Director, EHS Canals

Involves developing, implementing, and monitoring environmental and safety programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations, and to ensure a safe and sustainable workplace.

Manages or has responsibilities across multiple disciplines within the Environmental, Health and Safety job family.

Responsibilities

- Commit to action through the acquisition of permits and authorizations. Certify to government agencies and the public that applicable regulations are met.

- Ensure that staff and management remain aware of changing regulatory issues and that programs, policies and procedures are current.

- Remain cognizant of statutory and regulatory developments on the State and Federal level and their potential consequences for business strategies.

- Directly and indirectly supervise employees, including temporary employees assigned to specific short-term (1-3 years) projects, including contractors working on specific tasks.

- Participate and fully comprehend O&M budget responsibility, capital expenditures and long term planning.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Strong project management/planning skills are vital. Ability to coordinate the EHS activities of all persons involved in projects to ensure on-time products that meet goals.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to adapt style to the demands of the audience.

- Substantial knowledge of data management and analysis. Ability to understand and access multiple database applications and project schedules.

- Ability to manage contractual matters and consultant work efforts.

- Ability to write concise analyses of alternatives, present the results of deliberation in a concise fashion, and develop consensus within a group of varying disciplines.

- Ability to collaborate with others on initiative efforts. Demonstrated ability to lead process improvements in a team environment

- Understands labor contracts and/or employee relations and is able to drive resolution of complex issues.

Education, Experience and Certifications

- Bachelor’s degree, in environmental science/engineering, occupational health and safety, industrial hygiene or a related technical degree.

- Previous experience leading safety, compliance, and environmental programs

- Minimum 5 years of directly related experience within an industrial/utility environment

- Minimum 3 or more years of experience managing employees / leading a team

- Master’s Degree in related field, Professional Engineer, Safety Professional (CSP), Industrial Hygienist (CIH), a plus

Physical Requirements

- Up to 20% travel primarily within NY State.

- Physical ability to access Authority facilities is necessary on a routine basis.

- Valid Driver’s License

The New York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $158,000 - $216,700. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.

NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please email accessibility@nypa.gov.