What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Sanitarian I (HELPS) position at Albany County Health Department?
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DEPARTMENT: Department of Health
SALARY: $52,619, which will increase by $400 each year for three years in addition to COLA
WORK HOURS: 8:30am—4:30pm
BENEFITS:
- Paid Time-Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- NYS Retirement
- Health, Dental, Vision and Hearing
- Employee Assistance Program
RESPONSIBILITIES: This is technical work involving responsibility for assisting higher level Public Health Sanitarians and Engineers in carrying out the various elements of prevention and control programs affecting public health. Employees in this class are responsible for making inspections and carrying out specialized phases of the environmental health program in a municipal health department. Duties involve gathering information for use by higher level Public Health Sanitarians and Engineers in determining compliance with local and state Sanitary Code requirements. The work is performed under general supervision of either a higher level technical or professional employee who reviews reports and provides advisory assistance as necessary. Supervision over the work of others is not usually a responsibility of employees in this class. Does related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Completion of at least sixty (60) credit hours of academic education at a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university, including a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours in the Physical and/or Biological Sciences.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license at time of appointment and throughout employment.
With this application please upload: a Resume, Transcript, and Driver’s License.
Candidates will not have to take an exam for this title. This is a Hiring Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) Program-designated title. The HELP Program is a temporary program designed to help local government employers address current staffing issues. Traditionally, the titles filled under the HELP Program required job candidates to compete in a competitive exam to be considered for employment. For the duration of the program, this title will be classified as non-competitive and categorized as a “HELP Program” position. At the close of the program, this position will revert to competitive class status. Employees occupying positions filled through the HELP Program will be granted competitive class status without the need to participate in a competitive exam.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $52,619.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $400 - $52,619