Program Manager, Bureau of Environmental Disease Prevention

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The mission of the Bureau of Environmental Disease Prevention is to prevent environmental disease in homes, communities, and the workplace, and to protect health by promoting healthy environments and health equity. The Bureau is comprised of four Programs - Healthy Homes, Office of Environmental Investigations, Environmental Exposure Assessment and Education, and Poison Control Center. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: Assist with and conduct field studies, investigations and analysis on the public health impact of enforcement work surrounding lead, pest (cockroaches and mice), and mold issues in the homes of NYC residents. Research current standard operating procedures and benchmark them against agency best practices to enhance operational consistency and efficiency for lead, pest, and mold. Assist in managing program grants by ensuring compliance, maintaining records, writing reports and conducting presentations. Conduct program evaluations to identify barriers for achieving compliance with Commissioner's Orders and make recommendations on how to improve compliance Conduct special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Structured Query Language (SQL), Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint).
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Superior written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and conduct field studies, investigations and analysis on the public health impact of enforcement work surrounding lead, pest (cockroaches and mice), and mold issues in the homes of NYC residents.
• Research current standard operating procedures and benchmark them against agency best practices to enhance operational consistency and efficiency for lead, pest, and mold.
• Assist in managing program grants by ensuring compliance, maintaining records, writing reports and conducting presentations.
• Conduct program evaluations to identify barriers for achieving compliance with Commissioner's Orders and make recommendations on how to improve compliance
• Conduct special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
• a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• a tax-deferred savings program and
• 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: Manager
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees