Crew Chief, Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene – Division of Environmental Health

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.

The Division of Environmental Health seeks a Crew Chief for its Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services.

• Supervises work details to crew members; re‑assesses sites to determine if it provides a safe working environment for staff.
• Provides and/or arranges transportation for the crew and enters the day's work into the handheld.
• Checks and maintains tool and equipment used in the field.
• Checks daily that all necessary safety materials and other supplies are on the site.
• Uses the Burrow Rx machine and geomesh (Excluder) materials.

Knowledge of pest control and a valid Driver's license is a plus.

• City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as a premium‑free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10 K annually, per a 2024 assessment.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• A tax‑deferred savings program.
• 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.

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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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.