Deputy Director of OSHA Compliance

divh2Deputy Director Of Osha Compliance/h2pThe New York City Department of Correction (DOC) is an integral part of the Citys evolving criminal justice system, participating in reform initiatives and strategies aimed to move the City towards a smaller jail system without compromising public safety. The DOC is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for our employees, visitors, volunteers, and people in our custody. Importantly, safe jails enable DOC to provide people in custody with the tools and opportunities they need to successfully re-enter their communities. The DOC operates facilities and court commands across the five boroughs with more than 7,500 diverse professionals and knowledgeable experts. The candidate recruited will serve as the Deputy Director of OSHA compliance. The selected candidate will report to the Assistant Commissioner for Environmental Health and will be responsible for the following:/pulliDeveloping, implementing, and updating Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) compliance programs including, but not limited to, personal protective equipment, respiratory protection program, confined space program;/liliDeveloping inspection protocols and performing inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA programs;/liliDeveloping and conducting OSHA mandated training programs; responding to methane alarms;/liliResponding to staff/inmate/visitor complaints;/liliPerforming complaint inspections and performing any necessary environmental testing;/liliScheduling and performing methane monitoring and confined space entries with maintenance personnel;/liliScheduling and conducting OSHA program compliance inspections in Departmental facilities;/liliAccompanying the NYS Department of Labor Public Employee Safety and Health Bureau (PESH) inspector, providing necessary documentation to PESH, responding to PESH reports, and assisting the facilities in correcting any noted deficiencies;/liliScheduling any required OSHA training for the Environment Health Unit personnel and facility personnel./li/ulpPreferred Skills At least three years of experience should have been in occupational safety and health field./ppThe City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his/her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account. 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./p/div