Student Assistant - 15069 - Watertown

Duties Description

Do you enjoy the outdoors and have a passion for environmental and public health? Make your summer count by working as a Student Assistant for the New York State Department of Health’s Center for Environmental Health (CEH)!

Student Assistants support the mission of CEH by performing a variety of administrative and environmental health functions during New York State’s summer season and beyond. Student Assistant positions assist CEH district office environmental health staff by performing a variety of critical administrative support functions. Positions may also perform environmental health inspection functions in the field for the purposes of ensuring compliance with the New York State Sanitary Code and environmental health regulations.

A Student Assistant role provides interested individuals with the ability to gain real world experience in the field of public health through on-the-job training. Flexible opportunities are available from May to September, with the potential opportunity to extend into Fall 2026.

Minimum Qualifications

Documentation of current matriculation must be submitted with your resume.

Preferred Qualifications

• An undergraduate or graduate student interested in exploring a career in public/environmental health
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Problem solve effectively
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) and other computer programs as needed

Additional Comments

• Temporary, seasonal, non-competitive appointment opportunity
• Salary determined by academic level
• Hours worked and schedule are flexible and dependent upon assignment
• Maintain matriculated student status to retain employment
• This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation

Name

Human Resources Management Group

Email Address

resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street: Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217

Notes on Applying

Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference MRF/Summer2026/SA/WTN/15069 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MRF/Summer2026/SA/WTN/15069, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.