Description

The Public Policy Associate (PPA) is a part-time staff position (20 hours per week) supporting the Gale Epstein Center’s policy initiatives. The PPA will assist with planning and executing the Center’s policy priorities, in alignment with its December 11, 2024, Strategic Plan. Reporting directly to Executive Director John Cronin, the PPA will work alongside the executive director and the environmental research associate to develop model policies for reforming the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act and the New York State Sanitary Code. These policies will focus on the use of information and monitoring technologies for reporting and notification procedures related to water quality.

Position Duties

• Analyze the public reporting requirements of the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act and the New York State Sanitary Code and identify alternative electronic means for reporting.
• Analyze current public emergency reporting systems, such as the Federal Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS), and the statewide NY-Alert.
• Use Pace Pleasantville’s status as a public water supply to develop and test social media and electronic communication models for university water consumers.
• Assist with the drafting and submission of formal petitions to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the NYS Department of Health for rules changes that will better inform the public regarding drinking water quality and emergencies that arise from drinking water threats.
• Performs other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.    

Work Hours

Exact hours to be determined with supervisor; generally up to 20 hours per week. Ability to participate in-person on a regular basis with Center staff on the Pace Pleasantville campus; a presence at the Friday meetings of Blue CoLab on the Pleasantville campus.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in environmental science or policy required.
• Work experience in the federal government and environmental policy.
• Ability to participate in-person on a regular basis with Center staff on the Pace Pleasantville campus; a presence at the Friday meetings of Blue CoLab on the Pleasantville campus.

Summary

About the Institution

Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.

Benefits Offered

Pace University provides a competitive benefit program designed to offer the following:

• Medical, vision and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate (FT Employees).
• Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness (FT Employees).
• 403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement (PT and FT Employees).
• Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life (PT and FT Employees).
• Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution (PT and FT Employees).
• Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Pace’s award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness, which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources (PT and FT Employees).
• Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel (PT and FT Employees).

AA/EEO Statement

Pace University is committed to achieving full equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. Pursuant to this commitment, the University does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender or gender identity; race; color; national origin; religion; creed; age; disability; citizenship; marital or domestic partnership status; sexual orientation or affectional status; genetic predisposition or carrier status; military or veteran status; status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; or any other characteristic protected by law federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.

Annual Security Report Notice

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