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Public Health Specialist Trainee 1, G-13
Occupation Group
Natural and Physical Sciences
Salary Information
Starting Salary
$46,529
Career Ladder Information
| Title | Grade | Hiring Rate/yr | Job Rate/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public Health Specialist Trainee 1 | 13 | $49,363 | $63,169 |
| Public Health Specialist Trainee 2 | 14 | $52,198 | $66,634 |
| Public Health Specialist 1 | 18 | $65,001 | $82,656 |
| Public Health Specialist 2 | 23 | $84,156 | $106,454 |
| Public Health Specialist 3 | 27 | $103,784 | $127,830 |
All salary grades for trainees titles are non-statutory (NS) equated to the salary grade identified. These grade equations apply to the starting salaries in their respective salary schedule for the traineeship levels.
Job Description
Public Health Specialists enforce the provisions of New York State's Public Health Law (PHL) and other State and federal laws, rules, and regulations relating to community environmental health, sanitation, and safety. Incumbents conduct on-site inspections and surveys to evaluate environmental health conditions and/or regulatory and code compliance to improve the health, safety, and wellbeing of individuals and the public; and provide technical assistance to local health departments/units (LHU), healthcare facilities, and other organizations with a specific focus on environmental health.
Trainees will receive a combination of structured training, on-the-job training, and/or practical job performance to gain the knowledge and experience necessary to function at the full performance level.
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Minimum Qualifications
You must meet the requirements below to qualify for this title.
Either 1. A qualifying bachelor's or higher degree* OR
2. A bachelors or higher degree including or supplemented by 30 qualifying semester credit hours*
*Qualifying degrees and coursework: animal science, bacteriology, biochemical engineering, biochemistry, biological science, biology, biophysics, chemical engineering, chemical science, chemistry, civil engineering, civil engineering technology, climate change, coastal engineering, earth science, ecohydrology, ecology, electrical science, electrical engineering, engineering science, engineering science in wastewater, engineering technology, environmental biology, environmental engineering, environmental health, environmental resource engineering, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental toxicology, food science, geochemistry, geological engineering, geology, health physics, hydrology, hydrology and water resource science, industrial hygiene, marine biology, mechanical engineering, medical science, medical technology, microbiology, molecular biology, natural science, nursing, occupational health, physical science, physics, pre-med, structural engineering, toxicology, water resources engineering, water resources and environmental engineering.
Advanced Placement
If chosen, you may, at the agency's discretion, be appointed to a higher level. You must inform the agency of any additional qualifications at your interview.
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For Trainee 2 you must also have:
Either 1. One year of experience conducting inspections to determine compliance with federal, state or local environmental health laws, regulations, or established public health standards; and/or monitoring public health environmental hazards and/or developing methods to control or eliminate such hazards or the spread of disease.OR
2. A qualifying master's or higher degree*OR
3. A master's or higher degree including or supplemented by 30 qualifying semester credit hours* OR<
For appointment to the Full Performance Level, you must also have:
Either 1. Two years of experience conducting inspections to determine compliance with federal, state or local environmental health laws, regulations, or established public health standards; and/or monitoring public health environmental hazards and/or developing methods to control or eliminate such hazards or the spread of disease. OR
2. A qualifying master's or higher degree* AND one year of experience conducting inspections to determine compliance with federal, state or local environmental health laws, regulations, or established public health standards; and/or monitoring public health environmental hazards and/or developing methods to control or eliminate such hazards or the spread of disease<OR
3. A master's or higher degree including or supplemented by 30 qualifying semester credit hours*AND one year of experience conducting inspections to determine compliance with federal, state or local environmental health laws, regulations, or established public health standards; and/or monitoring public health environmental hazards and/or developing methods to control or eliminate such hazards or the spread of disease.
*Qualifying degrees and coursework: animal science, bacteriology, biochemical engineering, biochemistry, biological science, biology, biophysics, chemical engineering, chemical science, chemistry, civil engineering, civil engineering technology, climate change, coastal engineering, earth science, ecohydrology, ecology, electrical science, electrical engineering, engineering science, engineering science in water, waste and environmental engineering, engineering technology, environmental biology, environmental engineering, environmental health, environmental resource engineering, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental toxicology, food science, geochemistry, geological engineering, geology, health physics, hydrology, hydrology and water resource science, industrial hygiene, marine biology, mechanical engineering, medical science, medical technology, microbiology, molecular biology, natural science, nursing, occupational health, physical science, physics, pre-med, structural engineering, or toxicology.
How to Apply
The November 2022 PCO Examination is closed, applications are no longer being accepted