Posted and filing deadline dates.

Posted: April 15, 2024
Filing Deadline: April 26, 2024
 

Control No.

108-24

Title

Health Investigator - Communicable Diseases

Job Group

VIII

Class

C

If you apply for this job opening, your application (XD10 Form) must be submitted to the following location by the Filing Deadline: April 26, 2024 :

Mailing Location

Director of Program Development II (Personnel)
Department of Health
10 County Center Road
White Plains, NY 10607
Located in the Department of Health - New Rochelle: Under general supervision, incumbents of this class are responsible for the surveillance and investigation of outbreaks of diseases by contacting, locating and interviewing cases identified from surveillance reports and as reported by physicians, clinics and hospitals. Responsibilities also include collecting specimens such as blood, urine, etc., and reporting results. Work also involves the implementation of the provisions of the Public Health Law and the Sanitary Code. Technical support is provided to medical personnel in the Department in relation to these tasks. Supervision is not a responsibility of this position. Does related work as required.
Required
Satisfactory completion of 60 credits which must have included or been supplemented by at least 15 credits in the biological, physical, natural or behavioral sciences (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Physiology, Psychology) and three years of experience working with the public where the primary function of the position was either interviewing, instructing or providing information or referral services in a health or medical related setting.
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of New York will be required at time of appointment and maintain same while in the title.
Notes
(1) The number of years of experience required in the minimum qualifications is based upon the presumption of full-time employment. Part-time experience will be prorated based on a 35 hour workweek. (2) Verified and documented volunteer (unpaid) experience will only be credited when specifically allowed by the job description or examination announcement.
Special Notes
Education beyond the secondary level must be from an institution recognized or accredited by the Board of Regents of the New York State Education Department as a post-secondary, degree-granting institution.
Filing an application for a posting does not substitute or relieve you of the requirement to file appropriate application and fee when the civil service exam may be announced.
Salary: $59,195 - $73,785
Submit: Application (XD-10) and resume
Include the control number of this job posting on your application (XD-10). An application fee is not required at this time. Please submit an application (XD-10) and resume.