Director, Bureau of Food Safety and Community Sanitation

Job Description

Associate Public Health Sanitarian III-31220 Due to existing promotional list, post for permanent DOHMH employees only.

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Division of Environmental Health works to prevent and control illness and injury related to environmental and occupational health risks through outreach, education, surveillance, and enforcement. With staff of 1,000, the Division covers a broad range of subject matter, including oversight of environmental investigations, lead poisoning, injury prevention, occupational health, food safety, childcare, radiation control, recreational and drinking water quality, air quality, climate health, vector control, veterinary public health and pest control.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- Oversee the daily activities of Associate PHS II staff to include program development and implementation. Assign work to Associate PHS IIs and administrative staff and establishes a schedule for its completion.
- Review the work of subordinates and evaluates their work performance. Take corrective action when needed to maintain the work of the unit at a level that is satisfactory to higher agency management.
- Ensure that subordinate are properly trained in all procedures and or job skills as needed. Ensure that new employees are oriented to office rules, policies, and procedures.
- Enforce City, Department and Program rules, requirements, standards, and regulations.
- Coordinate and deploy APHS Is and PHS Is according to BFSCS mandates and targets, and ensure all policies and procedures are carried out efficiently and effectively.
- Provide recommendations to upper management on operational procedures and program development. Ensure that the unit meets established deadlines, objectives, and standards set by higher agency management.
- Prepare and submit records and other required analytical reports concerning work performed by members of the unit.
- Represent the unit in staff meeting with supervisors and relay pertinent information both upward and downward. Represent the Department at public and governmental meetings and respond to inquiries from the public or other agencies. Manage special projects as assigned by supervisor or/or management.

PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent leadership and supervisory skills.

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 acce