Safety Accident Investigator
Job Description
Hours: Full-Time – 35 HoursWork Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101All interested candidates who apply 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 do meet the above civil service requirements are 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 https://a856-exams.nyc.gov/OASysWeb/home.
Responsibilities
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 with latitude for independent judgement, the selected candidate will be responsible for DDC construction safety-related programs, including response to construction emergencies, accident/incident investigations, and root cause analysis: development of corrective actions to prevent or reduce the chance of reoccurrence. The Safety Accident Investigator will prepare comprehensive accident investigation reports; analyze data to identify critical safety issues surrounding frequency and trends at DDC construction projects; attend various construction safety-related meetings to represent the Office of Construction Safety. In addition, the selected candidate will prepare and distribute various safety advisories and policies; document acceptable work practices and identify areas for improvements, perform special safety audits and create reports.Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions, or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.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.
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by 28 semester credits in industrial hygiene, environmental health science, occupational health science and/or safety engineering; or
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by 28 semester credits in the physical or natural sciences, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, chemical engineering and/or toxicology and one year of satisfactory, full-time experience
in the identification, evaluation and control of health and safety hazards; or
3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time work experience as described in “2” above; or
4. A combination of education and experience that is the equivalent of the course work and/or experience
described in “1”, “2”, and “3” above. Semester credits from an accredited college or university in industrial hygiene, environmental health science, occupational health science and/or safety engineering may be substituted for experience on the basis of 7 semester credits equals 6 months of experience, up to a maximum of 28 semester credits. Semester credits from an accredited college or university in the physical or natural sciences, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, chemical engineering and/or toxicology may be substituted for experience on the basis of 7 semester credits equals 3 months of experience, up to a maximum of 28 semester credits. However, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
License Requirements
A Motor Vehicle Driver License valid in the State of New York. This license must be maintained for the duration of employment.
Special Note:
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II individuals must have, in addition to meeting the minimum requirements, one year of satisfactory full-time work experience in the identification, evaluation and control of health and safety hazards.
Preferred Skills
Candidates must have excellent organizational, verbal, and written skills. Candidates with Construction-related experience and practical working knowledge of safety requirements (OSHA, DOB, DEP) is preferred. The following certifications are a plus: OSHA 10 or 30-hour Construction Safety Certificate. Candidates must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York and be comfortable driving in all 5-boroughs of NYC.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
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.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
