Scientist Water Ecologist, Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering

Scientist Water Ecologist, Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering

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Scientist Water Ecologist, Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering

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The Office of Building Water System Oversight (BWSO) within the Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (ESE) is responsible for conducting inspections to ensure compliance with various rules and regulations aimed at improving the operating conditions of various engineered systems such as cooling towers, water tanks, evaporative condensers, internal plumbing, and wastewater systems in order to prevent risks associated with these systems.

Reporting directly to the Enforcement and Compliance Field Operations Chief, you will be tasked with supervising a team of water ecologists responsible for conducting cooling tower inspections. You will be mainly responsible for all aspects of daily supervision, scheduling, problem solving, reports, quality assurance, performance evaluations, and inspection progress toward overall program goals.

Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To

Directing and planning activities to achieve annual field inspection targets for the BWSO unit including scheduling and logistical support, providing work assignments to field staff, solving issues that arise during field work, monitoring field task progress and evaluating data to measure inspection results.

Supervising and leading a team of Scientist Water Ecologists II, Scientist Water Ecologists I, and Scientist Water Ecologists Trainees including organizing workflows and ensuring that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks.

Setting performance goals, mentoring and meeting with staff, and providing performance evaluations for the staff members.

Managing and coordinating response activities during community investigations and building evaluations based on signals from the Department's Legionella disease surveillance system.

Utilizing technical writing and analysis skills to assess and understand water management programs and plans and associated operation records, drawings and specifications of water treatment systems to establish regulatory compliance.

Serving as a primary customer service liaison for the Bureau of ESE in corresponding with building owners and managers to address questions and to provide education on our regulatory program and best management practices for building water systems.

Taking leadership role in identifying and performing actions to eliminate environmental health hazards promptly in accordance with Health Code and NYS Sanitary Code regulations.

Representing the Department in an enforcement capacity by serving violations / summons to business owners or owners' representatives and attending Tribunal hearings to adjudicate notice of violations and summons. Will be responsible for reviewing inspection findings and preparing necessary evidence to represent the Department

Organizing Bureau activities for Field Operations and implementing protocols for response to any disease surveillance signals triggered by increased case reporting of Legionnaires' disease.

Conducting cooling tower inspections periodically during each inspection cycle year.

Performs regulatory compliance activities including compliance inspections, case tracking, correspondence, and follow up actions as assigned for each cooling tower system.

Preferred Skills

Experience in environmental sciences, water testing, supervising field staff, and designing drinking and / or wastewater plans.

Ability to climb ladders and work in confined spaces, work in high altitudes (building roofs) in order to perform water testing.

Pass medical clearance and FIT testing for wearing proper PPE respirators.

Complete and pass Agency required trainings and be in compliance with position related certificates and licenses.

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to interact at all levels in addition to exceptional written and communication skills.

Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

Why You Should Work For Us

• Loan Forgiveness : As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal / state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website (https : / / studentaid.gov / pslf / )
• 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.

Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV / AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

SCIENTIST (WATER ECOLOGY) - 21538

Minimum Qualifications

research or performing environmental laboratory analyses, and / or environmental field sampling of water; or

Additional Requirements

To be assigned to Assignment Levels II or III, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university as described in "2" above and must have one additional year of the experience described in "2" above for a total of two years of experience.

Special Note

A master's degree from an accredited college in one of the areas described in "1" above may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https : / / studentaid.gov / pslf / .

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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