Review Vacancy
TitleSenior Sanitarian - 46796
Occupational CategoryHealth Care, Human/Social Services
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $61270 to $77912 Annually
Street Address Office of Aging and Long Term Care, Division of Adult Care Facility and Assisted Living Surveillance, Capital District Regional Office
875 Central Avenue
Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS DOH employee with permanent status as a Senior Sanitarian, G-18.
Provisional Promotion Candidates: Current NYS DOH employee with one year of permanent competitive service as a Public Health Sanitarian, G-14.
Provisional Open-Competitive Candidates: Either A. a bachelor’s degree in the natural sciences AND 1-year experience in environmental health protection (defined below);
Or B. 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 2 years’ experience in environmental health protection (defined below). Substitution: A master’s degree in the natural or applied sciences may be substituted for up to 1 year of required experience.
**Provisional candidates will need to complete and submit a NYSapp along with their resume (https://www.cs.ny.gov/extdocs/pdf/nysapp.pdf)
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience inspecting health care facilities. Experience with interpreting regulations, conducting complaint investigations, conducting survey and monitoring health care programs’ compliance with rules and regulations. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently, excellent decision-making capability, and strong writing and editing skills. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental health, environmental science or public health.
Duties Description The incumbent will inspect licensed and newly established adult care facilities to evaluate environmental health, fire safety, and general care requirements to determine compliance with applicable regulations and federal and local laws, rules, and codes; NYS Public Health Law; Sanitary Code; and the NYS Social Services Law. In addition, the incumbent will translate observations into survey/inspection reports, cite deficiencies, review plans of correction, perform quality assurance of survey reports, perform pre-opening inspections, and conduct follow-up surveys, inspections and/or complaint investigations; communicate with stakeholders, requiring ability to clearly articulate observations both in writing and verbally; participate in emergency preparedness and response activities; and handle other duties as assigned.
Additional Comments This position requires significant travel throughout New York State to areas that may not be served by public transportation. This position may also require occasional overnight travel.
This position requires proof of vaccination from COVID-19. This position may require travel including to areas that may not be serviced by public transportation.
"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.. "
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Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Human Resources Management Group, Room 2217 Corning Tower, ESP
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference LD/SrSan/46796 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, LD/SrSan/46796, 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.