Department of Civil Service

Natural and Physical Sciences

Starting Salary

$56,604

Career Ladder Information

(Not Available)

• Department of Health

A bachelor's including or supplemented by 30 semester credit hours in animal science, bacteriology, biochemical engineering, biochemistry, biological sciences, biology, chemical engineering, chemical science, chemistry, civil engineering, coastal resources management, ecology, ecosystem management, engineering technology, electrical engineering, electrical science, environmental biology, environmental engineering, environmental health, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental toxicology, geochemistry, geological engineering, geology, health physics, hydrology, industrial hygiene, marine science, mechanical engineering, medical science, medical technology, microbiology, mining engineering, molecular biology, natural sciences, nursing, occupational health, petroleum engineering, physics, structural engineering, transportation engineering, or urban forestry; AND two years of professional experience assessing the impact of toxic substances on public health.

OR

A bachelor's degree in animal science, bacteriology, biochemical engineering, biochemistry, biological sciences, biology, chemical engineering, chemical science, chemistry, civil engineering, coastal resources management, ecology, ecosystem management, electrical science, electrical engineering, engineering technology, environmental biology, environmental engineering, environmental health, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental toxicology, geochemistry, geological engineering, geology, health physics, hydrology, industrial hygiene, marine science, mechanical engineering, medical science, medical technology, microbiology, mining engineering, molecular biology, natural sciences, nursing, occupational health, petroleum engineering, physics, structural engineering, transportation engineering, or urban forestry; AND two years of professional experience assessing the impact of toxic substances on public health.

OR

A Master¿s degree in animal science, bacteriology, biochemical engineering, biochemistry, biological sciences, biology, chemical engineering, chemical science, chemistry, civil engineering, coastal resources management, ecology, ecosystem management, electrical engineering, electrical science, engineering technology, environmental biology, environmental engineering, environmental health, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental toxicology, geochemistry, geological engineering, geology, health physics, hydrology, industrial hygiene, marine science, mechanical engineering, medical sciences, medical technology, microbiology, mining engineering, molecular biology, natural science, nursing, occupational health, petroleum engineering, physics, structural engineering, transportation engineering, or urban forestry; AND one year of professional experience in assessing the impact of toxic substances on public health.

Physical/Medical Requirements

A medical examination will be required prior to appointment to ensure that you are able to satisfactorily perform the duties of these positions with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates will be required to complete the OSHA Respirator Questionnaire and be certified to use cartridge respirators. To obtain a complete statement of the physical and medical standards, go to http://www.cs.ny.gov/ehs/forms.cfm. You are responsible for payment of the clinical laboratory test fee.

The November 2022 PCO Examination is closed, applications are no longer being accepted