Project Manager/Geologist

OER seeks motivated, committed, and collaborative staff to help remediate contaminated land and deliver environmental assistance to New York City's communities. Project Managers perform professional scientific work in engineering geology and geology on project sites under the E-Designation and City’s Voluntary Cleanup programs. Position will be posted until filled - apply early.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Implement applicable laws and regulations and policy to meet Mayor’s Office, Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP), and OneNYC strategic environmental, remedial, and engineering goals.

• Become fluent in all OER environmental quality programs (NYC VCP, E-Designation Hazmat, Noise and Air) and other OER Programs including JumpStart, BIG Grants, Brownfield Partnership, Green Team, Green Property Certification, SPEED, EPIC, Clean Soil Bank, PURE Soil NYC and be prepared to provide assistance and answer questions from the public.

• Review plans, reports, and schedules prepared by consultants, contractors, and agencies, and produce engineering analyses to assure technical quality and conformance with project completion dates, as well as with technical, programmatic, and regulatory considerations.

• Conduct communications with development teams, the general public, elected officials, the press, and other city agencies in accordance with OER, Mayor’s Office, and DEP policies.

• Oversee, inspect, and participate in field sampling and remediation, and oversee engineering activities.

• Maintain databases and archives established by OER management for oversight of programs.

A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York is required. This license must be

maintained throughout the duration of employment.

Special Note:

1. Employees hired as Geologist - Assignment Level I must satisfactorily complete a probationary period of at least 24 months. This probationary period may be extended in accordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations of the City of New York. Employment may be terminated at any time during the probationary period. Upon satisfactory completion of one year of training in beginning level professional work in geology, employees will be assigned to perform the full range of work in geology of moderate difficulty and responsibility appropriate to Assignment Level I and will receive the "after one year in title" salary rate.

2. Employees with one year of satisfactory, post-baccalaureate, full-time professional experience in geology, engineering, earth sciences, environmental sciences, or a closely related field may be hired directly at the "after one year in title" salary rate, at the discretion of the hiring agency.

Assignment Level II

Organizational, interpersonal, analytical, communications, and problem-solving skills.

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

DEP is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the diversity of our organization and workforce. Your voluntary response to the NYCAPS on-line application section for referral information will assist us tremendously in our ability to track the success of our outreach recruitment efforts. Please be sure to indicate your source of referral to this job. For more information about NYCDEP, visit www.nyc.gov/dep

**LOAN FORGIVENESS**

The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with the Mayors’ Office of Environmental Remediation qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program’s other requirements. Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

We appreciate your interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Please review the City’s Civil Service Exam requirements for full-time employees at https://www1.nyc.gov/jobs/get-started.page

All appointments are subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval.

The City of New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer.