Assistant Public Health Engineer Trainee-HELP Program

Assistant Public Health Engineer Trainee-HELP Program

Requirements

• Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor’s Degree in either Engineering or Engineering Technology
• At the time of appointment, and during employment in this title, employees will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State
• Good knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of sanitary and public health engineering
• Some knowledge of the design and construction of public and private water and sewage facilities
• Some knowledge of modern techniques, current literature and various sources of technical information
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions
• Ability to perform engineering computations
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Ability to analyze factual and technical data
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position

Responsibilities

• Makes field inspections of public and private water supplies, sewage treatment and disposal systems, public swimming pools, bathing beaches, toxic and hazardous materials storage facilities and related environmental health projects to assure compliance with local and state ordinances
• Assists Public Health Engineers on special projects and studies
• Prepares drafts of engineering reports and correspondence pertinent to environmental health matters
• Makes inspections of soil tests in connection with proposed realty subdivisions and commercial and industrial buildings
• Assists in the training of water, sewage plant and swimming pool operators; participates in orientation and training of environmental sanitation personnel

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.