Review Vacancy
TitlePublic Health Field Services Representative 1 - 24563
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $45617 to $76387 Annually
Street Address Division of Epidemiology, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control, CNYRO
217 South Salina Street
Minimum Qualifications Current NYS Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Public Health Field Services Representative 1 (G18), OR current NYS DOH employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service as a Public Health Representative 2 (G16) or Public Health Representative 3 (G18) and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law OR current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service in a title at or above G11 and eligible to transfer to Public Health Field Service Representative Trainee 1 under Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law by having a specialized bachelor’s degree and obtained a passing score on the current NYS Department of Civil Service Professional Career Opportunities select eligible list.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in communicable disease epidemiology and disease surveillance activities, especially in a prison setting. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently. Experience using NYSDOH data systems, such as the Electronic Clinical Laboratory Reporting System (ECLRS) and the Communicable Disease Electronic Surveillance System (CDESS). Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
Duties Description Under direct supervision of the Bureau Medical Director, the Public Health Field Services Representative 1 (PHFSR 1) will assist in providing on-site technical advice and direction to local health departments for all TB related outbreaks and events within the region; assist with new contact investigations across multiple jurisdictions; participate with other regional staff on expanded contact investigations in congregate settings, such as, homeless shelters, schools, workplaces, prisons, jails etc.; collect, record and monitor TB case/suspect data using DOH data systems to ensure accurate, timely case follow-up and completion of DOH and CDC reports; assist in facilitating the continuity of care and management of inmates with active/suspect TB as they are transferred within NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (NYSDOCCS) facilities and as they reenter the general population; assist in the development and presentation of in-service education and training within the region; and other TB related activities in the catchment area.
Additional Comments Permanently, Competitive Full Time. This is a two-year traineeship beginning at a G13 and leading to a G18. Frequent and unanticipated travel, including possible overnights and travel to areas that may not be served by public transportation, will be required to quickly evaluate and respond to TB-related events (20%).
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources Management Group, EGB/24563/PHFSR1/EPI-TBC-CNYRO
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Rm 2217, Corning Tower, ESP
Notes on ApplyingSubmit resume, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference EGB/24563/PHFSR1/EPI-TBC-CNYRO included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, EGB/24563/PHFSR1/EPI-BTC-CNYRO, 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. Resumes will be accepted until October 25, 2021.