The Office of Radiological Health (ORH) inspects facilities using radioactive by-product materials and facilities with x-ray producing equipment (CT, Fluoroscopy, Mammography, and Linear Accelerators) throughout New York City to ensure compliance with public health and safety regulations at more than 7,000 facilities. This position provides long range vision, strategic planning, and program development for the Radiation program, and will manage the program in accordance with statutory authority, and delegations from, or agreements with NRC, FDA, and EPA and within established budget, and according to city, state and federal regulations. This position will be under the supervision of the Deputy Director of the Office of Radiological Health.
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
-- Conduct scientific research/investigations and provide managerial support on the development and coordination of initiatives aimed at reduce potential health risks associated with ironize radiation.
-- Research and review current legislation (Federal, State and Local) and ensure that program policies, procedures and protocols align with existing legislation.
--Provide overall program administration, daily supervision, assigning individual task and projects for the ORH field group.
--Supervise personnel in conducting regulatory inspections, complaints and other related activities in accordance with Federal, State and City Health Code to ensure compliance.
--Provide oversight of permit application review process and related customer service functions.
--Manage, monitor and prepare QPR (Quarterly Progress Reporting).
--Provide administrative supervision of staff including approval of time and performance evaluations. Administer technical, safety and policy training.
Preferred Skills:
- Ability to work with a team of diverse professionals.
- Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations for radioactive by-products material and radiation producing equipment.
- Work experience in health care or research settings using radioactive by product material or x-ray producing equipment.
Why you should work for us:
- Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
- 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.
1. For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and environmental sciences and public health) A master's degree from an accredited college or university with a specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental science or in public health.
To be appointed to Assignment Level II and above, candidates must have:
1. A doctorate degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and one year of full-time experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or
2. A master's degree from an accredited college or university with specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, environmental or social science and three years of responsible full-time research experience in the appropriate field of specialization; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of specialization and at least two years of experience described in "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above.
NOTE:
Probationary Period
Appointments to this position are subject to a minimum probationary period of one year.
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.
