Assistant Public Health Engineer
Assistant Public Health Engineer (Department of Health)
Salary / Pay Rate: $40.99 /hour
Job Type: Rockland County Government
Post Date: 07/07/2025 4:12 PM
The Rockland County Department of Health is seeking a candidate to work in their fast-paced Environmental Division. The work is specialized, diverse and can be complex in nature.
The Rockland County Department of Health, Center for Environmental Health, is currently seeking an Assistant Public Health Engineer to perform entry-level professional engineering work of a responsible nature involving the promotion of public health practices and the enforcement of public health laws in the operation of one or more of the specialized phases of the environmental health programs (e.g. air pollution, water pollution, sewage, industrial waste.
The work is performed under the general supervision of a Senior Public Health Engineer.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and either one year of professional-level experience in public health engineering, environmental health, or related (e.g. public health hazardous waste program, public health hazardous materials management and/or response, air or water pollution control).
- A Master’s or Doctorate degree in Engineering or Environmental Science may be substituted for the one year of required experience. A Professional Engineering license may be substituted for the specialized Bachelor’s degree.
Other Requirements and Information:
- Possession of a valid driver’s license or accessibility to transportation to meet field work requirements in a timely and efficient manner. Residency in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut is a requirement for this position.
- Civil service examination requirements have been waived for this position via Helps Program. Candidates must only meet the minimum qualifications for consideration.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary and benefits are competitive with the public sector market including but not limited to the following:
- $40.99 Hourly Salary/Annual Salary
- 35 Hour work week
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Time off including vacation, personal and holiday time
- New York State Pension eligibility
- Other benefits, including, but not limited to deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, leadership and other professional development training
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email dohpersonnel@co.rockland.ny.us
Click here to access the online application.
Position open until filled.