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Program Manager, Bureau of Environmental Disease Prevention

DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE
Manhattan, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 12/12/2025 CLOSED ON 2/12/2026

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Program Manager, Bureau of Environmental Disease Prevention

  • DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE
Posted On: 12/11/2025
  • Full-Time
Location
MANHATTAN
  • No Exam Required
Department
Healthy Homes Progam

Salary Range:
$87,743.00 – $100,904.00

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Job Description

The mission of the Bureau of Environmental Disease Prevention is to prevent environmental disease in homes, communities, and the workplace, and to protect health by promoting healthy environments and health equity. The Bureau is comprised of four Programs - Healthy Homes, Office of Environmental Investigations, Environmental Exposure Assessment and Education, and Poison Control Center.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

Assist with and conduct field studies, investigations and analysis on the public health impact of enforcement work surrounding lead, pest (cockroaches and mice), and mold issues in the homes of NYC residents.
Research current standard operating procedures and benchmark them against agency best practices to enhance operational consistency and efficiency for lead, pest, and mold.
Assist in managing program grants by ensuring compliance, maintaining records, writing reports and conducting presentations.
Conduct program evaluations to identify barriers for achieving compliance with Commissioner's Orders and make recommendations on how to improve compliance
Conduct special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
Experience with Structured Query Language (SQL), Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint).
Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Superior written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Strong organizational 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 sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.

CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST - 21744


Minimum Qualifications


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.


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 https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

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
759461
Posted until
02/08/2026
Title code
21744
Civil service title
CITY RESEARCH SCIENTIST
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
Program Manager, Bureau Of Environmental Disease Prevention
  • Experience Level:
    Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job level
02
Number of positions
1
Work location
125 Worth Street, Nyc
  • Category:
    Policy, Research & Analysis
Program Manager, Bureau of Environmental Disease Prevention

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