Water System Analyst, Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to public health in NYC. This role involves providing technical expertise on environmental systems, managing community response activities, and ensuring regulatory compliance. You'll work in a collaborative environment, addressing public health risks and contributing to the development of comprehensive water management programs. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying job security and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Health Insurance

Pension

Wellness Programs

Flexible Work-from-Home Options

Job Security

Qualifications

• Master's degree in environmental or related sciences required.
• Bachelor's degree with relevant credits and experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise on building plumbing and cooling systems.
• Manage response activities during Legionella incidents.
• Conduct training and maintain communication within ESE.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

HVAC Systems

Plumbing

Environmental Enforcement

Water Treatment Assessments

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's Degree in Environmental Sciences

Bachelor's Degree with 24 Credits

Associate Degree with 24 Credits

Job description

Job Description

The Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (ESE) employs over 100 staff focused on identifying and minimizing environmental and engineered hazards in NYC, including water systems and radiation control. ESE oversees systems such as HVAC, building plumbing, NYC drinking water, recreational water facilities, water reuse, radioactive materials, and radiological equipment.

Duties include but are not limited to:

1. Providing technical expertise on various systems like building plumbing, cooling towers, water tanks, and emerging technologies.
2. Managing response activities during community investigations and building evaluations related to Legionnaires' disease.
3. Coordinating with ESE leadership for rapid response during Legionella incidents.
4. Reviewing scientific and policy documents to support program development.
5. Serving as a liaison with building owners, providing education and addressing questions about water system regulations.
6. Conducting training, public education, and maintaining communication within ESE offices.
7. Assessing water management programs and ensuring regulatory compliance through technical analysis.
8. Leading efforts to identify and mitigate public health risks and environmental hazards.
9. Assisting in developing RFPs and evaluating subcontractor performance.
10. Preparing SOPs, guidelines, and reports with clear data presentation.
11. Performing regulatory inspections of water tanks, cooling towers, and plumbing systems, including working at heights and in confined spaces.
12. Monitoring water quality, analyzing results, and addressing complaints, including issuing violations and representing the department at hearings.

Preferred Skills:

• Background in mechanical engineering, HVAC, or plumbing.
• Experience in environmental enforcement and water treatment assessments.
• Ability to pass medical and PPE requirements, work at heights, and in tight spaces.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Why work for us:

• Loan forgiveness programs.
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, pension, and wellness programs.
• Flexible work-from-home options.
• Job security and opportunity to contribute to public health in NYC.

The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is committed to diversity and inclusion. To request accommodations, contact Sye-Eun Ahn at [emailprotected] or 347-396-6549.

Qualifications

1. Master's degree in environmental or related sciences, or

2. Bachelor's degree with 24 credits in relevant fields and at least one year of related experience, or

3. Associate degree with 24 credits and three years of related experience. Additional experience may be required for higher levels.

A master's degree can substitute for up to two years of experience.

Additional Information

The City of New York values diversity and offers an inclusive work environment free from discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics.