Staff Engineer, Bureau of Environmental Disease Prevention

City of New York • New York City, NY

2d

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.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of full-time, satisfactory experience in mechanical engineering work; and
• A valid New York State Professional Engineer’s License. Current New York State registration as a Professional Engineer must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
• A masters degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U.S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) may be substituted for one year of the mechanical engineering experience required in “1" above.
• In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Levels II and III, individuals must have at least one year within the last three years of experience as a major contributor or a project leader on a complex project requiring additional and specific expertise in the disciplines needed to design or construct the project.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of indoor air quality science and IAQ assessment tools and methodologies.
• Candidates should be familiar with ASHRAE 62.1 and 62.2 (Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality).
• Candidates should be familiar with DOB Mechanical Code, Ventilation Chapter.
• Prior experience in environmental science, environmental health, and/or building safety is a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical audiences.
• Easily adaptable to a dynamic work environment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Promote Strategies to Improve Indoor Air Quality.
• Contribute on the development of guidelines related to building ventilation and environmental controls.
• Conduct research, literature, and policy review as needed.
• Provide engineering and scientific-related research and technical expertise on industry principles and practices to promote strategies for improving indoor air quality and mitigating exposure to airborne hazards.
• Ensure that policies and recommendations made by the Department meet or exceed existing NYC and NYS mechanical code requirements for the applicable setting(s).
• Identify novel and/or cost-effective strategies to improve indoor air quality in buildings that were constructed prior to current mechanical code requirements.
• Evaluate window fall prevention device submissions for the Window Fall Prevention Program
• Review and assess applications for variance requests and new device approvals of window fall prevention devices to be used in residential buildings throughout NYC.
• Provide clear written review comments and technical guidance to address design or submission deficiencies and manage multiple reviews.
• Conduct onsite inspections to confirm window fall prevention devices are performing as expected and in accordance with approved plans.
• Represent EDP and the Division on internal and external task forces, committees and workgroups.
• Support EDP and the Division's emergency preparedness and response activities, as needed.

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees