Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleHealth Education Media Specialist 2 - 77220

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $63108 to $80248 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Provisional

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

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

Location

County Albany

Street Address PAG/BMCC

Empire State Plaza, Corning Tower

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and two years of experience in the preparation and distribution of education and/or promotion materials, one year of which is in health education and/or health promotion, in print media (e.g., brochures, posters, ads, newsletters) and/or electronic media (e.g., radio and TV public service announcements, videos, interactive computer programs). Thirty college credit hours in educational communications, communications, mass media, journalism, creative or technical writing, radio/television production or news writing, public health education, marketing or advertising, can be substituted for up to one year of the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications: • Highly organized
• Detail oriented
• Possess strong interpersonal skills for working in a cross-functional team environment
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to maintain multiple projects with complex details and timelines
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Eperience using MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint

Duties Description Plan, direct and evaluate mass media and/or community outreach health education and promotion campaigns for specific target audiences on various health issues; direct and assess formative market research and evaluation of health education and promotion materials, approaches and techniques; advise department staff and local health officials on the application of mass media and community outreach approaches to public health issues, problems and/or needs; and serve as liaison with other state agencies, and public and private groups involved in health education and promotion.

Additional Comments 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.

Contact Information

Name Human Resources Management Group, MNS/HEMS2/77220

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

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 MNS/HEMS2/77220 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, ML/HEMS2/77220, 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.