Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleEnvironmental Health Program Manager 2 - 6805

Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management

Salary Grade29

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $111925 to $141439 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Albany

Street Address Center for Environmental Health - Bureau of Environmental Radiation Protection

Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Environmental Health Program Manager (EHPM) 2 will serve as the Assistant Director of the Bureau of Environmental Radiation Protection. They will be tasked with investigating and performing assessments on environmental radiation emissions and other radiation-related issues. The incumbent will oversee the four technical programs in the Bureau, as well as oversee the modernization of New York State environmental radiation protection regulations. They will oversee development of guidance documents, policies, and procedures, that adhere to both applicable federal and State statute and regulations, and they will direct enforcement activities to ensure fair and consistent outcomes across all environmental radiation programs.

Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, environmental health, environmental science, environmental studies, geochemistry, geology, health science, industrial hygiene, natural science, physical science, or public health AND five years of professional work experience with primary responsibility for investigating, assessing, or controlling the human health impacts of environmental or occupational exposures to chemical, biological or radiological agents, or physical hazards. Two years of this experience must have included technical leadership* and supervision or oversight of technical/professional staff in a public health governmental agency.

A master's degree in a field listed above may be substituted for one year of the required general experience; a Ph.D. in a field listed above may be substituted for two years of the required general experience.

*Technical leadership must have included responsibility for scientific/technical development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of program operations, staffing and staff development, program planning, and policy development and analysis.

Transfer and Reassignment Candidates: Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as an Environmental Health Program Manager 2, Grade 29/M-3, OR New York State employee with one or more years of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service in a title at or above Grade 27/M-2, and eligible for transfer under Section 52.6 or 70.1 of the Civil Service Law

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have eight years or more of experience working in the field of radiation protection/health physics, including five years or more managing staff involved in radiation protection activities. They will have extensive knowledge of existing laws and regulations at both the State and federal level.

Additional Comments One full-time competitive or non-competitive permanent appointment opportunity. For additional information about NY HELPS Program, please refer to https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/index.cfm

Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm

Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm for additional information.

This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Group, MRF/EHPM2/6805

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.state.ny.us

Address

Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building

Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference MRF/EHPM2/6805 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MRF/EHPM2/6805, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.