NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene · 1 week ago
Staff Engineer, Bureau of Environmental Disease Prevention
Manhattan, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$94K/yr - $108K/yr
4+ years expThe NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is dedicated to protecting and improving the health of New Yorkers. The Staff Engineer will work within the Division of Environmental Health to promote strategies for improving indoor air quality and conduct research and technical assessments related to environmental health risks.
Health Care
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
Qualification
Required
A valid New York State Professional Engineer License and four years of full-time experience in environmental engineering
A master's degree in environmental engineering from an accredited college will be accepted as equivalent to one year of the full-time experience in environmental engineering
In addition to above qualification requirements, to be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II or 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
Preferred
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)
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.
Company
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is a Hospital & Health Care company.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Jose Ortiz
Chief Technology Officer
Aaron Anderson
CFO/Deputy Commissioner
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