About the role#
This is a temporary, full-time Student Assistant position with the New York State Department of Health. You will support the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) by assisting district office staff with administrative tasks and field inspections. This role offers an opportunity to gain experience in public health through on-the-job training. Please note that this position may require travel throughout the state, including overnight stays in areas without public transportation.
What you'll do#
- Perform administrative support functions for CEH district office staff.
- Conduct environmental health inspections in the field to ensure compliance with the New York State Sanitary Code and relevant regulations.
What you'll need#
- You must provide documentation of current matriculation with your resume.
- You must maintain your status as a matriculated student to keep this position.
- Preference is given to undergraduate or graduate students pursuing careers in public or environmental health, or those studying Public Health or Environmental Engineering.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities are preferred.
- We look for candidates with solid interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Experience with Microsoft Office and other computer programs is preferred.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Middletown, New York.
- Schedule: 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
- Compensation: $16 to $20.53 per hour, depending on academic level.
- This is a non-competitive, temporary appointment.
About New York State
New York State operates as a government administration entity. It manages public services and policy implementation across the region. The organization maintains its primary office at 123 William Street in New York. It employs over 4,000 staff members to carry out its administrative functions.
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