Review Vacancy
TitleEnvironmental Health Program Manager 2 - 41002
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $114976 to $140815 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Street Address Center for Environmental Health - Metropolitan Area Regional Office
90 Crystal Run Road
Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS Non-Competitive Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, geology, engineering, environmental health, environmental science, environmental studies, geochemistry, health science, industrial hygiene, natural science, physical science, or public health AND five years of professional work experience with primary responsibility for investigating, assessing, or controlling the human health impacts of environmental or occupational exposures to chemical, biological or radiological agents, or physical hazards. Two years of this experience must have included technical leadership* and supervision or oversight of technical/professional staff in a public health governmental agency.
A master's degree in a field listed above may be substituted for one year of the required general experience; a Ph.D. in a field listed above may be substituted for two years of the required general experience.
*Technical leadership must have included responsibility for scientific/technical development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of program operations, staffing and staff development, program planning, and policy development and analysis.
Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as an Environmental Health Program Manager 2, Grade 29/M-3, OR New York State employee with one or more years of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title at or above Grade 27/M-2, and eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 or 70.1 of the Civil Service Law
Preferred Qualifications: The Environmental Health Program Manager (EHPM) 2 will have experience managing environmental health regulatory programs and overseeing operational responses to emergency events; strong organizational and management skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; field experience in environmental health programs; demonstrated ability to effectively manage and maintain relationships between stakeholders including government agencies at the local and/or state level; strong knowledge of environmental public health; experience monitoring local health department performance; and knowledge of Public Health Law and State Sanitary Code.
Duties Description The Environmental Health Program Manager (EHPM) 2 will serve as the Regional Environmental Health Director in the Metropolitan Area Regional Office (MARO), managing the field component of environmental health programs in a 14-county area. The position will provide direction, leadership and supervision to program staff, including supervision of field coordination staff based in the MARO Region. They will also supervise staff in the Middletown District Office, providing direct environmental health services, and regulatory enforcement in Sullivan County. The incumbent will serve as a key member of the Center for Environmental Health and MARO management teams, including working with the Center and Regional, Assistant, Division, and other program directors to address environmental public
health needs that cross over multiple program areas. The EHPM 2 will address sensitive regulatory issues with Local Health Departments (LHD), District Offices and regulated facilities; and will provide assistance, direction and oversight of LHD and District Office environmental health activities within the region.
Additional Comments Contingent permanent, full time position. Occasional travel throughout New York State to areas not served by public transportation may be required (20%).
Transfer candidates may be asked for a Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinations for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.
Non-competitive appointment may be made under the NY HELPS program. NY HELPS waives Department of Civil Service examination requirements for certain positions for a period of one year. For additional information about the NY HELPS Program, please refer to https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/.
For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinations for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/index.cfm.
Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information.
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
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Name Human Resources Management Group, SG/EHPM2/41002/CEH
Email Address resume@health.state.ny.us
Address
Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building
Empire State Plaza
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference SG/EHPM2/41002/CEH included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, SG/EHPM2/41002/CEH, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.