heavy workload. Good organizational, written, and verbal skills.
• Good fact finding skills. Basic problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Basic ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database computer
  programs.
• Basic ability to understand and interpret data. Ability to wear and work in Level C personal
  protective equipment.
• Ability to be on-call on a rotating basis to respond to off-hours emergency situations.
  Preferred Qualifications:
• Masters degree in an applicable discipline.
• Current HazWoper certification. Training experience.
  Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
  NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are
  an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time
  and your talents.
  At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones
  with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support
  system for any stage of life, whether it’s developing your career, starting a family, or saving for
  retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where
  employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee
  resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic
  employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental,
  nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is
  designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive
  resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
  NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects
  of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive
  consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
  View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.

NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $66,299.99 – $72,000.00
Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty,
education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include
bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here
Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from NYU Langone. We invite and encourage each candidate to discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

Website: https://jobs.nyulangone.org/job/23376319/environmental-health-safety-specialist-ii-new-york-ny/

Job ID: 1159070_RR00117420
Facility: NYU Langone Health
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Shift: Day
Schedule: Mon-Fri 9 am – 5 pm
Department: Facilities/Real Estate, NYU Langone Health, RED+F-Facility Mgt-EHS (C5)
NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best
patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensiveacademic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.
For more information, go to NYU Langone Health, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Environmental Health & Safety Specialist II.
The successful candidate with minimal supervision manages assigned health and safety
programs, and assists in developing, reviewing, and improving them. The EH&S Specialist II provides support for health and safety programs managed by others within the department.
Job Responsibilities:

• Manages Expenses and Budgets:
• A. Prepares annual budget for areas of responsibility.
• B. Provides supervisor with justification for proposed expenditures.
• C. Advises supervisor of issues/concerns promptly. Obtains authorization from
  supervisor as appropriate.
• D. Obtains proposals from vendors.
• E. Promptly approves and processes invoices.
• F. Follows up on invoice issues as appropriate.
• Provides Support for Departmental Programs:
• A. Is available on-call on a rotating basis to respond to health and safety emergencies
  involving NYU Langone facilities or employees.
• B. Responds promptly to real and perceived emergencies involving health and safety
  issues.
• C. Responds to and investigates fire alarms.
• D. Maintains HazWoper certification. Responds to and cleans up spills involving
  hazardous materials.
• E. Responds to and investigates concerns about indoor air quality.
• F. Maintains a good understanding of industrial hygiene equipment use and limitations.
  Is able to interpret complicated monitoring results.
• G. Prepares, compiles, and maintains program records (e.g., inventories, minutes).
• H. Conducts inspections (e.g., Interim Life Safety, Hazard Surveillance, smoke and fire
  barrier).
• I. Serves as liaison to assigned department.
• J. Provides training and respirator fit testing.
• K. Assists with and coordinates drills as assigned.
• Manages Remediation Projects:
• A. Coordinates and conducts investigations and inspections.
• B. Coordinates and conducts appropriate environmental and industrial hygiene
  monitoring.
• C. Interfaces with colleagues and vendors. Resolves difficult problems and conflicts
  appropriately, creatively, and effectively.
• D. Manages vendors engaged in routine and non-routine projects and tasks.
• E. Manages and maintains project records and incorporates relevant documents into
  departmental files.
• F. Promptly processes Unifier tasks and maintains electronic records.
• Manages Programs and Assists in Improving Them: As assigned by supervisor, manages
  and assists in managing, monitoring, and improving health and safety programs.
• A. Revises and updates Safety Policies, other policies, and procedures. Collaborates with
  supervisor to develop new policies and procedures.
• B. Conducts comprehensive risk assessments and work site assessments for health and
  safety concerns.
• C. Coordinates and conducts inspections, investigations, and audits with minimal
  direction.
• D. Coordinates and conducts appropriate environmental and industrial hygiene
  monitoring.
• E. Recommends appropriate control measures based on the hierarchy of controls.
• F. Prepares, reviews, submits, and presents verbal and written institutional and regulatory
  reports.
• G. Interfaces with colleagues and vendors. Resolves difficult problems and conflicts
  appropriately and effectively.
• H. Manages vendors engaged in routine and non-routine projects and tasks. Develops
  specifications for non-routine projects.
• I. Develops new training programs. Revises and updates existing training materials.
  Coordinates and conducts training.
• J. Manages and maintains program records and reports, and incorporates relevant
  documents into departmental files.
• K. Annually evaluates the status of programs and develops goals for improvement.
• Additional Performance Standards:
• A. Maintains weekly time database.
• B. Adheres to departmental and NYU Langone policies and guidelines.
  Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, fire safety, engineering, or another
  applicable discipline
• 5 years relevant experience
• Good knowledge of regulatory requirements and technical issues for assigned programs
• Demonstrated ability to manage assigned health and safety programs.
• Ability to manage a heavy workload, to manage competing demands on time and resources,
  and to prioritize effectively.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and to manage multiple projects to completion.
• Good organizational, written, and verbal skills.
• Good fact finding, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills. Proficiency with word
  processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database computer programs.
• Good ability to understand and interpret data.
• Ability to wear and work in Level C personal protective equipment.
• Ability to be on-call on a rotating basis to respond to off-hours emergency situations.
  Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in an applicable discipline.
• Current HazWoper certification.
  Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
  NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are
  an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you’ll feel good about devoting your time
  and your talents.
  At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones
  with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support
  system for any stage of life, whether it’s developing your career, starting a family, or saving for
  retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where
  employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee
  resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic
  employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental,
  nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is
  designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive
  resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects
of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive
consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.
NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary
Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $70,481.60 – $105,735.00
Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty,
education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include
bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click here
Salaries shown on independent jobs related websites reflect market averages and do not represent
information obtained directly from NYU Langone. We invite and encourage each candidate to
discuss salary/hourly specifics during the application and hiring process.

Summary

This position will serve as a Safety & Occupational Health Specialist for any region within the Dept. of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

• This position is inside the bargaining unit.
• The full performance level of this position is at the GS-12 grade level.
• A writing sample may be included as part of the interview process.
• This announcement will be used to fill 102 vacancies

Duties

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Major Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
GS-07:

• Participate as a member of an inspection team led by a higher-graded specialist and assist in the planning of and/or conduct a limited segment of a major investigation or a small investigation where the exposure and type of hazard and unsafe working conditions is predictable in advance.
• Researches and studies records and files covering mishaps, injuries, and equipment maintenance data.
• Audits employer occupational safety and health injury records, safety plans, and program documentation.
• Assists in the documentation of conducted portions of investigations to help support a legally sufficient case. Takes photographs and videos of apparent violations of occupational safety and health standards.
• Assists in preparing for opening and closing conferences and outreach activities. Responds to requests for information on OSHA policies, regulations, and programs.

GS-09:

• Assists in conducting and/or participates in opening and closing conferences with management officials, employees, and employee representatives reviewing hazards or unsafe working conditions.
• Conducts specific (targeted) outreach activities and provides information on OSHA legislation, regulations, and compliance activities to a variety of different audiences.
• Assists in planning and conducting portions or limited inspections or compliance reviews in establishments and worksites.
• Assists in conducting monitoring and evaluation by analyzing select portions of plan changes, programs, procedures, inspections, citations, and reports to determine compliance with approved occupational safety standards and programs.

GS-11:

• Conducts occupational safety and health inspections within a variety of agricultural, construction, general industry, and maritime business establishments to ensure employer compliance with federal OSHA standards.
• Conducts investigations involving one or more fatalities, injuries, serious accidents, or other unsafe conditions.
• Prepares for inspections to become familiar with work processes, operations, and standards applicable to the workplace to be inspected.
• Conducts opening conferences with management officials and employee representatives concerning the nature and purpose of the inspection, the procedures which will be followed, and employee discrimination rights.
• Participates in Agency efforts to obtain warrants and to subpoena witnesses and documents, if necessary.
• Analyses injury and illness data and reviews establishments’ occupational safety and health programs.

GS-12

• Conducts opening conferences with management officials, employees, and employee representatives concerning the nature and purpose of the inspection and the procedures which will be followed.
• Conducts closing conference with employer, reviewing hazards identified and violations cited.
• Conducts specific (targeted) outreach activities and provides information on OSHA legislation, regulations, and compliance activities to a variety of different audiences.
• Conducts investigations of accidents which may involve one or more fatalities, a large number of injuries or serious accidents, or other unsafe conditions.
• Plans, schedules, and conducts inspections either individually-determined, as assigned or based on complaints received from employees and/or union representatives, in establishments and worksites where there is a strong probability of encountering Hazardous work processes and materials, and unsafe environmental conditions.
• Inspects worksites, machine and equipment operations, environmental conditions, work practices, protective devices and equipment, and safety procedures.
• Reviews safety activities for evidence of compliance with prescribed safety requirements.
• Proposes fiscal penalties.
• Assists agency attorneys in the preparation of contested cases for hearing before administrative law judges; testifies under examinations conducted by attorneys representing the agency and the employer.
• Conducts interviews, reviews documents, and researches various sources of information such as equipment manuals, consensus standards, interpretations of standards, court decisions.
• Identifies violations and hazards, and recommends abatement methods common to the work processes and operations.
• Documents inspections to support a legally sufficient case.

As the employee progresses, the assignments will become more difficult and complex with less supervision.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
• Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Requires drug test prior to appointment at the GS-11 and GS-12.
• Requires medical exam and must maintain physical requirements.
• You will be required to lift items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Qualifications

You must meet the Basic Requirements listed in the Education Requirements section and the Specialized Experience to qualify for Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, as described below.

EducationFor information about the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR), please see Education section of this announcement.

Minimum Qualifications:

For the GS-07 level:
Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the individual occupational requirement, applicants must demonstrate 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level, in the Federal or Private Sector. Specialized Experience is described as experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience are as follows:

• Applying a general knowledge of OSHA or related safety and occupational health standards or codes to advise on or resolve technical matters dealing with occupational safety and health requirements.
• Analyzing or evaluating new and existing safety inspection jobs, processes, products, or other systems to determine the existence, severity, probability, and outcome of hazards.
• Inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems for compliance with established safety and occupational health policies or standards and to identify potential new hazards.

or

Education: One full year of progressively higher-level graduate education.

or

Superior academic achievement in a bachelor’s degree program. S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership.

1. Class standing — Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, based on completed courses.
2. Grade-point average (G.P.A.)– Applicants must have a grade-point average of:

a. 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (“B” or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or
b. 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (“B+” or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.
3. Election to membership in a National Honor Society – membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision.
or

A qualifying combination of education and competencies as described above.

For the GS-09: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position. Examples of specialized experience include:

• Applying safety and occupational health laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures to advise on or resolve technical matters dealing with occupational safety and health requirements.
• Analyzing or evaluating new and existing jobs, processes, products, or other systems to determine the existence, severity, probability, and outcome of hazards.
• Inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems for compliance with established safety and occupational health policies or standards and to identify potential new hazards.

OR

Substitution of Experience: Two years of graduate education or a Master’s degree in safety or occupational health fields (safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene), or degree in other related fields that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours of study from among the following (or closely related) disciplines: safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, toxicology, public health, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological sciences, engineering, and industrial psychology.

For the GS-11: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position. Examples of specialized experience include:

• Inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems for compliance with established safety and occupational health policies or standards and to identify potential new hazards.
• Designing or modifying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems to control or eliminate hazards.
• Training of workers, supervisors, managers, or other safety and occupational health personnel in safety or occupational health laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures to advise on or resolve technical matters dealing with occupational safety and health requirements.

OR

Substitution of experience: Three years of progressively higher level related graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in safety or occupational health or related fields.

For the GS-12: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11. Examples of specialized experience include:

• Applying safety and occupational health laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures to advise on or resolve unusual and often complicated technical matters dealing with occupational safety and health requirements.
• Analyzing or evaluating new and existing safety inspection jobs, processes, products, or other systems to determine the existence, severity, probability, and outcome of hazards.
• Inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems for compliance with established safety and occupational health policies or standards and to identify potential new hazards.
• Designing or modifying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems to control or eliminate hazards, or

Training of workers, supervisors, managers, or other safety and occupational health personnel in safety or occupational health subjects.

No substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 level.

Education

Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR):

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study — safety or occupational health fields (safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene), or degree in other related fields that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours of study from among the following (or closely related) disciplines: safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, toxicology, public health, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological sciences, engineering, and industrial psychology.
OR

Experience

Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience in or related to safety and occupational health that provided the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:

• Managing safety or occupational health program elements.
• Developing and recommending safety and occupational health policy to higher levels of management.
• Applying safety and occupational health laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures to advise on or resolve technical matters dealing with occupational safety and health requirements.
• Developing safety and occupational health standards, regulations, practices, and procedures to eliminate or control potential hazards.
• Developing or implementing programs to reduce the frequency, severity, and cost of accidents and occupational illnesses.
• Analyzing or evaluating new and existing jobs, processes, products, or other systems to determine the existence, severity, probability, and outcome of hazards.
• Designing or modifying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems to control or eliminate hazards.
• Inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems for compliance with established safety and occupational health policies or standards and to identify potential new hazards.
• Training of workers, supervisors, managers, or other safety and occupational health personnel in safety or occupational health subjects.
• Work in occupational fields such as industrial hygienist, safety engineer, fire prevention engineer, health physicist, and occupational health nurse.

OR

Certificates: Certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Certified Health Physicist (CHP), or similar certification that included successful completion of a written examination meets the requirements for GS-5. Applicants may also qualify for higher grade levels based on their education and/or experience.

Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.

If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.

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