Review Vacancy
TitleSenior Sanitarian - 07174
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $61270 to $77912 Annually
Street Address Center for Environmental Health - Bureau of Community Environmental Health and Food Protection
Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower
Minimum Qualifications Reassignment Candidates: Current DOH employee with permanent or contingent-permanent competitive status as a Senior Sanitarian, Grade 18.
Provisional Promotion Candidates:* Current DOH employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service as a Public Health Sanitarian, Grade 14.
Public Candidates for Provisional Opportunity (Open-Competitive Minimum Qualifications):*
Either 1. a bachelor's degree in the natural sciences** AND one year of experience in environmental health protection (defined below).
OR 2. a bachelor's degree, with 30 credits in the natural and applied*** sciences, of which at least 18 credits are in the natural sciences, AND two years of experience in environmental health protection (defined below).
Substitution: a master's degree in the natural or applied sciences may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience.
**Natural sciences that are considered appropriate are biology, chemistry, physics, and earth sciences (geology and hydrology).
***Applied sciences include science-based courses in environmental technology, sanitation technology, medical technology, public health, infection control, and food science.
Experience in environmental health protection is defined as conducting inspections to determine compliance with federal, state, or local environmental laws, regulations, and established public health standards, OR experience in the identification and notification of public health environmental hazards and the development of methods to eliminate or control such hazards and/or the spread of disease and other environmental factors impacting the health of individuals and/or the public, such as in hospitals and long term care facilities.
Duties Description Senior Sanitarians in the Center for Environmental Health's Bureau of Community Environmental Health and Food Protection play a pivotal role in ensuring that health facilities meet or exceed the standards set forth in various laws, regulations, and public health best practices. The Senior Sanitarian will assist in the managment and implementation of the Healthy Neighborhoods Program. Duties will include direction, oversight, technical assistance, and training to local health departments; monitoring program activities and progress towards contract deliverables; and drafting reports and correspondence.
Additional Comments *Provisional opportunities are pending canvass outcome. Permanent or provisional full-time competitive appointment. Travel throughout several counties to areas not served by public transportation is required (20%).
Open competitive provisional candidates, please include a transcript that shows how you meet the degree and credit hour requirements noted in the Minimum Qualifications section.
If three or fewer New York State DOH promotional candidates respond to this notice, the agency may, at its discretion, nominate a qualified employee for non-competitive promotion under the provisions of Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. Employees must have one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service as listed above. Candidates applying under this qualification must not have either failed to pass, or failed (if qualified) to apply for, the last examination for this title, #38-169, held on September 29, 2018. If certified by Civil Service, mandatory reemployment list candidates must be considered first for appointment to this title.
Benefits of Working for NYS
Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA
• Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development
Health Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more...
For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
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Name Human Resources Management Group, AJR/SRS/Albany/07174
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Rm 2217, Albany, New York 12237- 0012
Notes on ApplyingSubmit resume and cover letter, preferably in PDF format, to resume@health.ny.gov, or by fax to (518) 473-3395 with Reference Code AJR/SRS/Albany/07174 included in the subject line of your email or fax, or by regular mail to Human Resources Management Group, AJR/SRS/Albany/07174, Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237-0012. Failure to include the required information may result in a delay of processing your application.