The Department of Design & Construction, Safety & Site Support Division, seeks a Senior Accident Investigator. The selected candidate will respond to construction field accidents and emergencies; perform on-site accident investigations and root cause analysis; assist the construction project team with development of an action plan to prevent or reduce the chance of reoccurrence; prepare comprehensive accident investigation reports, accident notifications and other related documentation; review safety documents to ensure compliance with DDC safety procedures and federal, state, and local safety laws and regulations. In addition, the selected candidate will develop and analyze data to identify critical safety issues surrounding frequency and trends at DDC capital construction projects; attend various construction meetings to represent the Office of Construction Safety; distribute safety advisories and lessons learned; field audit construction projects on a random basis and create field inspection reports for distribution to Infrastructure & Public Buildings Divisions; document acceptable work practices and identify areas for improvement. The candidate will perform comprehensive review of project-specific site safety plans and construction safety related submittals by contractors and project staff.”
Minimum Qual Requirements
At least six years of full-time satisfactory experience in construction management work on capital projects, each one of which must have had a dollar value of at least $15,000, at least eighteen months of which must have been in a managerial or consultative capacity in an organization responsible for the management of construction; and a combination of the following, sufficient to equal a total of ten years of education and experience:
a. Full-time satisfactory experience in construction inspection on capital projects, each one of which must have had a dollar value of at least $15,000. One year of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of construction inspection experience up to a maximum of four years.
b. Full-time satisfactory experience in building construction as a journeyperson in one or more of the skilled building construction trades. One year of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of journeyperson experience up to a maximum of four years.
c. Education in an accredited college leading to a bachelor’s degree in architecture, landscape architecture, or air pollution control, chemical, civil including structural and bridge design, electrical, mechanical, or sanitary engineering will be credited on the basis of 30 credits for one year of acceptable experience up to a maximum of four years.
A New York State license as a professional engineer or registered architect or a license as a professional engineer or registered architect from a state that has reciprocity with New York State may be substituted for the four years of education and experience described in “a”, “b” and “c” above. However, all candidates must have at least six years of experience in construction management work described above, including at least eighteen months in a managerial or consultative capacity in an organization responsible for the management of construction.
License Requirements
Possession of a Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. Employees must maintain the license during their employment.
Preferred Skills
Candidates must have excellent organizational, verbal, and written skills. Candidates with Construction-related experience and practical working knowledge of safety requirements (OSHA, DOB, DEP) is preferred.
To Apply
For City Employees, please go to Employee Self Service (ESS), click on Recruiting Activities/Careers and Search for Job ID# listed above. For all other applicants, please go to www.nyc.gov/jobs, go to Search for Open NYC Jobs and click on Non-Employee Login to search for Job ID# listed above. Do not e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly. No phone calls will be accepted.
55-a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Svc Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF .
Hours/Shift
35 Hours.
Work Location
30-30 Thomson Ave LIC, NY, 11101
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position.
POSTING DATE
06/29/2023
POST UNTIL
11/26/2023
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.