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The date on which the vacancy post was submitted.Date Posted 04/23/25
The last date that applications will be accepted.Applications Due05/06/25
This is the unique identifier for this vacancy.Vacancy ID186167
Indicates whether if this vacancy posting is part of the NY HELPS Program.NY HELPYes
The agency in which the vacancy exists.AgencyHealth, Department of
The job title for the vacancy.TitleEnvironmental Health Program Manager 2 - 6805
The job title for the vacancy.Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit.Salary Grade29
The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned.Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)
The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.Salary RangeFrom $111925 to $141439 Annually
Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time
This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. 'Provisional' means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0%
This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri
The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time.Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No
If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No
If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No
If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? Yes
The county in which the vacancy is located. County Albany
The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address Center for Environmental Health - Bureau of Environmental Radiation Protection
Empire State Plaza
The city where the vacancy is located. City Albany
The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). StateNY
The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code12237
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. 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.
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. 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 regarding the vacancy. 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.
The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Human Resources Management Group, MRF/EHPM2/6805
The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone 518-486-1812
The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax 518-473-3395
Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address resume@health.state.ny.us
Address
The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building
Empire State Plaza
The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany
The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY
The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12237
Instructions for potential applicants.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.