ASBESTOS HAZARD INVESTIGATOR

Long Island, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

1. Perform field investigations at any of the NYCHA Developments throughout the five boroughs in areas such as apartments maintenance areas crawl spaces public spaces roofs elevator machine rooms boiler and tank rooms roof tanks excavated below ground steam lines or on exterior façades of buildings.
2. Determine if asbestos hazards present or if asbestos materials will be impacted during any type of planned renovation work.
3. Collect bulk samples of suspect asbestos-containing materials once it is determined how many and in what locations samples must be collected. At the completion of collecting a sample return the surface from which the sample was obtained back to the original condition or apply a proper patch to that location. Properly contain and document the bulk sample and deliver all samples to the scheduled vendor for laboratory analysis.
4. Review contract documents - Scope of work specifications and/or drawings to determine what building components are to be impacted that may contain asbestos.
5. Complete field documents and forms; download sort through and label photographs; review and cross reference contract drawings and/or specifications against field investigations and laboratory analysis of bulk samples to be able to process a possible NYC DEP ACP-5 form.
6. Assist the asbestos contract oversight and inspection staff when needed.

Additional Information
employees applying for promotional title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
residents are encouraged to apply.

NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees Retirement System (NYCERS).

NOTE: The Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) administered a civil service exam for the Asbestos Hazard Investigator title September 26 2022. Therefore applicants (candidates) that did not take and pass the exam will potentially not be considered likewise applicants not reachable on the established civil service list will potentially be in jeopardy of being replaced with an eligible civil service candidate.

NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program click on the link below:

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

ASBESTOS HAZARD INVESTIGATOR - 31312

Qualifications :

1. A valid certification as a Certified Asbestos Investigator issued by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Local Law 76/85 as amended. This certification requirement must be maintained for the duration of employment.

License Requirement: Eligibles will be required to possess a motor vehicle drivers license valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Additional Information :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time