StateJobsNY

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

Title Public Health Field Service Representative 1 or Public Health Field Services Representative Trainee (NY HELPS)- 24569

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $46529 to $77912 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Westchester

Street Address Division of Epidemiology, Bureau of Tuberculosis Control

145 Huguenot Street

City New Rochelle

StateNY

Zip Code10801

Minimum Qualifications "Transfer: 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, contingent-permanent competitive or non-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 (PCO) select titles eligible list# 50-002, Public Administration Traineeship Transition (PATT) eligible list# 00-437, or Public Health Field Services Representative Trainee 1 list# 00-464.

Public Candidates: Active list candidate on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) select titles eligible list# 50-002 with a score of 100 or higher; OR

A bachelor's degree or higher

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in public health, epidemiology, biology or life sciences. Knowledge and experience in communicable disease epidemiology and disease surveillance activities. Experience providing training to health care providers and community-based organizations. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently. Experience using DOH data systems, such as the Electronic Clinical Laboratory Reporting System (ECLRS) and the Communicable Disease Electronic Surveillance System (CDESS).

Duties Description The PHFSR1/Trainee will assist with Regional Tuberculosis (TB) Program activities in the Metro Area Region.The incumbent will: assist in providing on-site technical advice and direction to local health departments for all TB related outbreaks/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, 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 the development/presentation of in-service education and training within the region; and other TB related activities in the catchment area.

Additional Comments Contingent Permanent, competitive, full-time. Two year traineeship leading to a G18. Transfer candidates may be asked for SSN to verify title history and eligibility.

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, NMH/PHFSR1/24569

Telephone

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Rm 2217, Corning Tower, ESP

City Albant

State NY

Zip Code 12237

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 NMH/PHFSR1/24569 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, NMH/PHFSR1/24569, 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 July 9, 2024.