Director

Hours: Full Time- 35 Hours Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101 Only candidates who are permanent in the Administrative Construction Project Manager title or those who are reachable on the DDC promotional list (exam #3523), or the open-competitive list (exam #3039) may apply. Please indicate a copy of your Notice of Result card or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview. 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. The selected candidate will manage the Safety Field Auditing, Accident Investigation, and Code Compliance units and ensure consistent enforcement of DDC's construction safety policies and compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations. 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. A list of providers (fees apply) is available at: https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/employment/nyc-dcas-foreign education-evaluation-guide.pdf. All applicants, including City Employees: Please go to NYC Government Jobs Explore Careers City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.

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.

New York City Residency is not required for this position