Assistant Engineer (Public Health)

The Westchester County Department of Health is recruiting for an Assistant Engineer (Public Health). Under general supervision, a successful candidate in this class performs public health engineering work relating to wastewater disposal, sanitary sewage systems, individual water supplies, air pollution and solid and hazardous wastes to ensure compliance with Westchester County, New York State Departments of Health and Environmental Conservation regulations for the protection of the public and the environment.

The successful candidate applies engineering principles for the detection, evaluation, control and management of those factors in the environment which influence public health. The Assistant Engineer also reviews and evaluates applications for proposed wastewater or water system projects and plans for subdivision of land parcels, inspects sites to verify compliance with related codes, investigates and monitors public health issues relating to land development programs, prepares written reports of investigative findings and consults with numerous professionals and regulatory agencies to coordinate project efforts.

This is the full-performance level of the Engineering series where incumbents are expected to use independent judgment in performing work on projects of considerable size or on several smaller projects. Does related work as required.

Examples of Work Include but Not Limited to:

Conducts on-site inspections and investigations of public water supplies, sewage systems, public and individual wastewater disposal systems, major pollution sources, and solid and hazardous waste sources to verify conformity with local and state regulations, permits, plans and guidelines;

Reviews residential, commercial and industrial water supplies, wastewater disposal systems, and air pollution control systems to ensure conformance with related regulations and to advise on soil characterization, drainage ability, topography and usable area feasibility;

Reviews and evaluates projects, plans and proposals to determine if designs satisfy regulatory standards to protect the public and environment;

Prepares written engineering reports outlining investigative findings, recommendations and engineering calculations and criteria;

Investigates public health hazard complaints (i.e., sewer main breaks, sewer overflows, unpermitted air pollution sources, waste disposal procedures) and prepares inspection reports of findings;

Issues notices-of-violations for non-complying parties and provides expert testimonies as required;

Required Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree* in Engineering and two years of experience where a primary function of the position was engineering in a public health, sanitary, environmental or chemical field.

Substitution: (1) Current recognition as a Public Health Engineer Trainee or Junior Engineer by a state or political subdivision of the United States may be substituted for one year of the required experience. (2) Thirty credits toward a Master’s Degree* in Public Health Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Public Health or Civil Engineering with a sanitary option such as Environmental Engineering or Public Health, may be substituted for two years of the required experience.

Special Requirements: Possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of New York will be required at time of appointment and maintain same while in the title.

NOTE: This is a Civil Service position that will require the successful candidate to be appointed from a list of eligible candidates, following examination.

COME JOIN OUR TEAM!
Besides a competitive salary, our compensation package includes comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, deferred compensation, paid leave and retirement plan.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to DOH-Jobs@westchestercountyny.gov.

Important: Please indicate Assistant Engineer (Public Health) in the subject line of your e-mail.

Westchester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $87,620.00 - $116,790.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Medical Specialty:

• Public Health

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Public health: 2 years (Preferred)
• Sanitary engineering: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mount Kisco, NY 10549: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $87,620 - $116,790