Program Specialist, Tuberculosis Control (Department of Health) Position Available In Rockland, New York

Program Specialist, Tuberculosis Control (Department of Health)

Type:

Rockland County Government Salary/Pay Rate:

$42.77 /hour

Posted Date:

02/26/2025 4:24 PM The Rockland County Department of Health is seeking a candidate to perform public health surveillance and epidemiological work primarily involving overseeing the reporting and data collection functions of the Tuberculosis Control Program administered by the Department of Health. The work is performed under the direction of a higher-level administrator and work guidance (e.g. lead work) is provided to others. Candidates must possess good knowledge of the principles and practices of communicable disease control, including the roles of surveillance and epidemiology, medical terminology, government regulations regarding the identification and tracking of Tuberculosis and other communicable diseases. Candidates must also possess the ability to organize, analyze and present data, communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, establish and maintain cooperative relations with others; especially members of the medical community and the public in general and the ability to use computer software (e.g. Microsoft 365) in the analysis of communicable disease data•.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Master’s degree in Public Health and one (1) year of professional experience in epidemiology in a public health agency

Other Requirements and Information:

Residency in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut is a requirement for this position. Possession of a valid driver’s license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout the course of employment in this title This is a competitive position in Civil Service and reachability on an eligible list following a civil service examination is required for permanent appointment. Salary and Benefits are competitive with the public sector market including but not limited to the following: $42.77 Hourly Salary with an Annual Salary of $78,132.24 35 Hour work week Medical, Dental and Vision Time off including vacation, personal and holiday time New York State Pension eligibility Other benefits, including, but not limited to deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, leadership and other professional development training How to

Apply:

Please express interest no later than March 7th. Resumes can be sent to Resumes must clearly demonstrate satisfaction of the Minimum Qualifications above. Position open until filled.