Director

Director for the Office of Construction Safety

The NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC), Division of Safety and Site Support, is seeking a Director for the Office of Construction Safety. The Director will oversee all aspects of the Agency's construction safety program to help ensure the safe delivery of DDC's capital construction projects.

Key responsibilities include overseeing construction safety operations, including accident and incident investigations, emergency response, contractor safety performance evaluations, safety audits, and reviews of contractor safety plans and pre-award safety questionnaires. The Director will also oversee the Safety Awareness Program, develop and update safety policies, procedures, and contract documents, prepare presentations, and represent the Office of Construction Safety and the Division of Safety and Site Support at internal and external meetings. In addition, the selected candidate will prepare and distribute monthly safety reports, monitor Agency safety performance, identify trends, analyze audit and accident/incident data, and recommend improvements to strengthen DDC's construction safety programs and practices.

Please note: All candidates must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States (U.S.). In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates are required to present original documents proving citizenship or the legal right to work in the U.S. DDC is unable to support or sponsor any visa application or visa extension, including but not limited to OPT/STEM visas, H-1B visas, F-1 practical training, permanent residence sponsorship, or any proposed change of visa type. DDC does not offer a training program as required by U.S. immigration law, and is not hiring temporary employees. Candidates must have proper work authorization when an employment offer is made. Additionally, educational credentials must be from a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accredited institution. Credentials from foreign institutions require independent equivalency verification from an approved evaluation service.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience in the planning, administering or expediting of engineering design, and/or construction, or coordinating a very large engineering project, two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or
2. A four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and nine years of experience as described in "1" above; two years of which must have been in an administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory capacity; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. One year of experience credit will be given for: (a) each 30 semester credits of college or university education leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, landscape architecture, architectural technology, construction, construction management, construction technology, sustainable design, urban planning, urban studies, city planning, transportation planning, business administration, or public administration; (b) An accredited Master's degree in one of the disciplines described in "1" above; (c) a Juris Doctor degree, or (d) a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or Landscape Architect. However, all candidates must have the two years of the administrative, managerial, executive, or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of supervisory and managerial experience, along with construction-related experience in safety auditing and accident investigation. A strong working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR, the NYC Building Code, NYC Fire Code, the MUTCD, and other applicable local, state, and federal safety regulations is preferred. Relevant safety certifications, such as OSHA, NYC Department of Buildings, Fire Safety Manager, Associate Safety Professional (ASP), and/or Certified Safety Professional (CSP), are strongly preferred. Candidates should also possess strong organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

55a 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 Service 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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

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.