Public Health Sanitarian

3 days ago


The Bronx, United States City of New York Full time

***IMPORTANT NOTE: Only candidates currently serving as a permanent or probable permanent Public Health Sanitarian will be considered.

The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers by providing 1.1 billion gallons of high quality drinking water, managing wastewater and stormwater, and reducing air, noise, and hazardous materials pollution. DEP is the largest combined municipal water and wastewater utility in the country, with nearly 6, employees. DEP's water supply system is comprised of 19 reservoirs and 3 controlled lakes throughout the system’s 2, square mile watershed that extends miles north and west of the City.

The Bureau of Wastewater Treatment (BWT) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all facilities related to the treatment of sewage within the five boroughs of the City. This includes 14 wastewater treatment plants, sludge dewatering facilities, collections facilities (pumping stations, combined sewer overflow retention facilities, regulators, tide gates, etc.), wastewater laboratories and harbor vessels.

Under general supervision, with wide latitude to exercise independent judgment and initiative, the selected candidate will serve as trainer in the Training and Workforce Development Section and will be responsible for:

* Preparing and providing customized training programs, modifying existing curricula, designing new EHS training programs and training staff on these and other programs.

* Maintaining training records, conducting research, studies and investigations, evaluating findings, preparing reports and making recommendations, as well as preparing and/or procuring training materials as necessary for classes.

* Serve as primary and/or secondary EHS instructor of in-house training programs including Hazardous Communications, Right-to-Know, New Employee Orientation, FDNY Certificates of Fitness, Emergency Coordinator, Respiratory Protection, Asbestos Awareness, Blood Borne Pathogens, Hearing Conservation, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), First Aid/CPR/AED, Lab Safety, Petroleum and Chemical Bulk Storage Management, Waste Management, Hot Work Safety, Control of Hazardous Energy, Fall Protection, Aerial Lifts, Competent Scaffolding, Power Industrial Trucks, Cranes and Rigging Safety, and other related topics.

Trainings are conducted across the five boroughs of NYC at BWT facilities.


Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 30 semester credits in the physical and/or biological sciences, i.e., biology, botany, chemistry, geology, physics, physiology, and zoology; of which not more than 12 credit hours may be in the applied sciences, i.e., environmental technology, sanitation technology, medical technology, public health, infection control or food service; or

2. An associate degree from an accredited college, with 15 semester credits in the physical and/or biological sciences, of which not more than 6 credit hours may be in the applied sciences, and 5 years of experience as a public health technician assisting sanitarians and engineers in carrying out the various elements of prevention and control programs affecting the public’s health.

Medical Requirement: Medical guidelines have been established for the position of Public Health Sanitarian. Candidates will be examined to determine whether they can perform the essential functions of the position of Public Health Sanitarian. Where appropriate, a reasonable accommodation will be provided for a person with a disability to enable him or her to take the examination, and /or to perform the essential functions of the job.


Preferred Skills
* Knowledge of and familiarity with OSHA regulations and related health and safety laws that govern the workplace* Experience with environmental regulations and laws a plus* Experience as a trainer or facilitator* A working knowledge of MS-Office (particularly PowerPoint)* Strong communication and organizational skills* A NYS Driver's license (CDL a plus)
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.
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.


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