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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/11/17

Applications Due08/25/17

Vacancy ID42972

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitleAssistant Research Scientist/Research Scientist 1 (Toxic Substances) - 17297

Occupational CategoryI.T. Engineering, Sciences

Salary Grade14

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

Salary RangeFrom $44564 to $70566 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

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? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Center for Environmental Health

Bureau of Toxic Substances Assessment (BTSA)

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Minimum Qualifications Grade 14 - Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Health or Science, Toxicology, Pharmacology or another closely related field and at least one year of applied experience in an area related to human health risk assessment. Thirty graduate hours leading to an advanced degree in an appropriate field may be substituted for the required experience.
Grade 18 - Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Health or Science, Toxicology, Pharmacology or another closely related field and at least two years of professional applied research experience in an area related to human health risk assessment or a Master’s degree in the above fields and one year of professional applied research experience in an area related to human health risk assessment.

Preferred Qualifications:
The preferred candidate will have demonstrated ability to critically evaluate and interpret scientific studies and data; experience in conducting multi-media human health risk assessments; and knowledge of environmental contaminants and their public health implications. Preference will be given to candidates with excellent written and oral communication skills for both technical and general audiences; strong data management and analysis skills; good organizational skills; and experience with PC software.

Duties Description The incumbent will participate in evaluating public health risks from exposure to contaminants in environmental media (water, air, and soil, with an emphasis on drinking water) and in food and consumer products using available scientific data. These evaluations will use qualitative and quantitative risk assessment concepts and methods to evaluate risk and will recommend approaches to reduce risk. The incumbent will be responsible for developing or contributing to a variety of written reports describing the risk analyses in a timely manner, and will respond to public inquiries on a variety of environmental health subjects.

Additional Comments Contingent Permanent, non-competitive, fulltime

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources Management Group - MT/ARS/RS1/17297

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address Personnel@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Room 2217 Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit resume to Human Resources Management Group, MT/ARS/RS1/17297, 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 the Reference Code MT/ARS/RS1/17297 included in the subject line. Failure to include 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 8/25/17.

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