Jurisdiction:
Jurisdictional Class: Competitive
Adopted: 10/20/05
Amended: 8/7/09; 4/22/10
PUBLIC
HEALTH SANITARIAN TRAINEE
DISTINGUISHING
FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The work involves
responsibility for applying physical, biological and social science principles
to detect, evaluate, control and manage non-engineering aspects of the
environment affecting public health. The
incumbent performs environmental investigations and inspections and ensures
compliance with applicable State and local sanitary laws, rules, codes and
policies. The work is performed under
the general supervision of a higher level Public Health Sanitarian. The incumbent may be assigned to lead the
work of others on assigned projects.
What distinguishes this position from a Public Health Sanitarian is the
level of experience in performing environmental activities and therefore, also
the level of oversight. Supervision is not a responsibility of this class. Does related work as
required.
TYPICAL
WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)
Performs a
variety of non-engineering public health inspections of public water supplies,
food service establishments, private water supplies, private sewage disposal
systems, bathing beaches, swimming pools, petroleum bulk storage tanks,
residential housing and campgrounds; identifies sources of contamination and
recommends corrective actions;
Performs a
variety of tests and activities to prevent disease and enhance public health;
Performs a
variety of investigations and prepares reports and recommendations based on the
results of investigations;
Performs
inspections of permitted establishments and reviews and issues permits
including permits, including permits for restaurants, food service vendors,
children’s comps and other establishments serving the public;
Performs
animal bit investigations, interviews persons involved and advised on
procedures to follow and issues notice of violation where applicable;
Manages an
environmental health program as required;
Develops
material to educate the public and enhance compliance with public health
programs;
Conducts
educational programs and training sessions on environmental health regulations
and procedures for a variety of audiences;
Reviews and
approves non-engineering plans for water supplies, sewage disposal, realty
subdivisions, swimming pools and beaches, petroleum bulk storage and food
service establishments;
Assists local
code enforcement officers in the evaluation of site location, design and
development of private water and private sewage disposal systems and temporary
and/or permanent residences;
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Interprets
laboratory reports and bacteriological analysis;
May
testify at enforcement proceedings.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,
ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Good knowledge
of the natural sciences and mathematics;
Working
knowledge of modern principles and practices of environmental health including inspection,
investigatory and survey methods;
Working
knowledge of State and local sanitary codes, laws and regulations,
Environmental Conservation Law and applicable provisions of the Agriculture and
Markets Law;
Working
knowledge of educating and interacting with the public;
Ability to
conduct non-engineering environmental health inspections, investigations and
surveys;
Ability to
deal effectively with the public;
Ability to
communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
Ability to
participate in assigned projects and lay-out work for others;
Ability to
prepare and deliver presentations in a clear, concise and articulate manner;
Ability to
analyze and organize data and prepare records and reports;
Ability to
understand and interpret complex oral instructions and/or written directions;
Ability to
operate a personal computer and utilize common office software programs;
Ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
Physical
condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:
A. Graduation
from a regionally accredited or NYS registered college, university or one
accredited by the NYS Board of Regents to grant degrees with a bachelor'’
degree or higher, including thirty (30) credit hours in the physical and
biological sciences; OR
B. Five
(5) years of experience as a Public Health Technician deemed satisfactory by
the Director of Public Health.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Satisfactory
completion of the appropriate training course approved by the NYS Department of
Health within one (1) year of appointment.
2. Possession of a valid
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Classification: Category 1