Water Systems Analyst Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering

PROGRAM AND JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (ESE) has about 100 staff that focuses on identifying and minimizing the risks of environmental and engineered hazards in NYC from water systems in the natural and built environments and radiation control. ESE has broad oversight of a variety of systems such as heating ventilation air conditioning and refrigeration equipment building premise plumbing the NYC drinking water supply treatment and distribution recreational water facilities (beaches pools and spas) nonpotable and water reuse systems sanitary sewage radioactive materials and xray and radiological equipment.

We are looking for a water systems analyst within the Office of Public Health Engineering. The position will report to the water systems analyst lead and will work with a team of scientists engineers and data analysts supporting drinking water and recreational water programs in NYC. Primary tasks will include water quality surveillance and inspection (sanitary survey) of the NYC drinking water supply system review of engineering plans and specifications of drinking water system treatment facilities and bathing establishments (swimming pools spa pools wading pools saunas steam rooms and spray grounds) and management of the NYC beach program

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
Provide scientific research and literature review of proposed water quality standards and regulations new water treatment technologies emergency preparedness analytical methods surveillance tools protocols data systems and/or processes related to PHE programs.
Review engineering design plans for installation of engineered water systems for compliance with NYC regulations and provide clear written review comments and technical guidance to address design or submission deficiencies. Materials are typically submitted as part of a permit application and may include technical specifications layout plans plumbing schematics detail drawings and engineering calculations.
Conduct regulatory water quality surveillance of the New York City drinking water supply and recreational water programs including collection of water quality samples and operational data analysis and compliance review.
Prepare scientific reports related to the programs compliance and surveillance activities study findings regulatory review of the Citys drinking and recreational water quality programs.
Assist in development of technical guidance informational factsheets and recommendations related to drinking water treatment technologies nonportable water reuse emerging contaminants and recreational water safety.
Provide technical assistance and customer service to permit applicants and permitted entities.
Contribute to related internal protocols and external guidance and informational factsheets through scientific research and literature review.
Conduct inspections of the drinking water supply system (sanitary survey) and inspections of bathing establishments to verify construction is done in accordance with approved plans.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
Academic or professional background in engineering chemistry biological sciences data sciences environmental science or environmental health.
Experience in engineering plan and specification review regulatory enforcement environmental investigations water treatment or water quality monitoring.
Easily adaptable to a dynamic work environment.
Possess strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to prepare and present scientific and technical materials and correspondences to various audiences.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel PowerPoint).

Why you should work for us:

Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information please visit the U.S. Department of Educations website ()
Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
oa premiumfree health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually per a 2024 assessment.
oadditional health fitness and financial benefits may be available based on the positions associated union/benefit fund.
oa public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
oa taxdeferred savings program and
oa 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.

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 antitobacco 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 COVID19 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 SyeEun Ahn Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at or.

Qualifications :

1. For Assignment Level I (only physical biological and environmental sciences and public health) A masters degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical biological or environmental science or in public health.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above candidates must have:
1. 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 fulltime experience in a responsible supervisory administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A masters 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 fulltime research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to 1 or 2 above. However all candidates must have at least a masters 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.

NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.

Additional Information :

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime