Project Manager - Environmental Remediation

4w1 month ago

City of New York

New York City, US · Full-time · $75,000 – $95,000

About this role

The NYC Mayor's Office of Environmental Remediation (OER) designs and implements the City's brownfield cleanup and redevelopment initiatives. OER manages the NYC Voluntary Cleanup Program, the nation's only municipally-run cleanup program, offering remedial oversight and liability protection to property owners and developers.

As a Project Manager, you will perform professional scientific work in geology on project sites under the E-Designation and City's Voluntary Cleanup program. You will manage individual development projects, including review and approval of plans, site investigation reports, and remedial action work plans on a schedule prepared by a development team.

You will become fluent in all OER Environmental Quality programs, including the NYC VCP, E-Designation Hazmat, Noise and Air, and other initiatives like the Clean Soil Bank and Brownfield Incentive Grant program. You will conduct communications with development teams, the general public, elected officials, and other city agencies in accordance with OER policies.

This role offers the opportunity to work on innovative brownfield redevelopment projects that directly impact New York City's environmental quality and community development. You will join a team dedicated to making the city more affordable, reducing inequality, and improving public safety through efficient and effective services.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with a major in geology, engineering, earth sciences, environmental sciences, or a closely related field
Knowledge of environmental remediation principles and practices
Ability to review and interpret technical reports and environmental data
Experience with project management and coordinating multiple stakeholders
Familiarity with environmental regulations and cleanup programs

Responsibilities

Manage individual development projects including review and approval of plans, site investigation reports, remedial action work plans, and final remedial action reports on a schedule prepared by a development team
Implement applicable laws, regulations, and policy to meet Mayor's Office 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 Property Certification, SPEED mapping tool, EPIC project management database, and Clean Soil Bank
Conduct communications with development teams, the general public, elected officials, the press, and other city agencies in accordance with OER and Mayor's Office 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

Benefits

Public service role with the City of New York
Opportunity to work on the nation's only municipally-run cleanup program (NYC VCP)
Involvement in innovative brownfield redevelopment and soil exchange initiatives
Work in a mission-driven office focused on environmental remediation and community development