Public Health Specialist II

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Health Research Inc. is seeking a Public Health Specialist II (PHSII) to join a multidisciplinary team of public health professionals in the Center for Environmental Healths Bureau of Toxic Substance Assessment (BTSA). The PHSII will work in BTSAs new School Environmental Health Program section and will have an opportunity to help expand and enhance this growing program and contribute to the programs statewide implementation and success. The incumbent will assist schools with implementation of best practices in school environmental health to improve indoor air quality reduce virus transmission improve the health and learning of school-aged children and improve working conditions for other building occupants. Specific duties will include supporting senior staff to prepare correspondence to schools summarizing their environmental health indicators and assisting with the collection of indoor air quality data. The PHSII will also maintain communications with enrolled schools assist with the development and facilitation of an environmental health communication network among K-12 schools and communicate with Stakeholders Steering committee members subject matter experts and program partners. Other responsibilities will include assisting with the monitoring tracking and evaluation of schools and attending regional seminars and tabling events.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in a related field and one year of relevant experience in a public health human services or health related program/organization; OR an Associates degree in a related field and three years of such experience; OR five years of such experience. A Masters degree in a related field may substitute for one year of general experience.

Preferred Qualifications

MPH or Graduate degree in above or related fields. Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks and activities. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and networking skills. Experience collaborating with external partners. Experience with K-12 schools. Knowledge of various environmental health topics. Experience with program development or implementation with various audiences. Experience using Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Tableau.

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting grant deliverables and contract deliverables is required.

Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel up to 25% of the time may be required.

The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York New Jersey Connecticut Vermont or Massachusetts prior to hire. Telecommuting will be available.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Qualified Individuals with Disabilities/Qualified Protected Veterans

About Health Research Inc.

Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research Inc. (HRI) your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization HRIplays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH) Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC) and other health-related entities.