Senior Program Coordinator, Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering

Job Description

Open to candidates who are permanent in the civil service title of Staff Analyst**

The Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (ESE) is a team of over 125 professionals committed to reducing environmental and engineered hazards in NYC. We oversee water systems in both natural and built environments, as well as radiological materials and equipment. The Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (ESE) is looking to hire a Senior Program Coordinator.

The candidate will be responsible for carrying out the goals of ESE and its programs, which aim to prevent illness caused by poorly maintained and managed cooling towers, plumbing systems, and water supply and distribution systems throughout NYC. As an administrator, the candidate will supervise staff working on various administrative duties necessary to the function of the programs.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Support staff in performing compliance review, data entry, records management, communication, correspondence, reporting and other clerical activities.

• Assist in providing customer service to all building owners and facilities (by phone, e-mail and in writing) in submitting required reports to meet regulatory requirements.

• Providing NYC Health Department administrative functions such payroll processing, timekeeping, or employee benefits administration.

• Assist in preparing analyses of Bureau's expenditure options in designated areas of monitoring and identifying.

• Prepares and monitor the progress of budget modifications, prepare summary reports on expenditures.

• Assist in ESE purchasing activities to meet the program business needs.

• Assist the Director in managing the OTPS spending for the Division; works closely with Bureau liaisons.

• Supporting the day-to-day office functions maintaining inventory office supplies and materials.

• Providing administrative work in the capacity of assistant to Program leadership.

• Work closely with the Personnel Unit to resolve time and leave issues with staff.

• Train and supervise administrative support, prepare tasks and standards, and conduct annual performance evaluations.

• Manage and prepare public request (e.g., FOIL or data requests) including interaction with NYC Health Department data and file management systems.

• Oversees the maintenance of electronic and hardcopy files which includes cataloging files to an off-site storage facility and retrieve upon request.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Prior office/administration experience and strong organizational skills are required

• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required

• Strong interpersonal skills are required

• Ability to work independently as well as function as a member of a team.

• Proficiency in computer packages including MS Office applications.

Why you should work for us:

• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:

o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.

o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund.

o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.

o a tax-deferred savings program and

o a 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, anti-tobacco 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 COVID-19 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 Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [email protected] or 347-396-6549.

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Qualifications

A master's degree from an accredited college in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; or

A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of satisfactory full- time professional experience working in one or a combination of the following areas: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area.

An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above.

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above.

A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", "3", or "4" above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma.

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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Salary Min: $ 72,595.00

Salary Max: $ 86,000.00