Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO), an affiliate of Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG), is focused on delighting clients with world-class managed staffing and talent consulting services. SSO is committed to a diverse workforce, which is a reflection of our clients and the people they serve.
Cayuga - Public Health Fellow II (Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Health)
In 2021, the New York State Public Health Corps (NYSPHC) Fellowship Program was formed to support New York State public health preparedness and response related to the COVID-19 pandemic and other public health emergencies. In August 2024, the next cohort of NYSPHC Fellows will be mobilized across New York State to 1) provide critical support and services to the New York State Department of Health, local health departments (LHD), and community-based sites in response to both current and future public health emergencies, (2) build effective communication and messaging throughout the State to support key strategies addressing public health efforts, and (3) facilitate connections among the community level public health stakeholders required to strengthen and sustain public health learning and action partnerships. Public Consulting Group LLC (PCG), as the project manager, and its affiliate, Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO), have partnered with NYSPHC for SSO to recruit and hire Fellows for the 2024-2026 Public Health Corps Cohort.
Applicants MUST submit the following components with their application:
Resume
Statement of Purpose – Upload under “Cover Letter” section of application, 500 words or less
2 Professional References – Upload under “Additional Documents” section of application
Responsibilities
As a Public Health Fellow II, you will be responsible for working with the designated host organization to provide specialized professional services related to identified public health priorities. The Public Health Fellow II will have an onsite presence based on the needs of the host organization. The host organization may require up to 100 percent onsite work and/or local travel.

• Comply with NYSPHC requirements, including successfully completing Cornell University’s Public Health Essentials Certificate Course and University of Miami’s Building Expertise in Administration and Management Certificate course.
• Comply with PCG project and SSO employment and program requirements.
• Focus efforts in at least one of the following areas: communications; emergency preparedness and response; epidemiology; laboratory; policy development; program and organizational management; and stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities and tasks may include:
• Facilitate public health investigations and surveillance activities to gather information on COVID-19, emerging or future public health threats, and/or chronic or communicable diseases.
• Provide public health education, training, and outreach programs.
• Collect, review, and enter data required by the host organization.
• Prepare written summaries, reports, and action plans.
• Create and disseminate communications for public health outreach.
• Educate and facilitate the public in obtaining appropriate services.
• Communicate regularly with the NYSPHC Fellowship Placement Coordinator.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Fellowship Position Specific Description
The Cayuga Public Health Fellow II will work in Emergency Preparedness, focusing on environmental health and other/unspecified communicable disease. The fellow will:

• Support public health emergency preparedness response efforts across all divisions of the Health Department
• Assist with material and public information development regarding public health emergency preparedness
• Provide direct support to the Environmental Health Services division, including support on water quality, lead-poisoning prevention, vector-borne disease prevention, and other environmental health programming
• Assist with development and implementation of public health communications, outreach, and education
• Support the Health Department with other appropriate duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• At least one of the following:
• Two years of experience within a health, public health, education, human services, community-based organization, or institutional setting
• Two years of experience in administrative, personnel, fiscal, or other related operational activity
• Bachelor's degree
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with computers, including word processing, email, data entry, using spreadsheets and databases, and creating presentations.
• Critical thinking and sound judgment.
• A flexible, adaptive, and composed attitude with the ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse individuals.
• Phenomenal work ethic with a positive attitude.
• Employment is contingent on completion of a background check.
• Must be able to meet position requirements, including reporting for onsite work or local travel as required.
• If a fully remote position, must have reliable internet access.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Staffing Solutions Organization LLC is an e-Verify participant.
Compensation for roles at Staffing Solutions Organization LLC (SSO) varies depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, SSO provides a reasonable range of compensation for this role. In addition, SSO provides a range of benefits for this role.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an Employment Visa at this time.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. Staffing Solutions Organization LLC is an e-Verify participant.