Review Vacancy
TitlePublic Health Specialist 1/Trainee - 04079 (NY HELPS)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $49363 to $82656 Annually
Minimum Qualifications A qualifying bachelor's or higher degree; OR a bachelor's degree or higher degree supplemented by 30 qualifying semester credit hours.
Candidates with advanced degrees and/or relevant experience may be appointed at a higher level at agency discretion. *Please refer to the below link for qualifying degrees, semester credit hours, and experience:
https://www.cs.ny.gov/pco/pco-title-details/title-info.cfm?jobcode=4414101&type=Select
Reassignment: Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent service as a Public Health Specialist 1 or Trainee.
Transfer: Current New York State Department of Health employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent service as a Senior Sanitarian, Grade 18.
Preferred Qualifications. The preferred canidate will have experience conducting inspections to determine compliance with federal, state or local environmental health laws, regulations, or established public health standards. They will also have experience monitoring public health environmental hazards and developing methods to control or eliminate hazards or the spread of disease.
Duties Description Public Health Specialists enforce the provisions of New York State's Public Health Law (PHL) and other State and federal laws, rules, and regulations relating to community environmental health, sanitation, and safety. The incumbent will conduct on-site inspections to evaluate environmental health conditions and regulatory and code compliance to improve the health, safety, and well-being of individuals and the public.
Public Health Specialists in the Department's District Offices play a pivotal role in ensuring that environmental health facilities meet or exceed the standards set forth in various laws, regulations, and best public health practices. The position will conduct inspections at food service establishments, children's camps, hotels/motels, etc.; conduct sanitary surveys; review operation reports, sampling results, and compliance schedules; and responding to reports of possible contamination at regulated facilities.
The position will also preparation inspection reports and correspondence to operators citing deficiencies, and inform operators of corrective actions. When necessary, the position may also prepare and present enforcement actions against facilities found in non-compliance. Positions also educate operators, owners, and the general public regarding environmental health issues, and when necessary, provide training and technical assistance to facility owners or operators.
Additional Comments Permanent competitive or non-competitive appointment.
This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.
This position may require travel throughout New York State
including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.
"We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...
"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.
The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. 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"
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources Management Group, MRF/PHS1/4079
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference MRF/PHS1/4079 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MRF/PHS1/4079, 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.