Review Vacancy
TitleEntomological Assistant - Zika
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $14.40 to $14.40 Hourly
Street Address Division of Epidemiology, Bureau of Communical Disease Control
Multiple downstate New York State locations, and Albany
Minimum Qualifications Two years (16 credits) of college level biology courses that required laboratory coursework from an accredited college or university. Transcripts documenting a minimum of 16 credits in qualifying college courses must be submitted with your resume.
Preferred Qualifications
College level coursework in biology, entomology, ecology or arthropod-borne diseases. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work both independently and as part of a team. Experience using various software packages, including Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Access. Candidates must be comfortable working outdoors and performing physical activity.
Duties Description The Entomological Assistants will perform activities related to enhanced mosquito surveillance. Duties will include: deploying and maintaining adult and larval mosquito traps; collecting, sorting and identifying specimens; preparing and processing specimens for laboratory analysis; assisting in research activities; and collaborating with various public health partners.
Additional Comments Temporary, hourly, non-competitive. It is anticipated that these positions will be up to full-time at all locations. Regular travel is required and will include travel to areas that may not be served by public transportation. Duties will involve physical and outdoor activities. Since there will be potential exposure to infectious material or medical risks associated with this position, candidates who accept appointment may be required to wear protective equipment and/or undergo pre-employment and periodic medical monitoring.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources Management Group - DJA/EA/Zika
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Room 2217 Corning Tower Building
Empire State Plaza
Notes on ApplyingSubmit resume and required college transcript verifying a minimum of 16 credits of qualifying course work as described above, preferably in PDF format, to Human Resources Management Group, DJA/EA/Zika, 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 DJA/EA/Zika included in the subject line. Failure to include college transcripts and/or the required information in the subject line of your email or fax may result in your resume not being considered for these positions. Resumes accepted until May 16, 2016.