Student Assistant - 07148

New York State Department of Health; Town of Oneonta (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The New York State Department of Health is seeking Student Assistants to support the Adolescent Tobacco Use Prevention Act enforcement program. Under supervision, you will participate in compliance inspections, document observations, and assist with records and data entry, all while maintaining student status.

Temporary, seasonal appointment with flexible hours. Applicants must be under 21 and currently matriculated.

Qualifications

• Must be currently matriculated in a school program (high school/college/university).
• Preferred candidates are undergrad/grad students seeking a public health career.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with compliance inspections of tobacco and vapor product retailers.
• Document observations and inspection activities.
• Assist with enforcement-related records and data entry.
• Perform administrative support functions in CEH district offices and potentially field inspections.

Skills

Independence

Teamwork

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills (oral & written)

Education

Current matriculation in school program

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Duties Description

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.

Description

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.

The New York State Department of Health is seeking a Student Assistant to support the Adolescent Tobacco Use Prevention Act enforcement program. Under the direction of the senior staff, the Student Assistant will participate in compliance inspections of tobacco and vapor product retailers. Duties include attempting to purchase regulated products, documenting observations and inspection activities, and assisting with enforcement related records and data entry. This position requires an individual who is under 21 years of age, and proof that they are currently matriculated into a school program (high school/college/university).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Documentation of current matriculation must be submitted with your resume.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will be an undergraduate or graduate student interested in exploring a career in public/environmental health. They will have the ability to work independently and as part of a team; problem solve effectively; have 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. Must maintain matriculated student status to retain employment.

Candidates that are currently employed by other New York State agencies or State University of New York campuses may be required to obtain dual employment clearance before hire.

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

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NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.