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NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene · 1 month ago

Program Manager, Bureau of Environmental Disease Prevention

Manhattan, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$88K/yr - $101K/yr

3+ years exp

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is dedicated to preventing environmental disease and promoting healthy environments. The Program Manager will assist in field studies, manage program grants, and conduct evaluations to enhance public health initiatives.

Health Care

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

Qualification

Structured Query Language (SQL)Microsoft Office SuiteAnalytical skillsCritical thinkingProblem-solvingWritten communicationVerbal communicationPresentation skillsOrganizational skills

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

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

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.