NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Scientist (Water Ecology), Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York, New York, us, 10261
Scientist (Water Ecology), Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering
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Scientist (Water Ecology), Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering
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NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
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 engineered systems such as cooling towers, water tanks, evaporative condensers, internal plumbing, and wastewater systems to prevent risks associated with these systems.
Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To
Conduct field inspections (under supervision) including travel across the five boroughs to various building types for building water supply and distribution systems such as cooling towers, evaporative condensers, building plumbing, and wastewater systems.
Review water management plans, equipment operation records, physical inspection of mechanical and chemical treatment equipment, water sample collection and water quality analysis.
Generate and submit field inspection reports according to the Bureau's inspection protocols and conduct follow-up compliance inspections, as needed.
Assist with customer service to regulated community including building owners, facility maintenance personnel, superintendents, and other responsible parties.
Provide recommendations to improve regulatory compliance and corrective actions to eliminate environmental health hazards in accordance with NYC and NYS regulations.
Review inspection findings and prepare evidence used by the Department at Office of Administrative Tribunal Hearings convened to adjudicate notice of violations and summonses.
Assist with rapid response to signals triggered by the Department's Legionnaires' disease surveillance system and implement response protocol.
Prepare water samples for drop off or shipping to analytical laboratories including completion of all necessary laboratory forms and documents.
Conduct field surveys associated with identifying potential risks for Legionella exposure; review process schematics, engineering plans, drawings and specifications for cooling tower systems and building water supply and distribution systems.
Preferred Skills
Academic background in environmental or chemical engineering, limnology, environmental science, marine science, geology, biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, or health science.
Willingness to work in the field, including travel throughout the five boroughs.
Ability to climb ladders and work in tight spaces, high altitudes (building roofs) to perform field inspections and water testing.
Knowledge or study in hazard mitigation, risk assessment, environmental investigations, or public health.
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.
Ability to perform data entry and navigate inspection programs on a portable device (iPhone or tablet).
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access).
Why You Should Work For Us
Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
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 offering 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.
Minimum Qualifications
A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following areas of study: environmental or chemical engineering, limnology, environmental science, marine science, geology, biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, or health science; or
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with 24 semester credits in one or a combination of the areas of study described above, at least 12 of which must have been in one of these areas of study; and at least one year of satisfactory full‑time experience, which may not have been part of graduate or undergraduate coursework, working in the field of water quality planning, management or research or performing environmental laboratory analyses, and/or environmental field sampling of water.
An associate degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in one or a combination of the areas of study described above, at least 12 of which must have been in one of these areas of study; and at least three years of satisfactory full‑time experience as described in the preceding point.
Additional Requirements To be assigned to Assignment Levels II or III, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree as described above and must have one additional year of the experience described above for a total of two years of experience.
Special Note: A master’s degree in one of the areas 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 two 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.
EEO Statement 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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Scientist (Water Ecology), Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering
role at
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
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 engineered systems such as cooling towers, water tanks, evaporative condensers, internal plumbing, and wastewater systems to prevent risks associated with these systems.
Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To
Conduct field inspections (under supervision) including travel across the five boroughs to various building types for building water supply and distribution systems such as cooling towers, evaporative condensers, building plumbing, and wastewater systems.
Review water management plans, equipment operation records, physical inspection of mechanical and chemical treatment equipment, water sample collection and water quality analysis.
Generate and submit field inspection reports according to the Bureau's inspection protocols and conduct follow-up compliance inspections, as needed.
Assist with customer service to regulated community including building owners, facility maintenance personnel, superintendents, and other responsible parties.
Provide recommendations to improve regulatory compliance and corrective actions to eliminate environmental health hazards in accordance with NYC and NYS regulations.
Review inspection findings and prepare evidence used by the Department at Office of Administrative Tribunal Hearings convened to adjudicate notice of violations and summonses.
Assist with rapid response to signals triggered by the Department's Legionnaires' disease surveillance system and implement response protocol.
Prepare water samples for drop off or shipping to analytical laboratories including completion of all necessary laboratory forms and documents.
Conduct field surveys associated with identifying potential risks for Legionella exposure; review process schematics, engineering plans, drawings and specifications for cooling tower systems and building water supply and distribution systems.
Preferred Skills
Academic background in environmental or chemical engineering, limnology, environmental science, marine science, geology, biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, or health science.
Willingness to work in the field, including travel throughout the five boroughs.
Ability to climb ladders and work in tight spaces, high altitudes (building roofs) to perform field inspections and water testing.
Knowledge or study in hazard mitigation, risk assessment, environmental investigations, or public health.
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.
Ability to perform data entry and navigate inspection programs on a portable device (iPhone or tablet).
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access).
Why You Should Work For Us
Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
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 offering 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.
Minimum Qualifications
A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following areas of study: environmental or chemical engineering, limnology, environmental science, marine science, geology, biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, or health science; or
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with 24 semester credits in one or a combination of the areas of study described above, at least 12 of which must have been in one of these areas of study; and at least one year of satisfactory full‑time experience, which may not have been part of graduate or undergraduate coursework, working in the field of water quality planning, management or research or performing environmental laboratory analyses, and/or environmental field sampling of water.
An associate degree from an accredited college or university including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in one or a combination of the areas of study described above, at least 12 of which must have been in one of these areas of study; and at least three years of satisfactory full‑time experience as described in the preceding point.
Additional Requirements To be assigned to Assignment Levels II or III, all candidates must have a baccalaureate degree as described above and must have one additional year of the experience described above for a total of two years of experience.
Special Note: A master’s degree in one of the areas 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 two 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.
EEO Statement 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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