Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 07/31/20
Applications Due: 08/17/20
Vacancy ID: 82211
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyHealth, Department of
TitleResearch Scientist 3 (Epidemiology) – 14688
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Salary Grade25
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $81446 to $102661 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 20%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 37.5
Workday
From 8:30 AM
To 4:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Onondaga
Street Address Central New York Regional Office (CNYRO);Division of Epidemiology, Bureau of Communicable Disease Control
217 S. Salina Street
City Syracuse
StateNY
Zip Code13202
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Research Scientist 3 (RS3): Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Public Health, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Statistics/Biostatistics, Biomedical Science, or a related degree and four years of professional post-degree research experience in that field; or, a Master’s degree in one of the above fields and three years of such experience; or a Doctorate in one of the above fields and one year of such experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Excellent organizational and written and oral communication skills, which includes both public speaking and preparation of written materials such as reports, abstracts, and publications. Familiarity with surveillance and outbreak response activities and/or infection control experience. Lead or co-author of scientific publications. Experience supervising professional level staff. Advanced knowledge of SAS, and experience using computer-based software packages, such as Epi Info, GIS, Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, etc. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work as part of a team and interact with individuals across all levels of an organization.
Duties Description The Research Scientist 3 will perform a broad range of essential epidemiological & research activities & provide essential subject matter expertise to respond to existing public health threats such as 2019 Novel Coronavirus, disease surveillance, research, control & prevention within the Central New York Regional Office. The incumbent will play a key role in the surveillance & prevention of over 50 reportable communicable diseases & provide epidemiological consultation & technical guidance in the reporting, investigation, diagnosis, prevention & control of communicable diseases to a range of health care professionals including physicians & nurses, local health department staff & state agency representatives. In support of the ongoing threat of coronavirus to New Yorkers, this position is essential to ensure effective & timely disease investigations, response & control, & to protect the health & safety of NYS residents.
Additional Comments Permanent, full-time, non-competitive appointment. Routine travel, including occasional overnight travel and travel to areas which may not be served by public transportation, is required. (~20%)
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Human Resources Management; C19/14688/RS3/BCDC-CNYRO
Telephone 518-486-1812
Fax 518-473-3395
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza,
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12237
Notes on ApplyingSubmit cover letter and resume, preferably in PDF format, to Human Resources Management Group, C19/14688/RS3/BCDC-CNYRO, Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237- 0012, or fax to (518)473-3395, or by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference Code C19/14688/RS3/BCDC-CNYRO included in the subject line. Failure to include the required information in the subject line of your email or fax may result in your resume not being considered for this position. Resumes will be accepted until August 17, 2020.
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