Radiation Field Scientist, Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering Opportunity with the NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene in Queens Website: https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/job/radiation-field-scientist-bureau-of-environmental-sciences-and-engineering-in-queens-jid-37219 Posted On: 10/11/2025 Full-Time Location: Queens Exam may be required Department: Radiation Equipment Salary Range: $78,740.00 – $78,740.00
Job Description: The Office of Radiological Health (ORH) licenses and inspects more than 7,000 facilities using radioactive materials and x-ray producing equipment throughout New York City to ensure compliance with public health and safety regulations. The program is managed in accordance with statutory authority, delegations from, or agreements with NRC, FDA, and NY State.
Duties Will Include but Not Be Limited To:
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Schedule and inspect facilities that use radiation-producing equipment throughout New York City for compliance with NYC Health Code and applicable State and Federal regulations.
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Perform on-site tests of radiation-producing equipment installations.
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Review and verify facility license and registration information and evaluate quality control procedures.
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Prepare reports of inspection using agency protocols, forms and tools.
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Prepare and serve court summons and tribunal hearing notices when specific violations of applicable City, State and Federal laws and regulations are found, and appear before tribunal to testify when necessary.
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Participate in emergency training exercises and drills and assist in emergency response.
Preferred Skills:
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Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulations, standards, and protocols pertaining to radiation safety and control, including New York City Health Code Article 175.
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Ability to read, comprehend and interpret written materials such as laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
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Ability to interpret radiological measurements and survey results.
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Knowledge of radiation safety, dosimetry, and radiation protection principles.
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Knowledge of radiation detection instruments and equipment.
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Ability to read and interpret data from meters and other measuring devices.
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Ability to prepare and interpret data presented in graphs, tables, charts and narrative formats.
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Ability to accurately document inspections and evaluations.
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Ability to recognize unsafe or inadequate conditions and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Ability to think critically and solve problems.
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Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Why you should work for us:
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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/)
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Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
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A premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
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Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
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A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
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A tax-deferred savings program and
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A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
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Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
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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.
Scientist (Radiation Control) – 21516
Minimum Qualifications
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A master’s degree in radiological health or a related field; or
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A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 24 semester credits in physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, or a related field, plus one year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the field of health physics, radiological health, or radiation hygiene.
For Assignment Level II:
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements described above, at least one year of satisfactory service as a Scientist (Radiation Control) AL I with the City of New York, or at least one additional year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the field of health physics, radiological health, or radiation hygiene.
For Assignment Level III:
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level III, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements described in Assignment Level I, at least two years of satisfactory service as a Scientist (Radiation Control) AL I and AL II with the City of New York, or at least two additional years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the field of health physics, radiological health, or radiation hygiene.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
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.
Job ID: 750060
Posted Until: 12/10/2025
Title Code: 21516
Civil Service Title: Scientist (Radiation Control)
Title Classification: Competitive-1
Business Title: Radiation Field Scientist, Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering
Experience Level: Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Level: 02
Number of Positions: 1
Work Location: 30-30 47th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101
Category: Public Safety, Inspections, & Enforcement

Industrial Hygienist with Northwell Health in Great Neck, Long Island, Nassau County

Website: https://eppr.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2/job/167254

Job Info:

Job Identification: 167254

Job Category: Employee Health and Workers’ Compensation

Posting Date: 12/03/2025, 01:07 pm

Locations: 175 Community Drive, Great Neck, NY, 11021, US

Job Schedule: Part time

Minimum Salary/Range*: 79,880.00

Maximum Salary/Range*: 136,340.00

Shift: Days

Shift Begin Time: 9:00 am

Shift End Time: 5:00 pm

Schedule: Part Time

Job Description:

Develops and implements programs, policies and procedures associated with the recognition, measurement, evaluation, and control of industrial health hazards.  Maintains written programs, training, industrial hygiene monitoring, risk assessments, and audits.

Job Responsibility:

• Interprets regulatory requirements, monitors and advises on emerging hazards in health care and biomedical research, and oversees the preparation, maintenance, and updating of all practice specific policy and procedure manuals.  Performs assessments to characterize employee exposures to hazardous agents; documents in accordance with industrial hygiene program guidelines; ensures all safety related documentation is managed and maintained in compliance with regulatory requirements.  Works with internal stakeholders to provide technical guidance in the identification, assessment, and control of workplace hazards and compliance with applicable codes and regulations.  Determines appropriate monitoring and sampling strategies; provides interpretation of sampling results; develops appropriate engineering controls, work practices, and corrective actions to mitigate and eliminate hazards.
• Develops training curriculum and implements occupational safety and health training for diverse audiences within the organization community; evaluates the effectiveness of various training methods.  Provides oversight of accident and incident investigations and implementation of corrective action plans; also provides technical support for workplace injury and illness management activities.  Develops, implements, and evaluates department/facility processes for incident investigation.
• Collaborates with internal stakeholders by providing technical guidance on workplace hazards and controls, and hazard reduction strategies.
• Participates in research studies and development of techniques to measure and evaluate novel workplace hazards.
• Operates under general guidance and work assignments are varied and require interpretation and independent decisions on course of action.
• Performs related duties as required.  All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Job Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Current Industrial Hygienist Certification required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience, required.

*Additional Salary Detail:

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.  When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

It is Northwell Health’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all applicants and employees equally regardless of their age, race, creed/religion, color, national origin, immigration status or citizenship status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, sex/gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital or familial status, partnership status, victim of domestic violence, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Northwell Health reserves the right to amend all terms of employment.

Staff Occupational Health Specialist Opportunity with the Port Authority in Jersey City, NJ

Website: https://www.jointheportauthority.com/jobs/16941356-staff-occupational-health-specialist

Job ID: 63702 Department: Location: Jersey City, NJ

Description: About the Role: The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) is a bi-state public agency operating some of the busiest and most important transportation links in the New York/New Jersey region, including The Port Authority Trans Hudson Corporation (PATH), the primary transit link between Manhattan and New Jersey communities and suburban commuter railroads. The Office of the Chief Safety Management Office (CSMO) plays a vital role in furthering the mission of the Port Authority by ensuring the workplace meets all occupational health and safety legal expectations and actively supports the highest quality occupational health and safety programs to ensure the safe movement of the Port Authority’s customers, partners, employees, and stakeholders every day. Safety Management Office, within the CSMO, maintains and develops safety, fire protection, occupational health, and public health programs and policies for the PANYNJ. Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Supervisor, Occupational Health, the selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Evaluating occupational and environmental health conditions at Port Authority facilities
• Identifying and characterizing potential chemical, biological, and physical hazards; establishing controls using instruments, reference information, and experience; preparing reports.
• Reviewing and interpreting occupational and public health regulations and participating in developing or revising agency protocols.
• Developing and implementing agency safety and health programs.
• Developing and implementing industrial hygiene sampling plans.
• Conducting exposure assessments for airborne contaminants, noise, and other occupational stressors using direct-reading instruments and sampling equipment.
• Conducting indoor air quality and mold investigations.
• Maintaining and calibrating industrial hygiene instrumentation.
• Collaborating with engineers, safety professionals, and medical staff to design and maintain safe working environments and healthy work practices.
• Staying current with emerging occupational health risks, scientific literature, and changes in federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA, CDC, NYS DOH).
• This position requires travel to all Port Authority facilities and work hours may include some early mornings, evenings, and/or weekend shifts. Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in occupational and environmental health science, public health, occupational safety, and health or a related scientific discipline such as biology, chemistry, physics, environmental engineering, etc.
• One-year practical experience in performing environmental and public health inspection or a related field preferred.
• Applicants must be committed to the use of Safety Management System principles to further improve the Agency’s safety performance.
• Diversified experience in reviewing, interpreting, and implementing occupational health codes, including NYSDOH, NJDOH, CDC, NJDEP, NYSDEC, NYCDEP, NYCDOH, EPA, OSHA, and industry guidelines and standards.
• Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license. Desired Qualifications:
• Ability to interpret analytical results and develop appropriate recommendations.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to deal effectively with staff at all levels internally and externally.
• Ability to conduct a variety of highly technical tasks and projects from start to finish.
• Knowledge of instruments used to measure physical, chemical, and biological hazards.
• Ability to work independently.
• Proficient in the use of computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, eBuilder
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and prioritize assignments.
• Certified Industrial Hygienist or equivalent preferred but not required.
  Selection Process
  The application process varies by position, but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.
  Compensation & Benefits:
  The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package, hybrid work options for many positions, and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.
  Click here for more information about benefits, our culture, and career development opportunities.
  How to Apply: Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the “Apply Now” button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. About The Port Authority: Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency’s network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty-three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere. Equal Opportunity Employer: The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.