System Safety Specialist Trainee I and II, Environmental Protection

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is hiring System Safety Specialist Trainees I and II for Environmental Protection in New York, NY. Responsibilities include managing hazardous waste, preparing air pollution permits, conducting compliance surveys, and supporting environmental compliance efforts. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required for Trainee I, while Trainee II requires one year of service or a master's degree. The position is full-time and not remote.
Description:

Job Information:
• Title: System Safety Specialist Trainee Levels I - II (Environmental Protection)
• First date of Posting: 10/10/2023
• Last date of filing: Open Until Filled
• Authority: OA
• Department: Safety & Security
• Division/Unit: System Safety/Environmental Protection
• Reports to: Manager, Environmental Protection
• Work Location: 2 Broadway, Manhattan
• Hours of Work: As required
• Compensation: Salary Range (OA):
• System Safety Specialist Trainee SS1: $45,674 - $51,876
• System Safety Specialist Trainee SS2: $49,323 - $58,730

Responsibilities:

The System Safety Specialist Trainee will report to the Manager, Environmental Protection. Duties include but are not limited to:
• Assisting with the management of hazardous waste, infectious waste, lamp disposal, or sampling/analysis contract.
• Assisting with the preparation and/or review of air pollution permits.
• Assisting with the performance of field surveys and review of facility records to determine compliance with various environmental regulations and NYCT Policies.
• Assisting with the preparation of comprehensive reports on environmental compliance issues, including recommendations.
• Assisting with the review and interpretation of existing and proposed environmental regulations.
• Analyses of programs and policies to ensure NYCT compliance with environmental regulations.
• This position will support the environmental compliance efforts of the MTA Bus Company.
• Must be available for emergency response duties (in a company vehicle) and have a valid Driver's license.

Requirements:

System Safety Specialist Trainee I:
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in engineering, fire safety, environmental or occupational safety, ergonomics, statistics, mathematics, chemical, physical or biological sciences, industrial hygiene, safety management, or a related field.

System Safety Specialist Trainee II:
• Completion of 1 year of satisfactory service at Step 1 or a master’s degree in one of the fields of study mentioned in "1" above.

Desired Skills:

Participation as a team member in identifying aspects and impacts, developing objectives and targets, monitoring and measurement of NYCT Environmental Management System Program is desired. Must have familiarity with Windows, Word, Excel, and Access.