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NY HELP Yes Agency Health, Department of Title Public Health Field Service Representative 1 or Public Health Field Services Representative Trainee (NY HELPS) - 24528 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 0% 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 County To Be Determined Street Address Division of Epidemiology City TBD State NY Zip Code 12237 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 bacheloru2019s 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 higherNY 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:u2022 Holiday & Paid Time Offu2022 Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)u2022 Pension from New York State Employeesu2019 Retirement System u2022 Shift & Geographic pay differentials u2022 Affordable Health Care optionsu2022 Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost u2022 NYS Deferred Compensation planu2022 Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bondsu2022 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 Healthu2019s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: 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 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. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resources Management Group Telephone 518-486-1812 Fax 518-473-3395 Email Address Address Street 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 as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to , 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.