Operation Director Vector Control, Bureau Of Veterinary And Pest Control Services

Operation Director Vector Control

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, child care, 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 an Operation Director Vector Control for its Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services Office of Vector Surveillance and Control. Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Serve as a key liaison for the program, addressing public concerns and coordinating with officials from other city agencies to support a unified response to vector-related issues.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of vector surveillance and control data; ensure staff proficiency in using the Vector and Arthropod-borne Disease Surveillance System (VADSS).
• Oversee and enforce occupational health and safety protocols, including pre-season training, field safety procedures, and ensuring staff access to appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Develop and implement community outreach and education programs focused on West Nile virus and other vector-borne diseases, with an emphasis on mosquito and vector breeding site reduction.
• Coordinate and manage the full range of larviciding and adulticiding operations, including aerial and ground-based applications.
• Supervise inspection teams conducting standing water assessments; ensure timely response and resolution of public complaints related to mosquito breeding conditions.

Preferred skills include:

• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• 5 years of supervisory experience in vector surveillance and control.
• Knowledge of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is highly desirable.

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.
• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
• A premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K 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.

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.