Position Title Organization Responsibilities Qualifications Compensation Classification Industry Air Quality NYC Department of The Bureau of Environmental Surveillance and Policy (BESP), Division of $63,622‐ Environmental Government , within The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), works to inform and improve environmental health policies and Specialist Health and Mental For Assignment Level I (only physical, biological and $79,899/ year Health programs through conducting environmental health surveillance and epidemiologic environmental sciences and ) A master's degree Hygiene studies, analyzing program data, conducting research, and disseminating findings from an accredited college or university with a specialization in through reports and public and internal data portals. BESPs work covers a range of an appropriate field of physical, biological or environmental topics including air quality, extreme weather events, asthma, acute poisoning, science or in public health. To be appointed to Assignment exposures to pesticides, mercury, and other toxicants, child care services, and Level II and above, candidates must have: 1. A doctorate restaurant food safety. BESP is seeking an individual with experience in degree from an accredited college or university with monitoring and analysis to coordinate field operations, data quality assurance and specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, conduct independent analyses on air quality data for the DOHMH New York City environmental or social science and one year of full-time Community Air Survey (NYCCAS). experience in a responsible supervisory, administrative or research capacity in the appropriate field of specialization; or 2. Specific responsibilities include: A master's degree from an accredited college or university with - Coordinate ambient air pollution sampling and monitoring studies for DOHMH in specialization in an appropriate field of physical, biological, cooperation with Queens College. environmental or social science and three years of responsible - Conduct short term field surveys to measure ambient air pollutants. full-time research experience in the appropriate field of - Oversee air monitoring data quality assurance and quality control activities. specialization; or 3. Education and/or experience which is -Conduct field surveys to identify potential monitor installation locations. equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must -Create maps, standard operating procedures, and manage data for environmental have at least a master's degree in an appropriate field of data collection specialization and at least two years of experience described in - Conduct descriptive analyses of air pollution and emissions data. "2" above. Two years as a City Research Scientist Level I can -Participate in conducting analyses of the health impacts of air pollution be substituted for the experience required in "1" and "2" above. - Develop and contribute to the development of presentations, scientific and public reports, web content and other products to document methods, disseminate study findings within and outside the agency. EcoHealth Alliance seeks an organized, self-motivated research assistant for our Research Ecohealth Alliance economics and disease emergence programs. The successful candidate would be DOQ Environmental Non‐ Assistant (ecohealthalliance.org) expected to liaise closely with Program Staff to evaluate wildlife trade, land-use Health profit/NGO change, and pandemic risk. Responsibilities of the Research Assistant will include • BA degree in economics is preferred performing statistical analyses on large datasets, data mining and literature reviews, • Candidates with Master's degree in disease ecology, researching detailed background on projects both new and old, and designing and epidemiology, or a related field running simulations of theoretical models that integrate economics and ecology. The • Candidates with experience in data analysis, publications, candidate should be self-motivated and proactive in seeking to collaborate on current behavioral survey design are preferred projects and designing new research projects that fit with the mission and direction of • Excellent written and verbal communication skills EcoHealth Alliance. • Familiarity with Microsoft Office, EndNote, and open source statistical software, preferably R. Responsibilities: • An understanding of life sciences and emerging diseases is a Mine relevant data and construct unique data sets plus • Provide modeling and analytical support to EcoHealth Alliance scientists • Design surveys and questionnaires • Provide detailed background on projects • Assist with grant and manuscript writing • Have responsibility for some grant The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) is a non-profit health-advocacy Research Center for Science in group based in Washington, D.C., that focuses on nutrition and food safety. CSPI DOQ Environmental Non‐ Associate, Food the Public Interest publishes Nutrition Action Healthletter , the nation’s largest circulation health newsletter. Health profit/NGO CSPI provides valuable, objective information to the public; represents citizens’ Safety interests before legislative, regulatory, and judicial bodies; and ensures that advances in science are used for the public’s good. CSPI is supported largely by the 900,000 U.S. and Canadian subscribers to its Nutrition Action Healthletter and by foundation grants. Master’s degree (epidemiology, public health or environmental preferred) from an accredited graduate school; or two to three The Food Safety department works to ensure that government regulators, policy years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent makers, and industry work harder to protect American consumers from the threats of combination of education and experience. food contamination and to reduce the burden of foodborne illnesses. The Research • Excellent research, data management and analysis Associate manages large volumes of data and provides research and project support experience. to the Director of Food Safety. • Excellent writing skills with the ability to define problems, collect data, establishfacts, and draw valid conclusions. Responsibilities: • Must have excellent organizational skills and attention to • Help maintain Outbreak Alert database including data analysis, and developing detail. • Computer proficiency with MSOffice, specifically annual reports. • Update the Food Safety website as needed. Access, Excel and Word; database management skills; and • Provide assistance with reports, research and other project-related tasks including experience with Internet-based researchtools. data collection and analysis, writing, proof reading and editing. • Ability to work independently is essential; and ability and • Attend meetings on current food safety issues and report back to the project Director.• willingness to work as part of a team. Perform cite-checking of major documents for Food Safety staff. • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with • Prepare speeches, PowerPoint presentations and other materials for presentation by multiple priorities and frequent deadlines. different members of the department. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including • Keep department informed of food safety news and information, as appropriate. public speaking experience. •Meet with individuals and groups to discuss data-related issues covered by Food • Ability to work with mathematical concepts, including statistics Safety project. and epidemiological analysis. • Assist Director with Codex related matters and other informational issues as they • Interest and commitment to CSPI’s work and mission. arise. • Coordinate with International Association of Consumer Food Organizations / Safe Food International (IACFO/SFI) and Transatlantic Consumer Dialogue (TACD). • Coordinate scheduling, budget, travel, and department staff meeting agenda, as needed. • Provide administrative support including respond to requests for information, copy and fax materials maintain paper and electronic files handle incoming mail prepare Service National Center for The Service Fellow will plan and conduct studies related to environmental health for Environmental Government NCHS reports, scientific journals, and presentation at scientific meetings. In addition, Fellowship in Health Statistics, CDC the Fellow will contribute to the geographic-linkage activities of SPB. Geographically Health linked data files enable researchers to xamine potential contextual factors that Environmental Applicants must have successfully completed a master’s influence chronic disease, health care utilization, morbidity, and mortality. The Fellow degree or higher in biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental Health will provide technical consultation and assist with evaluation and dissemination of health, or a related field (e.g., medicine, economics, or health geographically linked data for the purposes of environmental health research. sciences). Experience or applied coursework in collecting, computing, and analyzing statistical data and applying statistical NCHS is the nation’s principal health statistics agency, and its mission is to collect and techniques is required. Strong skills using SAS, STATA, SPSS, compile accurate, relevant, and timely statistical information to guide actions and SUDAAN, or other statistical software for complex data are policies that improve the health of the American people. For more information about required. Strong speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills are NCHS, visit http://www.cdc.gov/nchs. OAE is responsible for conducting developmental highly desirable. This fellowship is open to all citizens of the and evaluation research, and analysis in the fields of epidemiology, health status, United States or legal permanent residents with a work health services utilization, halth promotion, and environmental health. The Special authorization. Applicants are responsible for obtaining their Projects Branch (SPB) coordinates the data-integration activities of the Center and work authorization documents. provides support and technical assistance to users of linked data files. The data linkage program is designed to maximize the scientific value of the Center's population- based surveys. For more information about the data-linkage activities at NCHS, visit http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data_access/data_link age_activities.htm. Research Silent Spring Institute Silent Spring Institute, a non-profit research center leading innovative studies of the DOQ Environmental Education/Aca environment and health, seeks a research assistant or staff scientist. Current research Assistant or focuses on environmental links to breast cancer and asthma, exposure to endocrine Health demic/Researc disrupting compounds, high-throughput chemicals toxicity testing, and community- Staff Scientist engaged research. We are a multi-disciplinary team with expertise in epidemiology, Biostatistics h toxicology, chemistry, social science, and communications. We lead National Institutes Occupational of Health-funded research, collaborating with investigators at Harvard, UC Berkeley, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Centers for Disease Control. Health Applicants with a bachelors or graduate-level degree will be Public Health‐ This position will focus on data management, analysis, and visualization for novel considered. Excellent academic record; math statistics, biology, studies of chemical exposures and toxicity. Our research positions require great chemistry, and informatics coursework an asset. R General versatility in support of the Institute’s transdisciplinary research. Staff are also involved programming an asset. Relevant work experience preferred. in public communications and proposal development. Specific responsibilities are High energy, creativity, curiosity, attention to accuracy, ability to tailored to the particular qualifications of each individual. Examples of activities: work independently within a multidisciplinary team. Conduct data management and quantitative analysis for environmental exposure data Commitment to careful and impartial research in a context of in a range of environmental media, including biomonitoring and metabolomics Compile partnership between scientists and the public. For more and analyze toxicity information from a variety of sources Develop novel approaches to information, visit our web site at www.silentspring.org. data exploration and visualization Provide support for ongoing studies - develop and follow study protocols, operate sampling equipment, develop sample tracking systems, interact with study participants Provide research support, including literature review, assistance in preparation of presentations and manuscripts, for the Institute’s ongoing research. Opportunities to author peer-reviewed articles. Speak about environmental health issues with community organizations. Support proposal preparation for federal and foundation grants. Some travel. Some evening and weekend responsibilities, for example, at public events. Health Program Environmental Health (EHIB), the Health Program Manager II (HPM II) is charged with overseeing the $5,576 ‐ Environmental Government implementation of the department’s statewide public health asthma program (California Manager II Investigations Branch, Breathing), with supervising public participation and health education efforts across $6,929/month Health several multifaceted programs in EHIB, with developing health equity and CA Dept. of Public initiatives for CDPH, and with developing and implementing Health innovative program evaluation strategies for EHIB. The HPM II is one of the few risk communication experts in the Department and provides consultation and technical assistance to other programs and the Director’s Office from time to time. The HPM II exercises a high degree of initiative, flexibility, and originality in a substantial decision- making role in the day-to-day management and direct supervision of Health Program Specialists and a multidisciplinary professional and technical staff. Using knowledge of program policy development, program planning and implementation and program evaluation, the HPM II manages a major complex health program using a variety of management techniques to resolve complex health program issues. Supervision Received: General direction by the Chief of Environmental Health Investigations Branch (EHIB) or Assistant Chief of EHIB. Supervision Exercised: General direction and supervision of two (2) Health Program Specialists II, one (1) Health Program Specialist I, and five (5) contract and grant staff involved in multiple environmental health programs, including bio-monitoring, environmental health tracking, asthma, and health disparities. Percent of Time Essential Functions: 45% Serves as Chief of the California Breathing asthma program. Independently oversees all aspects of program implementation and evaluation. These include, among others, conducting asthma surveillance; providing leadership for implementing the Strategic Plan for Asthma in California; issuing grants to community-based organizations and AIR Health Awards to schools and school districts; coordinating California Asthma Partners, the School Environmental Health and Asthma Collaborative, and the California Healthy Housing Coalition; developing initiatives to reduce health disparities with respect to asthma; providing asthma education and outreach to other state government agencies, county health and environmental health departments, building department staff and code enforcers, educational institutions, childcare facilities, other public and private institutions, enforcers and the general public. Manages and supervises professional and administrative state and contract staff responsible for discrete program areas of California Breathing. Analyzes needs for external grants/cooperative agreements and contracts and oversees preparation of proposals for external funding as well as Budget Change Proposals. The HPM II makes recommendations regarding the Department’s position on proposed legislation affecting asthma and related environmental health concerns, such as air pollution and indoor air quality, and oversees staff activities relative to various partnerships, advisory boards and committees, acting as a consultant to the Department. The HPM II makes recommendations to the Center Deputy Director on policies and regulations involving asthma, healthy housing, and related environmental health issues. 40% The HPM II serves as the Chief, Community Participation, Education and Evaluation Section. In this capacity, the HPM II oversees activities of several EHIB programs involving community engagement and environmental health education, including not only California Breathing, but also the California Environmental Health Tracking Program, Bio-monitoring California, fish