Public Health Sanitarian Trainee-HELP Program
Public Health Sanitarian Trainee-HELP Program
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Job Description
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
Under direct supervision an employee in this class performs elementary professional environmental health work while undergoing supervised inservice training. The incumbent assists in executing and enforcing the provisions of the Public Health Law theNew YorkStateand Suffolk County Sanitary Codes and New York State Environmental Conservation Law while undergoing onthejob training to become qualified as a Public Health Sanitarian. The incumbents training is provided by supervisors who assign progressively more responsible duties according to the trainees experience and level of professional development. All work is reviewed throughout its progress and upon completion by a senior level Sanitarian or Public Health Engineer through frequent consultations and observations of office and field activities.Achievement of permanent competitive status as a Public Health Sanitarian without further examination is subject to completion of the approved NYSDOH training course Basic Environmental Health Course (BEHC) within the first two years of employment in the public health sanitarian series.Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Participates in the inspection of food establishments including restaurants delicatessens mobile units schools temporary food establishments (carnivals feasts) private water supplies private sewage disposal systems bathing beaches and swimming pools facilities for refuse disposal xray installations temporary residences farm labor camps air pollution control devices sewage and industrial waste treatment plants toxic materials storage facilities water supply and marine monitoring;
Collects water food and other required samples for laboratory examination;
Prepares and submits reports on investigations and field inspections.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES SKILLS ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Good knowledge of the natural sciences; working knowledge of the principles of mathematics; ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with coworkers property owners operators of business establishments public officials and the general public; ability to exercise good judgment tact and courtesy; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Additional Position Locations: Yaphank Farmingville Hauppauge
Target Salary: $43385
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation froma college with federallyauthorized accreditation or registration by NY Statewith a Bachelors Degree including or supplemented by a minimum of thirty 30 credit hours in the natural sciences of which not more than twelve 12 credit hours are in the applied sciences.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
At the time of appointment and during employment in this title employees will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
SUFFOLKCOUNTY
NonCompetitive
Suffolk Countys Commitment to Diversity Inclusion & Equity:
- Our focus is to promote support and implement the Countywide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
- We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
- We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.
Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race color religion creed national origin ancestry disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship sex sexual orientation gender identity age citizenship marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Trainee
