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The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The Public Health Specialist (PHS) 2 will be responsible for the implementation of environmental health programs within Essex, Franklin, and Hamilton Counties. This PHS 2 will be the first-line supervisor to Public Health Specialist and Sanitarian staff within the District Office. The incumbent would ensure that the inspection staff are performing their job duties in accordance with the Department’s expectations, provide the inspection staff with the knowledge and skills to ensure that public health regulations are being adhered to, and prepare and present enforcement actions against facilities found in non-compliance with sanitary code. Staff conduct inspections at restaurants, children's camps, hotels/motels, and temporary residences, which may include the inspection of community, non-community, and non-transient non-community water systems. The incumbent will conduct sanitary surveys, review operation reports, sample results, review compliance schedules, and respond to reports of possible contamination at regulated facilities. They will also prepare inspection reports, correspondence to powers/operators citing deficiencies, and inform operators of the necessary corrective actions.
The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Reassignment and Transfer Candidates: Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent permanent service as a Public Health Specialist 2, Grade 23; OR current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive service in a title eligible to 70.1 transfer to Public Health Specialist 2, Grade 23.NY HELPS Minimum Qualifications: A qualifying bachelor's or higher degree* AND three years of experience conducting on-site inspections and surveys to evaluate environmental health conditions and/or regulatory and code compliance to improve the health, safety, and well-being of individuals and the public; and providing technical assistance to local health departments/units (LHU), healthcare facilities, and other organizations with a specific focus on environmental health.*Please refer to the below for qualifying degrees below: animal science, bacteriology, biochemical engineering, biochemistry, biological science, biology, biophysics, chemical engineering, chemical science, chemistry, civil engineering, civil engineering technology, climate change, coastal engineering, earth science, ecohydrology, ecology, electrical science, electrical engineering, engineering science, engineering science in wastewater, engineering technology, environmental biology, environmental engineering, environmental health, environmental resource engineering, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental toxicology, food science, geochemistry, geological engineering, geology, health physics, hydrology, hydrology and water resource science, industrial hygiene, marine biology, mechanical engineering, medical science, medical technology, microbiology, molecular biology, natural science, nursing, occupational health, physical science, physics, pre-med, structural engineering, toxicology, water resources engineering, or water resources and environmental engineeringSubstitutions: A master’s degree in a related field can substitute for one year of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for two years of experience. Non-Competitive Promotion: If there are three or fewer qualified candidates interested in the appointment to this position, a permanent appointment may be made pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. To be eligible, candidates must be an employee of the Department of Health and have one year of permanent competitive service as a Senior Sanitarian, Grade 18 or Public Health Specialist 1, Grade 18.Promotional Provisional Opportunity: Current New York State Department of Health employee with one year of permanent competitive service as a Senior Sanitarian, Grade 18 or Public Health Specialist 1, Grade 18.Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate 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 environmental hazards and develop methods to control/ eliminate the spread of disease.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments One full-time competitive or non-competitive permanent, or provisional appointment opportunity. For additional information about NY HELPS Program, please refer to https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/index.cfm 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 If less than three interested and qualified New York State Department of Health employees serving in the direct-line, lower-level title(s) within the agency apply to this opportunity, the agency may make a non-competitive appointment under the NY HELPS program.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...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. 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
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The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Reassignment and Transfer Candidates: Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent permanent service as a Public Health Specialist 2, Grade 23; OR current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive service in a title eligible to 70.1 transfer to Public Health Specialist 2, Grade 23.NY HELPS Minimum Qualifications: A qualifying bachelor's or higher degree* AND three years of experience conducting on-site inspections and surveys to evaluate environmental health conditions and/or regulatory and code compliance to improve the health, safety, and well-being of individuals and the public; and providing technical assistance to local health departments/units (LHU), healthcare facilities, and other organizations with a specific focus on environmental health.*Please refer to the below for qualifying degrees below: animal science, bacteriology, biochemical engineering, biochemistry, biological science, biology, biophysics, chemical engineering, chemical science, chemistry, civil engineering, civil engineering technology, climate change, coastal engineering, earth science, ecohydrology, ecology, electrical science, electrical engineering, engineering science, engineering science in wastewater, engineering technology, environmental biology, environmental engineering, environmental health, environmental resource engineering, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental toxicology, food science, geochemistry, geological engineering, geology, health physics, hydrology, hydrology and water resource science, industrial hygiene, marine biology, mechanical engineering, medical science, medical technology, microbiology, molecular biology, natural science, nursing, occupational health, physical science, physics, pre-med, structural engineering, toxicology, water resources engineering, or water resources and environmental engineeringSubstitutions: A master’s degree in a related field can substitute for one year of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for two years of experience. Non-Competitive Promotion: If there are three or fewer qualified candidates interested in the appointment to this position, a permanent appointment may be made pursuant to Section 52.7 of the Civil Service Law. To be eligible, candidates must be an employee of the Department of Health and have one year of permanent competitive service as a Senior Sanitarian, Grade 18 or Public Health Specialist 1, Grade 18.Promotional Provisional Opportunity: Current New York State Department of Health employee with one year of permanent competitive service as a Senior Sanitarian, Grade 18 or Public Health Specialist 1, Grade 18.Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate 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 environmental hazards and develop methods to control/ eliminate the spread of disease.
Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments One full-time competitive or non-competitive permanent, or provisional appointment opportunity. For additional information about NY HELPS Program, please refer to https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/index.cfm 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 If less than three interested and qualified New York State Department of Health employees serving in the direct-line, lower-level title(s) within the agency apply to this opportunity, the agency may make a non-competitive appointment under the NY HELPS program.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...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. 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
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