Job Information
City of New York Air Pollution Inspector in New York, New York
Job Description
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6,000 employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2,000 square mile watershed that extends 125 miles north and west of the City.
The Bureau of Environmental Compliance’s (BEC) mission is the enforcement of environmental laws and regulations, which affect the health and safety of the public and environment. Specifically, the bureau enforces the City’s Asbestos regulations as well as the Air and Noise Codes. The Bureau is comprised of the Division of Air & Noise Policy, Permitting and Enforcement and the Asbestos Control Program. These divisions respond to; air and noise code complaints; inspect and track asbestos removal projects; and foster the goals of environmental protection. Responsibilities also include certifying asbestos handlers, inspecting and issuing operating certificates to stationary combustion and industrial process sources, and implementing the requirements of the Clean Air Act. Additionally, the observation of idling vehicles has become an increasingly expressed concern about the impact of vehicle emissions on the air quality of the City. With the potential for citizens to receive a reward for documenting vehicle idling while working to improve the air quality of the City, DEP is experiencing a significant increase in the number of citizen
complaints submitted. The Public and DEP are both committed to improve the City’s air quality by reducing the number of vehicles idling and decreasing the length of time any vehicle idles.
The BEC seeks to hire seven Air Pollution Inspectors for the Air Enforcement unit. Under supervision, the selected Air Pollution Inspectors, perform work in the conduct of inspections of air and noise pollution sources to insure compliance with laws, rules and regulations, and to reduce or eliminate conditions contributing to air pollution, such as excessive air contaminates or excessive noise; performs related work. Investigate complaints alleging emissions into the atmosphere, the improper operation of equipment, loud sound levels from such things as machinery, instruments, amplifiers, etc. Interview complainants for verification of complaints and instructs owners, lessees, agents and building superintendents in appropriate action to action to correct conditions. Serve summonses; testifies in court and assists in the preparation of evidence. Use Micro-Ringlemann chart and other devices. Seal equipment under direction. Prepare reports of inspection activities and use CRM and IPS to write summonses. Inspectors will focus on review of idling and muffler videos to determine if a summons will be issued.
Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.
Certificate Requirement
Within three years of appointment to Air Pollution Inspector Assignment Level I or to be appointed directly to Assignment Level II, candidates/incumbents must possess an acceptable Visible Emissions Certificate and an acceptable Urban Noise Course Certificate. These certificates must be maintained for the duration of employment.
License Requirement
Within six months of appointment to Assignment Level I or to be appointed directly to Assignment Level II candidates/incumbents must possess a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of
employment.
II. Requirements for Assignment Level II
a. Upon satisfactory completion of three years of training and service as an Air Pollution Inspector Assignment Level I, employees who possess a driver license valid in the State of New York, a Visible Emissions Certificate and an Urban Noise Course Certificate shall be assigned to Assignment Level II.
b. To be appointed directly to Assignment Level II, candidates must have, in addition to meeting the minimum qualification, the certificate and license requirements set forth above, and three years of full-time satisfactory experience in the inspection, operation, testing, designing or the maintenance of equipment that may emit air contaminants and/or excessive noise such as the following: air cleaning, fuel burning, industrial processing, incinerating, or electrical or acoustical equipment.
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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.