Public Health Sanitarian

Responsibilities

The work involves responsibility for the investigation and inspection of the non-engineering aspects of environmental health control by applying physical, biological and social science principles. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Supervising Public Health Sanitarian. While supervision is not a responsibility of this class, an incumbent may be assigned to provide guidance, direction, and training to Public Health Technicians. Does related work as required.

Minimum Qualification

a. Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s degree including thirty (30) credits hours in the natural sciences, of which not more than twelve (12) credit hours may be in the applied sciences **Please provide a copy of your transcripts at time of application**; or
b. Five (5) years full-time experience or its part-time equivalent as a Public Health Technician deemed satisfactory by the local Commissioner of Health or Public Health Director and have satisfactorily completed a public health training course approved by the New York State Health Department.

NOTE: Candidates who qualify under (a) must satisfactorily complete a public health training course approved by the State Health Department within two (2) years of appointment.

Special Requirement

Possession of a valid driver’s license appropriate to the vehicles operated or otherwise demonstrate their ability to meet the transportation needs of the job;

Must be available in the event of a public health emergency.

Salary: $48,941 (CSEA SG XI)

To Apply

Apply Online: https:/tiogacountyny.com/departments/personnel-civil-service/