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Senior Environmental Specialist Level 1

Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), New York, NY, United States


Business Unit:

MTA Construction & Development

Location:

New York, NY, United States

Regular/Temporary:

Regular

Department:

Delivery Services Office

Date Posted:

Aug 20, 2025

Description
This position is eligible for telework, which is currently available one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

Job Title:

Senior Environmental Specialist Level 1

Agency:

Construction & Development

Dept/DIV:

Delivery / DSO

Reports To:

Senior Environment Specialist Level 2

Work Location:

2 Broadway

Hours Of Work:

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (or as required) 7.5 HR/ DAY

Hay Points:

588

Salary Range:

$91,990 to $125,240

Responsibilities
Supports Project Management for permitting/design and construction projects/programs. Prepares regulatory permit requests, performs data analytics and discipline‑related research, and performs testing related to their discipline.

Involved with supporting field efforts: air
oise/wetlands/archaeology/historical infrastructure/asbestos & lead abatement/hazardous material categorization & disposal.

Attends meetings and assists in developing a tracking system to manage assignments.

Applies MTA C&D quality assurance guidelines and procedures for project document management.

Prepares reports and permit documents.

Works with GIS support to communicate any updates.

Education and Experience
Bachelor's in Environmental Science/Environmental Technology/Environmental Management/Archaeology/Anthropology/Biology/Wildlife or an equivalent subject. Various disciplines may include historic preservation and culture, environmental resources, asbestos, lead, and hazardous materials.

Minimum of six (6) years of related experience.

Minimum of two (2) years in a management or supervisory role and/or project manager role in a large, multi-faceted organization.

CEP-IT certification is desirable.

Experience performing site inspections, documenting site conditions and construction activities, coordinating with Agency Owner and contractor staff, and responding to contractor requests for information.

Knowledge of the capital design and construction process.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, including proficient use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Proficiency in current industry software is required.

Experience visiting the field for initial scope/survey and construction oversight preferred.

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are equal opportunity employers, including those with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

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