Review Vacancy
TitlePublic Health Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) - 4094, 4095
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually
Duties Description Travel throughout several counties to areas not served by public transportation is required (30%).
The Public Health Specialist’s (PHS’s) will 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 incumbents 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.
PHS’s 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 incumbents will be responsible for conducting inspections at food service establishments, children's camps, hotels/motels, etc.; conducting sanitary surveys; reviewing operation reports; sampling results and compliance schedules; and responding to reports of possible contamination at regulated facilities.
The incumbents will also be tasked with the preparation of inspection reports, correspondence to operators citing deficiencies, and informing operators of corrective actions. The PHS’s will prepare and present enforcement actions against facilities found in non-compliance. The incumbents will play a critical role in the education of operators, owners, and the general public regarding environmental health issues. The PHS’s will also provide training and technical assistance to facility owners or operators.
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: https://www.cs.ny.gov/pco/pco-title-details/title-info.cfm?jobcode=4414101&type=Select
Transfer 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 candidates 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 monitor public health environmental hazards and/or develop methods to control and eliminate such hazards or the spread of disease. The preferred candidates will also possess the ability to communicate effectively, work independently, and in a group. The preferred candidate will also have the ability to manage their time within the office and in the field.
Additional Comments Two full-time competitive or non-competitive permanent appointment opportunities available.
For additional information about NY HELPS Program, please refer to: https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/index.cfm
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: https://careermobilityoffice.cs.ny.gov/cmo/gotit/title-search/index.cfm
Degrees awarded from educational institutions outside of the United States, or its territories must be independently verified for equivalency.
Please see: https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm 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...
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
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.
NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources Management Group
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Rm 2217
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/PHS1/4094,4095 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MRF/PHS1/4094,4095, 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.