Public Health Specialist I

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Job Summary

The Public Health Specialist I will perform and/or assist in performing activities related to physical inspections and surveys of facilities within the jurisdiction served by the District Office. The incumbent will assist to support the evaluation of environmental health conditions and document violations of the State Sanitary Code. The incumbent will also conduct emergency response work; collect environmental samples for laboratory testing; provide general information and technical assistance in response to emerging issues, such as wastewater surveillance, or other public health programs; enter data into environmental health program databases; and perform other appropriate related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and two years of experience in a public health, human services or health related program/organization field; OR four years of such experience.

Preferred Qualification

Bachelor's degree in a related Natural Science. Experience in inspection, investigation, or surveillance of environmental health conditions, and/or regulatory code compliance to improve the health and safety of the public. Experience conducting inspections at operations permitted/regulated by a governmental entity; Public speaking; Technical writing; Experience using Microsoft Access and Excel; Experience inputting data and extracting data.

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel up to 25% of the time will be required

The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire. Telecommuting will be available.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

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About Health Research, Inc.

Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRIplays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.