Strategic Initiatives Manager, Office of the Deputy Commissioner

Job Description

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 EH Division Office, led by the Deputy Commissioner, focuses on crosscutting work including policy development, advancing racial equity, strategic communications and outreach, and program innovation.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives, the Strategic Initiatives Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping the Division...