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NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene · 3 weeks ago

Environmental Analyst, Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering

Queens, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$88K/yr - $101K/yr

3+ years exp

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC residents. They are seeking an Environmental Analyst to support drinking water and recreational water programs, focusing on water quality surveillance and inspections.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Provide scientific research and literature review of proposed water quality standards and regulations, emergency preparedness and disease response, new water treatment technologies, analytical methods, surveillance tools, protocols, data systems and/or processes related to PHE programs

Assist in the regulatory water quality surveillance of the New York City drinking water supply program including collection of water quality samples and sampling and operational data analysis and compliance review

Assist in inspection of drinking water facilities (sanitary survey) to verify source water, water treatment, storage, and distribution operations in accordance with the approved plans and for compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations and contribute to reports on inspection findings

Review engineering plans and provide written comments for water treatment and monitoring systems and bathing establishment submissions by outside agencies and/or engineers/architects for regulatory approval and permit construction and operation oversight for compliance with applicable Federal, State and Local regulations

Assist in testing and implementation of software-based data collection and reporting tools

Contribute to scientific reports and research as it relates to the program's compliance and surveillance activities, study findings, and regulatory review of the City's drinking and recreational water quality programs

Assist in development of technical guidance, informational factsheets, and recommendations, under supervision of higher-level research scientists, related to drinking water treatment technologies, emerging contaminants, and recreational water safety

Qualification

Water quality monitoringEngineering plan reviewEnvironmental scienceData analysisRegulatory complianceCustomer service skillsMicrosoft OfficeInterpersonal skillsTechnical writing

Required

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

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

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

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

Preferred

Academic or professional background in engineering, chemistry, biological sciences, data sciences, environmental science, or environmental health

Experience in engineering plan and specification review, regulatory enforcement, environmental investigations, water treatment, or water quality monitoring

Easily adaptable to a dynamic work environment

Possess strong interpersonal and customer service skills

Ability to prepare and present scientific and technical materials and correspondences to various audiences

Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Benefits

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

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.