Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 03/27/20
Applications Due: 04/10/20
Vacancy ID: 80294
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyHealth, Department of
TitleResearch Scientist 4 (Epidemiology) - 06849
Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences
Salary Grade27
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $90375 to $111316 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent 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 Albany
Street Address CEH; Bureau of Environmental & Occupational Epidemiology
Corning Tower, ESP
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12237
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, Statistics/Biostatistics, Environmental Health/Science, or a related field AND at least five years of relevant professional research experience in an appropriate field; OR a Master’s degree in the appropriate field and four years of such experience; OR a doctorate in an appropriate field and two years of such experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Environmental, Occupational, Reproductive, or Social/Behavioral epidemiology and conducting human exposure assessment associated with environmental contamination in air, water, soil, food, or consumer products. Experience in coordinating and managing epidemiology research and surveillance projects and public health programs. Experience with preparing grant proposals, reports, and publications. Experience interacting with and communicating results to diverse audiences. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, statistical software, and data management. Excellent organizational, interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to effectively work in a team setting and interact with individuals at all levels. The preferred candidate will have a graduate degree in the above fields, or closely related field.
Duties Description The Research Scientist 4 will serve as Assistant Bureau Director within the Office of the Director, Bureau of Environmental & Occupational Epidemiology. Perform a broad range of essential epidemiological and research activities, including; problem definition, background research, study design, execution of protocols, analysis, and interpretation, preparation and dissemination of methods and findings. Assist in coordinating daily operations and monitoring progress. Assist in providing administrative, technical, operational, programmatic, scientific, and management support, guidance and direction. Serve as Co-Investigator, epidemiologist, and program manager on federal grants. Prepare grant proposals, progress reports, and publications. Collaborate with state and federal partners, stakeholders, public officials, scientific community, and the general public. Assist with response activities on public health crises, outbreaks, and emerging issues. Serve as subject matter expert as needed. Supervise and mentor junior research staff.
Additional Comments Full time, contingent-permanent, non-competitive appointment. Occasional day trips and overnight travel will be required.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Human Resources Management; CAC/RS4/06849
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, CAC/RS4/06849, Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, New York 12237- 0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395, or by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference Code CAC/RS4/06849 included in the subject line. Failure to include the required information in subject line of your email or fax may result in your resume not being considered for this position. Resumes accepted until April 10, 2020.
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