Public Health Sanitarian Trainee or Public Health Sanitarian - Syracuse, United States - StateJobsNY

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    Permanent Transfer Candidates:

    Current DOH employee with permanent or contingent-permanent competitive status as a Public Health Sanitarian, G-14 OR current NYS employee with one year of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service in a qualified title G-11 or higher and eligible for transfer under Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law.


    NY HELPS for Sanitarian Trainee, NS:

    A bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 30 qualifying semester credit hours in animal science, biochemical engineering, biochemistry, biological sciences, biology, biophysics, chemical engineering, chemical science, chemistry, civil engineering technology, conservation biology, earth science, ecohydrology, electrical engineering, electrical science, emergency management, engineering science, engineering technology, environmental biology, environmental engineering, environmental health, environmental science, environmental studies, fire science, geochemistry, geology, health physics, health science, industrial hygiene, mechanical engineering, medical science, medical technology, microbiology, natural sciences, nursing, occupational health, occupation health and safety, physical science, physics, pre-med, structural engineering, toxicology, water resources engineering, water resource management, and water resources.

    NY HELPS for Public Health Sanitarian, G-14: A bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 30 qualifying semester credit hours in animal science, biochemical engineering, biochemistry, biological sciences, biology, biophysics, chemical engineering, chemical science, chemistry, civil engineering technology, conservation biology, earth science, ecohydrology, electrical engineering, electrical science, emergency management, engineering science, engineering technology, environmental biology, environmental engineering, environmental health, environmental science, environmental studies, fire science, geochemistry, geology, health physics, health science, industrial hygiene, mechanical engineering, medical science, medical technology, microbiology, natural sciences, nursing, occupational health, occupation health and safety, physical science, physics, pre-med, structural engineering, toxicology, water resources engineering, water resource management, and water resources AND one year of experience in environmental health protection defined as conducting inspections to determine compliance with federal, state, or local environmental laws, regulations, and established public health standards, OR experience in the identification and notification of public health environmental hazards and the development of methods to eliminate or control such hazards and/or the spread of disease and other environmental factors impacting the heath of individuals and/or the public, such as in hospitals and long term care facilities.


    Preferred Qualifications:
    Experience inspecting health care facilities or adult care facilities. Experience with interpreting regulations, conducting complaint investigations, conducting survey and monitoring health care programs' compliance with rules and regulations. Strong interpersonal skills, excellent decision making capability and strong writing and editing skills.

    Duties Description Inspect adult care facilities to evaluate environmental health, fire safety and general care requirements to determine compliance with the NYS Public Health Law, Sanitary Code, Medical Facilities Code and sections of the NYS Social Services Law.

    Write survey/inspection reports, cite deficiencies, review plans of correction, perform quality assurance of survey reports, and conduct follow-up surveys, inspections and/or complaint investigations.

    Additional Comments This position will at times require long distance and overnight travel not served by public transportation.

    Benefits of Working for NYSGenerous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
    Holiday & Paid Time Off

    • Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
    • Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
    • Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
    • Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA
    • Up to Eight (8) days of paid sick leave annually for M/C
    • Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional developmentHealth Care Benefits
    • Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
    • Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost Additional Benefits
    • New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership
    • NYS Deferred Compensation
    • Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
    • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
    • And many more.
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    Name Brian Vogel Telephone Fax Email Address AddressStreet Human Resources Management Group, Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza City Albany State NY Zip Code 12237 Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter, preferably in PDF format, by email to , with Reference BV/PHSan/52355 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, BV/PHSan/52355, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY , or by fax to Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.