Public Health Specialist I

Grant funded position expected to last through June 30, 2027 with potential continued funding thereafter. Positions with a designated work location in New York City, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties will receive a $4,000 annual downstate adjustment (pro-rated for part-time positions).

About the role

The Public Health Specialist I will serve as a member of the Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention (BOHIP) team, supporting the improvement of public health.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update Heavy Metals Registry records.
• Conduct structured interviews to collect information related to heavy metal exposures.
• Communicate with registry participants, healthcare providers, and laboratories.
• Gather scientific and public health reference materials to support program activities.
• Assist with the identification, tracking, and documentation of occupational fatalities using public information sources and established databases.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in the sciences (chemistry, biology, biochemistry, physics, environmental science, earth science), health science, public health or a related field; OR
• Associate degree in a related field and two years of experience in public health, human services, or health related program/organization; OR
• Four years of such experience.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. (Visa sponsorship is not available for this position).
• Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location and be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states prior to hire: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts.
• Travel up to 10% of the time will be required.
• Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the sciences (chemistry, biology, biochemistry, physics, environmental science, earth science), health science, public health or a related field.
• Experience with structured questionnaire administration.
• Demonstrated, strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in the retrieval of health data from specialized databases to identify at-risk individuals/groups and determine levels of intervention needed for different analytes.
• Experience in creating injury prevention materials for vulnerable individuals and high-risk occupations and industry sectors.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Zotero.

Schedule

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with a combination of onsite and remote work.

Pay

Annual salary range: $56,025.00 - $56,025.00.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance – several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from.
• Flexible benefit accounts – medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking, and transit.
• Generous paid time off – paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation, and personal leave.
• Tuition support – assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities.
• Retirement benefits – participation in the New York State and Local Retirement System and optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan. Postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses.
• Employee Assistance Program – provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally.