Public Health Sanitarian Trainee-HELP Program DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS Under direct supervision, an employee in this class performs elementary professional environmental health work while undergoing supervised in-service training. The incumbent assists in executing and enforcing the provisions of the Public Health Law, the New York State and Suffolk County Sanitary Codes, and New York State Environmental Conservation Law, while undergoing on-the-job training to become qualified as a Public Health Sanitarian. The incumbent's training is provided by supervisors who assign progressively more responsible duties according to the trainee's experience and level of professional development. All work is reviewed throughout its progress and upon completion by a senior level Sanitarian or Public Health Engineer through frequent consultations and observations of office and field activities. Achievement of permanent competitive status as a Public Health Sanitarian without further examination is subject to completion of the approved NYSDOH training course, Basic Environmental Health Course (BEHC), within the first two years of employment in the public health sanitarian series. Does related work as required. TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES Participates in the inspection of food establishments, including restaurants, delicatessens, mobile units, schools, temporary food establishments (carnivals, feasts), private water supplies, private sewage disposal systems, bathing beaches and swimming pools, facilities for refuse disposal, x-ray installations, temporary residences, farm labor camps, air pollution control devices, sewage and industrial waste treatment plants, toxic materials storage facilities, water supply and marine monitoring; Collects water, food and other required samples for laboratory examination; Prepares and submits reports on investigations and field inspections. Benefits For You Now And Your Future Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage Pension Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays. Work-Life Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a good work-life balance. Overall, county government jobs offer a combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them an attractive option for many job seekers. Additional Position Locations: Yaphank, Farmingville, Hauppauge Target Salary: $43,385 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Bachelor's Degree including, or supplemented by, a minimum of thirty (30) credit hours in the natural sciences, of which not more than twelve (12) credit hours are in the applied sciences. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT At the time of appointment, and during employment in this title, employees will be required to possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State. SUFFOLK COUNTY Non-Competitive Suffolk County’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity: Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan. We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices. We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices. Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. The Division of Human Resources within the Department of Human Resources, Personnel, and Civil Service understands that our chief organizational resource is people. We are committed to anticipating and meeting the changing needs of our workforce by keeping our employees at the forefront of every decision we make in Human Resources. We strive to elevate efficiency and engagement at the county and department level through standardized processes and state-of-the-art HR technology solutions that will provide the highest quality of customer service to our employees, retirees, and prospective members of the County workforce. We are dedicated to achieving, encouraging, and supporting a diverse workforce and growing a community of employees that are engaged and excited about all the possibilities that working for the County Government can offer.

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