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Description

About the Role

Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Construction, with support to the Chief of Materials, the Supervising Engineer for Environmental Compliance will be responsible for the Construction Management Divisions environmental compliance and clean construction initiatives. The position will be located at the Port Authority Technical Center, Jersey City, NJ, but can be relocated to any other PA Facility within the Port District depending on CMD workload demands. As the Environmental Compliance Supervisor, you will be managing several support staff and will be responsible for the following:

Responsibilities

+ Manage the Environmental Field Office’s toensure construction contractscomply with all regulatory requirements during hazardous material abatement.

+ Support the Resident Engineers office staff in the review of plans, procedures, and construction inspection of all environmental related items.

+ Support the Construction Management Division efforts to ensure that the Clean Construction initiative is carried out effectively.

+ Make regular updates to the Locust environmental software and develop status reports for managers and other key staff.

+ Serve as CMD’s point of contact for all sustainability initiatives including greenhouse gas reduction, embodied carbonreduction and any ENVISION / LEED requirements during construction. Inventory greenhouse gases and criteria air pollutants and their mitigation alternatives.

+ Manage the efforts of the Materials Engineering Unit – Chemical Lab.

+ Ensure timely sampling and testing of hazardousand universal waste streams, contaminated materials, and construction/demolition wastes at PA facilities and any required air and noise monitoring.

+ Assist in determining lead and asbestos content used to support abatement programs and identify environmental conditions of a variety of media (air, water, soil, sediment, etc.).

+ Administer any consultant call-in agreements needed to carry out the workand Manage Commodities Bids for several waste streams.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Environmental Engineeringfrom an accredited college or university.

+ HAZWOPER 40-hour certification.

+ Hazardous Waste Management – RCRA Training meeting the requirements of 40CFR Part 262.

+ Hazardous Material Transportation certification from the USDOT.

+ A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a supervisory role in the environmental field.

+ Demonstrated experience managing a team of consultants, permanent and specialty staff.

+ Must have a valid driver’s license.

+ Must have completed all probationary periods at time of appointment to position.

Desired Qualifications

+ Certified Industrial Hygienistcertification.

+ Envision or LEED Professional certification.

+ Master’s degree in environmental engineering.

+ Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.

+ Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.

Selection Process

The application process varies by position, but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.

Compensation, Benefits & On-Site Collaboration Requirements:​

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.​ Click here for more information about benefits, our culture, and career development opportunities.​

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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipates that the actual salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on aspects such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal factors. The expected compensation range for this role is:​

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Minimum: $116,194 Midpoint: $151,050 Maximum: $185,900

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In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits employees to work remotely a maximum of one day per week. In person collaboration is essential to how the Port Authority conducts business, and regular in-office days or team collaboration days may be required on business needs.

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