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Project Manager

Dept of Environment Protection · Queens · Full-time · 1 opening

$98,159 to $112,883 a year

Posted until November 27, 2026 · posted September 28, 2026

Requirements

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Exam

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From ≈ $47.19 an hour · $3,775 every 2 weeks, before taxes (40-hour weeks).

NYC minimum wage is $17/hr. This beats it by $30.19/hr, with health insurance and a pension on top.

What you'd have made

$3,762 If you'd started this job 2 weeks ago, at this pay, before taxes.

An hour of this job pays for about 15.7 subway rides ($3 fare).

Price anything in hours of this job

1,513 people had this title in the city's fiscal year 2025. Their base pay:
  • This posting starts at $98,159
  • Half of them earn at least $106,396
  • The top 10% earn at least $130,053

Overtime added $562 on average that year, and it isn't guaranteed. Base salary of active employees paid a yearly rate, fiscal year 2025 (July 2024 to June 2025). Source: NYC's payroll data

Check yourself

What they actually ask for.

Other requirements: read them on the posting

1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.

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To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:

  1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
  2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
  3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.

NOTE:

Probationary Period

Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

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The work

What the job is.

Public safetyOutdoor work

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing high-quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution.

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To perform these critical services, DEP employs nearly 6,000 individuals in a variety of field and professional positions. DEP is currently seeking a dynamic individual to serve as the program manager for the construction noise program for the Bureau of Environmental Compliance.

The Bureau of Environmental Compliance (BEC) enforces the City’s Air and Noise Codes, regulations that affect the health and safety of the public and environment. The Bureau has the goal of enhancing quality of life for New Yorkers by relieving neighborhoods of environmental pollutants and stressors.

The Bureau of Bureau of Environmental Compliance (BEC) enforces the City’s Air and Noise Codes, regulations that affect the health and safety of the public and environment. The Bureau has the goal of enhancing quality of life for New Yorkers by relieving neighborhoods of environmental pollutants and stressors.

Specifically, this position is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Noise Code by evaluating required noise mitigation plans prior to the beginning of construction work.

The Project Manager reports to the Director, Air & Noise Policies, Regulations & Enforcement and will work closely with Bureau and agency leadership to review the alternative mitigation plans as well as ensure that construction noise mitigation plans are filed with the department and certain plans have the required noise monitoring devices.

The employee is responsible for performing the following tasks:

  • Provides metrics of the plans reviewed and tracks locations that are required to have approved noise monitors.
  • Has a good understanding of the Air and Noise Code rules and regulations.
  • Provides leadership and general direction to staff in the review of the noise mitigation plans as well as updates the Standard Operating Procedure.
  • Participates in meetings with contractors and elected officials to address noise concerns at certain construction sites.
  • Provides guidance on the rules and regulations of the noise code and regulations to the construction filing community.
  • Reviews submissions from contractors who are required to report on compliance with sightseeing bus requirements as mandated by LL 41 as well as recyclable contracts as required by LL 40

and trade waste vehicles are required by LL 145.

  • Coordinates presentations, sets agendas, and summarizes deliverables for the Director regarding the number of approved plans as well as to provide that information for publication on the

DEP website.

  • Research, tracks and analyze policies and regulations that may be needed to improve construction noise compliance.
  • Performs other related duties and functions as required.

Skills they'd like

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Excellent organizational and communication skills as well as a proficiency in excel, word, outlook. A *

Ability to work in a team setting and meet goals in a timely and efficient manner. *

Proficient in GIS. *

MS in Environmental Science

Before you apply

The fine print.

Where you have to live

Live in NYC within 90 days (usually)

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

How to apply, from the posting

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Sources

Straight from the city.

From the city's job data, which the city last updated September 28, 2026. You apply through the official posting.

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