Review Vacancy
TitleStudent Assistant (multiple positions) - Zika
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $14.43 to $18.60 Hourly
Street Address Division of Epidemiology, Bureau of Communicable Disease Control
Sullivan County, Putnam County, Rockand County, and Westchester County
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be currently matriculated undergraduate or graduate college students. Documentation of current enrollment 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 Student 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 full-time at all locations through the summer, and may continue on a part-time basis through October 31, 2016. 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 is potential for exposure to infectious material and/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. Candidates must maintain student status in order to retain and maintain continued employment.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Human Resources Management Group - DJA/SA/Zika
Email Address resume@health.ny.gov
Address
Street Room 2217 Corning Tower
Empire State Plaza
Notes on ApplyingSubmit resume and required college enrollment verification, preferably in PDF format, to Human Resources Management Group, DJA/SA/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/SA/Zika and your work location availability preference(s) included in the subject line. Failure to include documentation of college enrollment and/or the required information in the subject line of your email or fax may result in your resume not being considered for this position. Resumes accepted until July 15, 2016.