Location: Albany,NY, USA
NY HELP Yes
Agency Health, Department of
Title Public Health Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) - 41457
Occupational Category Other Professional Careers
Salary Grade 18
Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range From $52198 to $82656 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 10%
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? Yes
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
County Albany
Street Address Center for Environmental Health - Bureau of Community Environmental Health and Food Program
Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12237
Duties Description The Public Health Specialist (PHS) 1 in the Bureau of Community Environmental Health and Food Protection (BCEHFP) will enforce the provisions of New York State's Public Health Law and other State and federal laws, rules, and regulations relating to community environmental health and safety. The BCEHFP develops environmental health regulations and associated program guidance to ensure that core environmental health program standards are achieved. The PHS 1 will assist in the implementation and monitoring of public health programs; provide direction, oversight, technical assistance, and training to local health departments; monitor program activities and progress towards contract deliverables; and prepare reports and correspondence. The incumbent will be placed in the Housing Hygiene Section, with their focus on childhood lead poisoning prevention activities.
Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS 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: and Reassignment Candidates: Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as a Public Health Specialist 1, Grade 18, or Trainee; OR current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive service in a title eligible to transfer to Public Health Specialist 1, Grade 18 or Trainee.Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will possess a master's degree in environmental health, environmental science, or public health. They will have experience with childhood lead poisoning prevention regulations and initiatives; experience monitoring contracts for compliance and progress towards grant deliverables; strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently; strong writing and editing skills; and working knowledge of Health Commerce System applications (LeadWeb, Electronic Clinical Laboratory Reporting System (ECLRS), New York State Immunization Information System (NYSIIS), Healthy Neighborhood Program (HNP), Mobitask, etc.)
Additional Comments Travel throughout several counties to areas not served by public transportation is required (10%).One full-time competitive or non-competitive permanent appointment opportunity. For additional information about NY HELPS Program, please refer to Position may be filled at a trainee level (equated to a 14 or 16) or 18, depending upon the qualifications of the candidate. Transfer candidates may be asked for their Social Security Number to verify your transfer eligibility. For more information on transfer types, transfer eligibility criteria, and the current transfer determinants for your title, visit the following website: Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency. Please see for additional information. 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:
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Name Human Resource Group, MRF/PHS1/41457
Telephone (518) ###-####
Fax (518) ###-####
Email Address ...@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza
City Albany
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 ...@health.ny.gov, with Reference MRF/PHS1/41457 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MRF/PHS1/41457, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) ###-####. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.