Position Information

NY HELPYes

AgencyHealth, Department of

TitlePublic Health Field Service Representative 1 or Public Health Field Services Representative Trainee (NY HELPS) - 24528

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $53764 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County To Be Determined

Street Address Division of Epidemiology

City TBD

StateNY

Zip Code12237

Job Specifics

Duties Description The Public Health Field Service Representative 1 (PHFSR1) will conduct Tuberculosis (TB) Program activities in the MARO Region. The incumbent will, assist in providing on-site technical advice and direction to local health departments for all TB related outbreaks/events within the region; assist with new contact investigations across multiple jurisdictions; participate with other regional staff on expanded contact investigations in congregate settings, such as homless shelters, schools, workplaces, prisons/jails, etc.; collect, record and monitor TB case/suspect data using DOH data systems to ensure accurate/timely case follow-up and completion of NYSDOH and CDC reports; assist in facilitating the continuity of care and management of inmates with active/suspect TB as they are transferred within NYSDOCCS facilities and as the re-enter the general population; assist in the development/presentation of in-service education and training within the region; and other TB related activities within the catchment area.

Minimum Qualifications Transfer: Current NYS Department of Health (DOH) employee with permanent or contingent-permanent status as a Public Health Field Services Representative 1 (G18), OR current NYS DOH employee with one year or more of permanent, contingent-permanent competitive or non-competitive service as a Public Health Representative 2 (G16) or Public Health Representative 3 (G18) and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law OR current NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service in a title at or above G11 and eligible to transfer to Public Health Field Service Representative Trainee 1 under Section 70.4 of the Civil Service Law by having a specialized bachelor’s degree and obtained a passing score on the current NYS Department of Civil Service Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) select titles eligible list# 50-002, or Public Health Field Services Representative Trainee 1 list# 00-501.

Public Candidates: Active list candidate on the Professional Career Opportunities (PCO) select titles eligible list# 50-002 with a score of 100 or higher

NY HELPS* To be eligible for a NY HELPS appointment, the candidate must have:

Public Health Field Services Representative Trainee 1: A bachelor's degree or higher in behavioral health/science, biochemistry, biological science, biology, biostatistics, biotechnology, chemistry, community health, counseling, education, epidemiology, health administration, health communication, health education, health promotion, health science, health and wellness, human services, humanities, infection control/prevention, microbiology, molecular biology, nursing, nutrition, occupational health, physical therapy, physics, pre-med, psychology, public health, public policy, social work, sociology, statistics, or substance abuse counseling.

Public Health Field Services Representative Trainee 2: A bachelor's degree in one of the above referenced fields AND Either 1. One year of professional experience. performing on-site public health program and service reviews, including provision of technical assistance, education, and outreach activities to ensure compliance with State and federal public health laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines; OR 2. A master's or higher degree in behavioral health/science, biochemistry, biological science, biology, biostatistics, biotechnology, chemistry, community health, counseling, education, epidemiology, health administration, health communication, health education, health promotion, health science, health and wellness, human services, humanities, infection control/prevention, microbiology, molecular biology, nursing, nutrition, occupational health, physical therapy, physics, pre-med, psychology, public health, public policy, social work, sociology, statistics, or substance abuse counseling.

Public Health Field Services Representative: A bachelor's degree in one of the above referenced fields AND Either 1. Two years of professional experience. performing on-site public health program and service reviews, including provision of technical assistance, education, and outreach activities to ensure compliance with State and federal public health laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines; OR 2. A master's or higher degree in behavioral health/science, biochemistry, biological science, biology, biostatistics, biotechnology, chemistry, community health, counseling, education, epidemiology, health administration, health communication, health education, health promotion, health science, health and wellness, human services, humanities, infection control/prevention, microbiology, molecular biology, nursing, nutrition, occupational health, physical therapy, physics, pre-med, psychology, public health, public policy, social work, sociology, statistics, or substance abuse counseling AND one year of professional experience. performing on-site public health program and service reviews, including provision of technical assistance, education, and outreach activities to ensure compliance with State and federal public health laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in communicable disease epidemiology and disease surveillance, activites, especially in a prison setting. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently. Experience using NYSDOH data systems, such as the Electronic Clinical Laboratory Reporting System (ECLRS) and the Communicable Disease Electronic Surveillance System (CDESS).

Additional Comments The position may be filled in Central Islip or New Rochelle.

Permanent, competitive, full-time. Two year traineeship leading to a G18. Transfer candidates may be asked for SSN to verify title history and eligibility.

This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.

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...

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

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov to make a request.

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.

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How to Apply

Name Human Resources Management Group

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference NMH/PHFSR1/24528 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, NMH/PHFSR1/24528, 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. Resumes will be accepted until October 31, 2025.