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Safety Accident Investigator – City of New York Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 All interested candidates who meet the minimum qualification requirements cited below are encouraged to apply. Please indicate on your cover letter if you are permanent in the civil service title of Industrial Hygienist or if you are on the open-competitive list (exam #2029). Those who meet the above civil service requirements must file for the open-competitive exam #6064 within the filing period of December 3, 2025 to December 23, 2025. For more information and to apply for the Industrial Hygienist exam, visit . Role Summary The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Safety & Site Support Division seeks a Safety Accident Investigator. Under the direction of the Chief of Accident Investigations and with independent judgment, the selected candidate will manage DDC construction safety‑related programs, respond to construction emergencies, investigate accidents/incidents, and conduct root‑cause analysis to develop corrective actions. Key Responsibilities Investigate construction accidents and incidents, preparing comprehensive reports. Analyze data to identify critical safety issues, frequency, and trends on DDC construction projects. Represent the Office of Construction Safety at safety‑related meetings. Prepare and distribute safety advisories and policies. Document acceptable work practices and identify areas for improvement. Perform special safety audits and create audit reports. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least 28 semester credits in industrial hygiene, environmental health science, occupational health science, or safety engineering; or Bachelor’s degree with 28 semester credits in the physical or natural sciences, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, or toxicology plus one year of satisfactory full‑time experience in the identification, evaluation, and control of health and safety hazards; or Bachelor’s degree with two years of satisfactory full‑time work experience as described in (2); or Equivalent combination of education and experience as described in (1), (2), and (3). Semester credits may be substituted for experience on the basis of 7 semester credits equals 6 months of experience (up to 28 credits) or 7 semester credits equals 3 months of experience (up to 28 credits). All candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. License Requirements Valid Motor Vehicle Driver’s License in the State of New York, maintained throughout employment. Preferred Skills Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills. Construction‑related experience and practical knowledge of safety requirements (OSHA, DOB, DEP). OSHA 10 or 30‑hour Construction Safety Certificate is a plus. Comfortable driving in all five boroughs of NYC. Additional Information Position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program. Indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter if you wish to be considered. The City of New York is an inclusive equal‑opportunity employer committed to a discrimination‑free workplace. New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment, with specific exemptions for eligible city employees. Public Service Loan Forgiveness and state repayment assistance may be available. For more information, visit . Compensation $65,123.00 – $74,892.00 To apply, go to NYC Government Jobs, search for the Job ID # listed above, and submit your application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self‑Service, e‑mail, mail, or fax. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of New York

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