Environmental Specialist

In addition to contractual COLA increases, the annual salary of $78,899 will increase by $400 on the anniversary date for three years

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The incumbent in this position is responsible for oversight and coordination of programs related to West Nile virus and other environmental health programs. The incumbent is supervised by the Director of Environmental Health. Responsibilities include promoting public education, encouraging community awareness and regional prevention and control measures. Oversight may be exercised over technical staff. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

· Coordinate the county’s West Nile Prevention Program which includes coordinating mosquito control with all municipalities, including larviciding, adulticiding, and mosquito habitation reduction;

· Maintain and coordinate surveillance vertebrate host program;

· Maintain and coordinate vector surveillance program;

· Oversee and coordinate other vector control activities;

· Supervise public health technicians;

· Maintain database and informational material;

· Prepare community and outreach materials for dissemination through public education staff;

· Participate in other environmental health programs such as food, water, air and soil safety.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISITICS:

· Good knowledge of the principles of natural science and biology;

· Good knowledge of vector control activities;

· Good knowledge of public health principles, practices and administration;

· Good knowledge of the principles and practices for the development of studies related to public health issues;

· Working knowledge of modern public health methods of disease detection;

· Ability to gather information to evaluate data;

· Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with government agencies;

· Ability to acquire professional skill and knowledge of environmental health principles;

· Ability to work with and secure the cooperation of others;

· Ability to prepare technical records and make concise reports;

· Ability to use computer applications;

· Good observation;

· Good judgment;

· Tact;

· Courtesy;

· Physical condition commensurate with the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

OPEN- COMPETITIVE: Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with at least a Bachelor's Degree which includes the successful completion of a minimum of 30 semester credit hours in natural science, biology or related courses and two (2) years of experience in environmental health activities in New York State. Transcripts are required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Possession of a valid New York State Driver’s License.

2. Within one (1) year of appointment, certification as a Certified Commercial Category 8 Pesticide Applicator.

Juris. Class: Competitive

Albany County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Competitive class vacancies are filled by certified list provided by Albany County Civil Service. Should no certified list be available, candidates appointed to this position will be serving in a provisional appointment in accordance with New York State Civil Service Law. The candidate must successfully complete a competitive examination and be eligible for appointment in accordance with Civil Service Law and the Civil Service Rules for Albany County to obtain a permanent appointment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $78,899.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person