Senior Sanitarian (NY HELPS) - 51192
About The Position
The incumbent will inspect licensed and newly established nursing homes to evaluate environmental health, fire safety, and general care requirements to determine compliance with applicable regulations and federal and local laws, rules, and codes; NYS Public Health Law; Sanitary Code; and the NYS Social Services Law. In addition, the incumbent will translate observations into survey/inspection reports, cite deficiencies, review plans of correction, perform quality assurance of survey reports, perform pre-opening inspections, and conduct follow-up surveys, inspections and/or complaint investigations; and communicate with stakeholders. This requires the ability to clearly articulate observations both in writing and verbally; participate in emergency preparedness and response activities; and handle other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Permanent Transfer Candidates: Current NYS DOH employee with permanent status as a Senior Sanitarian, G-18.
- Non-Competitive Candidates Via NY HELPS: A bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 30 qualifying semester credit hours in a closely related field (biology, chemistry, engineering, physics, health science, natural sciences, etc.) AND two years of experience in environmental health protection defined as conducting inspections to determine compliance with federal, state, or local environmental laws, regulations, and established public health standards, OR experience in the identification and notification of public health environmental hazards and the development of methods to eliminate or control such hazards and/or the spread of disease and other environmental factors impacting the heath of individuals and/or the public, such as in hospitals and long term care facilities.
- A master's degree in a related field can substitute for one year of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for two years of experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience inspecting health care facilities.
- Experience with interpreting regulations, conducting complaint investigations, conducting survey and monitoring health care programs' compliance with rules and regulations.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently, excellent decision-making capability, and strong writing and editing skills.
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in environmental health, environmental science or public health.
- Federal Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Testing certification.
Responsibilities
- Inspect licensed and newly established nursing homes to evaluate environmental health, fire safety, and general care requirements to determine compliance with applicable regulations and federal and local laws, rules, and codes; NYS Public Health Law; Sanitary Code; and the NYS Social Services Law.
- Translate observations into survey/inspection reports, cite deficiencies, review plans of correction, perform quality assurance of survey reports, perform pre-opening inspections, and conduct follow-up surveys, inspections and/or complaint investigations; and communicate with stakeholders.
- Clearly articulate observations both in writing and verbally.
- Participate in emergency preparedness and response activities.
- Handle other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Holiday & Paid Time Off
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
- Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System
- Shift & Geographic pay differentials
- Affordable Health Care options
- Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
- NYS Deferred Compensation plan
- Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
