Review Vacancy
TitlePublic Health Field Services Representative 2 - 23570
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $84156 to $106454 Annually
Duties Description The Public Health Field Services Representative 2 will be in the Bureau of HIV/ Sexually Transmitted Infection Field Services (BHSFS) within the Division of Epidemiology, Evaluation and Partner Services (DEEP) and will serve in the Central Islip Regional Office. The incumbent will coordinate and participate in program planning and implementation activities, including contributing to and coordinating the development of policies and procedures; coordinate and monitor the day-to-day activities of the HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infection Field Services program in the regional office; coordinate and monitor activities for established regional monitoring and outcome evaluation plan to ensure compliance with goals and objectives of BHSFS and DEEP; supervise and train staff tasked with interrupting transmission networks and ensuring patients are linked to care and treatment and that partners receive education, disease screening and treatment; represent the BHSFS, DEEP and the AIDS Institute; and perform other appropriate related duties.
Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer: Current NYS Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive status as a Public Health Field Services Representative 2, Grade 23; OR current NYS Department of Health employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service as a Public Health Representative 4, Grade 23 and eligible to transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Provisional: Current NYS Department of Health employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive service as either a Public Health Field Services Representative 1, Grade 18 or a Public Health Representative 3, Grade 25.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Public Health or a related field. At least two years of HIV/STD related experience or knowledge in HIV/STD testing, partner services, prevention, and surveillance. At least one year of experience with program or project management. At least one year of experience in the coordination of continuous quality improvement activities. At least three years of supervisory experience.
Additional Comments Full-time, permanent or provisional, competitive position. Transfer candidates may be asked for the first four digits of their social security number to determine eligibility. Frequent and unanticipated travel, including possible overnights and travel to areas that may not be served by public transportation, will be required (30%). Candidates must have a valid NYS Driver's License or demonstrate they can meet the travel requirements for the position.
This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
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Name Human Resources Management Group, MR/PHFSR2/23570/AI
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza
Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference MR/PHFSR2/23570/AI included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MR/PHFSR2/23570/AI, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.