EH&S Audits & Assessments Section Chief - Associate Public Health Sanitarian III
About The Position
The Associate Public Health Sanitarian III assists the Bureau of Water & Sewer Operations’ Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Division in developing, maintaining, and improving comprehensive environmental, health, and safety initiatives. The division works to support long-term EHS compliance and integrate effective EHS policies and practices throughout the organization. The role identifies worker and environmental risks through inspections, assessments, and audits; conducts research; and educates personnel on safe work practices. Work includes a mix of office and field duties at locations throughout New York City. The position manages the Bureau’s EHS audit and assessment program, supports facility compliance, addresses findings and corrective actions, and maintains systems and records related to research, data analysis, permits, and regulatory compliance. The role interacts with field personnel, other agency personnel, and regulatory agencies, and prepares accurate reports and figures. Candidates must be permanent in the Associate Public Health Sanitarian title or have filed for the most recent civil service exam in May 2026.
Requirements
- Be permanent in the Associate Public Health Sanitarian title or have filed for the most recent civil service exam in May 2026.
- Meet the Associate Public Health Sanitarian qualification requirements through one of the stated education and experience pathways: a bachelor’s degree with specified science credits and at least two years of qualifying full-time inspection experience; an associate degree with specified science credits and four years of qualifying full-time inspection experience; or equivalent education and/or experience subject to the stated minimum college credits, science credits, and public health sanitarian experience.
- For eligibility for promotion to a supervisory level, have two years of experience as a public health sanitarian.
Responsibilities
- Manage the Bureau’s EHS audit and assessment program.
- Perform EHS audits, assessments, and inspections of worker safety and environmental programs at Bureau facilities and field sites.
- Recognize hazards and assess risks to workers and the environment.
- Identify and record findings and observations during audits and assessments.
- Analyze audit and assessment conditions and propose corrective actions.
- Implement corrective actions related to safety and environmental assessments, inspections, incidents, and regulatory deficiencies.
- Analyze audit results and recognize trends to identify improvement areas.
- Assist Bureau facilities with EHS compliance efforts.
- Research and interpret OSHA, PESH, NYS DEC, and other regulations and Agency EHS policies.
- Perform field work at locations across New York City and interact with field personnel, intra-agency personnel, and regulatory agencies.
- Manage and update systems supporting research, data analysis, and regulatory compliance.
- Manage follow-up activities and closure actions for non-compliance events.
- Manage facility permits related to fire safety, chemical storage, and air pollution regulations.
- Interact with external agencies regarding permits and non-compliance events.
- Prepare and submit accurate reports and figures.
- Maintain environmental health and safety records.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
