IPM Shelter Coordinator, Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services.

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking city agency focused on improving public health through effective pest management. As an IPM Shelter Coordinator, you will play a vital role in overseeing pest control initiatives in homeless shelters across the city. Your expertise in environmental sciences and strong communication skills will be essential as you educate shelter staff on best practices and collaborate with various city agencies. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to community health and safety while ensuring a clean and safe environment for vulnerable populations. If you're passionate about making a difference and have a commitment to equity, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in rodent control or pest management is essential.
• Strong communication skills and ability to train others.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Integrated Pest Management in homeless shelters.
• Organize educational workshops for shelter staff.
• Conduct environmental investigations related to pest infestations.

Skills

Environmental Sciences

Training and Health Education

Communication Skills

Ability to Handle Multiple Assignments

Education

High School Graduate or Equivalent

Job description

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Division of Environmental Health works to prevent and control illness and injury related to environmental and occupational health risks through outreach, education, surveillance and enforcement. With staff of 1,000, the Division covers a broad range of subject matter, including oversight of environmental investigations, lead poisoning, injury prevention, occupational health, food safety, childcare, radiation control, recreational and drinking water quality, air quality, climate health, vector control, veterinary public health and pest control. The Division of Environmental Health seeks an IPM Shelter Coordinator for its Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services, Neighborhood Rat Reduction (NRR).

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

1. Oversee Integrated Pest Management work in homeless shelters throughout the city.
2. Organize and provide educational workshops to educate homeless shelter staff on best practices in pest control.
3. Liaise with the Department of Homeless Services and review inspection reports collected by the Shelter inspection team.
4. Participate in the development of written reports summarizing work completed in the Homeless facilities areas.
5. Coordinate follow-up in assigned homeless facilities with the Senior Exterminating team and with other City Agencies as needed.
6. Supervise and conduct environmental investigations related to rodents and pests' infestations in homeless facilities & any other applicable city areas for rat infestations or environmental issues conducive to rodent infestation.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Must have a background in environmental sciences and equity related work.
• Ability to navigate within institutions with different needs.
• Experience in training and health education is preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple and diverse assignments.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements

1. One year of full-time, satisfactory experience in a rodent control program in cleanup, extermination or community education activities related thereto; or
2. One year of full-time, satisfactory experience performing work in one or a combination of the following areas including three months experience supervising at least three individuals:
   
   1. Rodent or pest control
   2. Trash collection
   3. Street cleaning
   4. Park maintenance
   5. Building cleaning
   6. Community service work dealing with groups and individuals

SPECIAL NOTE: For placement in Assignment Level III:

However, all candidates must be high school graduates or possess the equivalent as described in (c) above and all candidates must have at least one year of full-time paid professional or administrative experience as described in (a) above.

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.

Commitment to Equity:

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.