FSU Clerical Associate, Bureau of Environmental Disease Prevention

FSU Clerical Associate, Bureau of Environmental Disease Prevention

• DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE

Posted On: 04/09/2026

• Full-Time

Location

MANHATTAN

• Exam May Be Required

Department

Healthy Homes Progam

Salary Range:

$38,173.00 – $48,631.00

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Job Description

OPEN TO PERMANENT CLERICAL ASSOCIATES**


The mission of the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) Healthy Homes Program (HHP), formerly the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, is to reduce environmental hazards in the home associated with disease and injury. HHP has a special focus on children's homes and aims to prevent lead poisoning and reduce asthma triggers in the homes of high-risk populations, including low-income families and families of color. As such, HHP uses a proactive, comprehensive prevention approach targeted to these populations and strives to build partnerships with key organizations serving these communities with the goal of broadening the reach of our prevention efforts.


DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Enter data from laboratory slips received from private labs and processed as per Program schedule
• Review and verify previously entered data for accuracy, validity, and this it complies with set protocols
• Generate and send educational brochures to families of children with elevated blood lead levels
• Enter dust wipe results received from various laboratories
• Perform other clerical duties as assigned.

Preferred Skills:
A strong customer service background,
Excellent oral and written communication skills,
Courteous telephone manner,
Basic computer literacy with the desire to learn additional computer skills.


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.
Minimum Qual Requirements


CLERICAL ASSOCIATE - 10251

Minimum Qualifications

Qualification Requirements
A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and one year of satisfactory clerical experience.
Skills Requirement
Keyboard familiarity with the ability to type at a minimum of 100 key strokes (20 words) per minute.

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.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at

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.

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.

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Job ID

776811

Posted until

06/07/2026

Title code

10251

Civil service title

CLERICAL ASSOCIATE

Title classification

Competitive-1

Business title

FSU Clerical Associate, Bureau Of Environmental Disease Prevention

• Experience Level:

  Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job level

02

Number of positions

1

Work location

125 Worth Street, Nyc

• Category:

  Health

FSU Clerical Associate, Bureau of Environmental Disease Prevention