Crew Chief, Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services

City of New York•New York, NY

About The Position

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Division of Environmental Health works to prevent and control illness and injury related to environmental and occupational health risks through outreach, education, surveillance and enforcement. With staff of 1,000, the Division covers a broad range of subject matter, including oversight of environmental investigations, lead poisoning, injury prevention, occupational health, food safety, childcare, radiation control, recreational and drinking water quality, air quality, climate health, vector control, veterinary public health and pest control. The Division of Environmental Health seeks a Crew Chief for its Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services.

Requirements

One year of full-time, satisfactory experience in a rodent control program in cleanup, extermination or community education activities related thereto; or
One year of full-time, satisfactory experience performing work in one or a combination of the following areas including three months experience supervising at least three individuals: a. Rodent or pest control b. Trash collection c. Street cleaning d. Park maintenance e. Building cleaning f. Community service work dealing with groups and individuals
SPECIAL NOTE: For placement in Assignment Level III: a) Four years of experience as a Supervisor (Pest Control) Assignment Level I or II; or b) A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college including or c) A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and five (5) years of full-time paid professional experience as described in (a) above, at least one year of which must have been in a supervisory or administration capacity; or d) A satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience. However, all candidates must be high school graduates or possess the equivalent as described in (c) above and all candidates must have at least one year of full-time paid professional or administrative experience as described in (a) above.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of pest control and a valid Driver's license is a plus.

Responsibilities

Supervises work details to crew members
Re-assess site to determine if it provides a safe working environment for staff.
Provides and/or arranges transportation for the crew and enters the day's work into the handheld.
Checks and maintains tool and equipment used in the field.
Checks daily that all necessary safety materials and other supplies are on the site
Using the Burrow Rx machine and geomesh (Excluder) materials

Benefits

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.

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