The Bureau of Environmental Surveillance and Policy (BESP) in EH works to ground Health Department programs and policy in science and law to support a healthy and equitable natural, built, and occupational environment for all New Yorkers. We promote environmental health through legal and data-driven program support, using innovative methods to track environmental determinants of health with a focus on New Yorkers disproportionately impacted by environmental risk. We share data and research findings to encourage evidence-based decision-making, and partner with communities in community science and outreach to address stakeholder concerns and empower residents.

The Director of Data Communications will oversee management and development of The NYC Environment and Health Data Portal (EHDP). EHDP is an essential resource for NYC Health to share data and other important environmental and public health communications with the public, regardless of their numeracy skills. It is one ...