"Alerted.org

NY HELP Yes

Agency Health, Department of

Title Public Health Specialist 1 (NY HELPS) - 7176

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade 18

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

Salary Range From $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 30%

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? Yes

County Orange

Street Address MARO Environmental Health - Middletown District Office

90 Crystal Run Road, Suite 200

City Middletown

State NY

Zip Code 10941

Duties Description The Public Health Specialist (PHS) 1 will provide support to the region with oversight of Local Health Department (LHD) annual program commitments and quarterly reporting of accomplishments. The incumbent will monitor LHD’s progress towards achievement of performance measure goals and annual Bureau of Community Environmental Health and Food Protection (BCEHFP)/program priorities/objectives. The PHS will identify program areas with significant deficiencies requiring LHD attention. They will also monitor and review LHD’s Environmental Health Information and Permitting System (EHIPS) and Web Focus data entries to evaluate if reporting requirements are being met. The PHS 1 will participate on joint inspections with LHD staff, conduct inspections of permitted facilities within regional jurisdiction, and oversee periodic evaluations of LHD program delivery and implementation, as established by the BCEHFP and with guidance from the Department of Environmental Health Protection (DEHP). They will serve as a point of contact for the LHD’s, the BCEHFP, and the DEHP on programmatic issues, accomplishments, initiatives, priorities, and identify/ communicate opportunities for LHD participation on focus groups. The PHS 1 will communicate to the LHD’s on annual and quarterly program goals, objectives, program initiatives, training schedules, and new opportunities. They will work with LHD’s to determine training and resource needs to the DEHP and BCEHFP. The incumbent will review environmental health data using the EHIPS, Leadweb, and Web Focus reports for accuracy and completeness. The PHS 1 will report findings with the LHD’s environmental health director, and staff will note these changes to the BCEHFP and DEHP. The incumbent will coordinate resolutions of EHIPS and Web Focus data reporting issues between LHD and BCEHFP, participate in train-the-trainer sessions, and attend relevant program training by the Department and US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Minimum Qualifications NY HELPS Minimum Qualifications: A qualifying bachelor's or higher degree*; OR a bachelor's degree or higher degree supplemented by 30 qualifying* semester credit hours.Candidates with advanced degrees and/or relevant experience may be appointed at a higher level at agency discretion. *Please refer to the below link for qualifying degrees, semester credit hours, and experience: https://www.cs.ny.gov/pco/pco-title-details/title-info.cfm?jobcode=4414101&type=SelectTransfer and Reassignment Candidates: Current New York State Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent permanent status as a Public Health Specialist 1, Grade 18, or Trainee; OR current New York State employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent permanent, competitive service in a title eligible to transfer to Public Health Specialist 1, Grade 18 or Trainee.Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have experience with Environmental Health (EH) program activities such as inspections of permitted facilities, foodborne illness outbreaks, drowning investigations, childhood lead activities, Statewide Financial Services (SFS), Leave & Accrual Tracking System (LATS), the Environmental Health and Information Permitting System (eHIPS), Health Commerce System (HCS), Web Focus, and Environmental Health Manual (EHM) Items. The incumbent will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate via verbal, written, and through presentation means. They will possess strong interpersonal skills, sound technical decision-making, strong writing/editing skills, and will effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects effectively. The preferred candidate will be detail oriented and possess effective time management skills. They will also be well versed in the State Sanitary Code, laws, regulations, and established public health standards. Supervisory experience would be encouraged.

Additional Comments Travel throughout several counties to areas not served by public transportation is required (30%).One full-time, competitive or non-competitive, permanent appointment opportunity available. For additional information about NY HELPS Program, please refer to https://www.cs.ny.gov/help/index.cfm Position may be filled at a trainee level (equated to a 14 or 16) or 18, depending upon the qualifications of the candidate. 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 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...NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.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

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

Name Human Resources Management Group, MRF/PHS1/7176

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street RM 2217 Corning Tower, ESP

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to [email protected], with Reference MRF/PHS1/7176 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MRF/PHS1/7176, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.