Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Planner, Bureau of Agency Preparedness and Response

City of New York • Long Island City, NY

16d

About The Position

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene ( NYC Health )'s Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response (OEPR) was created to promote NYC Health 's and NYC's ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from health emergencies. OEPR is responsible for coordinating agency-wide emergency preparedness planning, exercises and training, evaluation of incident response and exercise performance as well as coordinating with community stakeholders, city, state, and federal partners. OEPR envisions a healthy, resilient city in which all New Yorkers are able to achieve and maintain optimal and equitable health outcomes before, during, and after emergencies. OEPR's work recognizes the social inequities that can negatively impact our efforts to maintain and improve the health of New Yorkers during and after a disaster. OEPR works to improve its application of a social justice and racial equity lens to its emergency preparedness and response work to ensure the most equitable post-disaster public health outcomes possible .

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience conducting CBRN preparedness work, such as developing emergency plans, conducting trainings and exercises, and/or leading or supporting CBRN preparedness operations.
• Scientific/technical knowledge of CBRN hazards and their impacts on public health.
• Operational/technical knowledge of CBRN incident response operations, preferably in large, civilian urban environments.
• Professional experience and/or academic studies in relevant fields, such as but not limited to physical, biological and/or chemical sciences, chemical or nuclear engineering, industrial hygiene, health physics, toxicology, and/or environmental health science.
• Willingness to complete a wide variety of tasks, including but not limited to conducting field work, inventory management, synthesizing complex information for non-technical audiences, drafting a variety of documents, and facilitating meetings and presentations.
• Prior experience and ability to handle sensitive information (security clearance not required).
• Ability to develop and manage a diverse portfolio with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills, including time management, attention to detail, organization, problem solving, negotiation, and project tracking.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, respond to changing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to anticipate challenges and proactively work to pursue solutions and new ideas.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and web-based technologies.

Responsibilities

• Apply scientific/technical concepts and findings to lead or assist with special CBRN projects, such as identifying preparedness gaps and implementing science-backed solutions, evaluating and proposing improvements to existing preparedness operations, and developing presentations and materials that communicate technical CBRN concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Maintain and update a portfolio of CBRN emergency planning and response documents, such as but not limited to plans, playbooks, and standard operating procedures, ensuring that all emergency documents are grounded in currently available scientific research, evidence, and industry practice.
• Coordinate CBRN field preparedness program, including conducting offsite visits to validate and update field response guides, update and deliver trainings to internal and external partners, tracking and sustaining supplies, and coordinating with partners to maintain operational readiness.
• Coordinate with internal and external subject matter experts and preparedness stakeholders to ensure timely completion of CBRN projects.
• Respond to public health emergencies (including non-CBRN emergencies) in support of Health Department priorities.

Benefits

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund. o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. o a tax-deferred savings program and o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees