Washington County Public Health is currently accepting applications to fill two vacancies in the title of Public Health Specialist*. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2024. The position involves public health work for assigned Public Health programs. The work is performed under the general direction of the Public Health Director and/or the Director of Patient Services. Supervision of others is not a responsibility of this position. Will perform all related work as required.

*This is a Civil Service Competitive position. Provisional appointee must take a future-dated exam and be reachable on the resulting Eligible List for permanent appointment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A) Possession of a master’s degree or higher in public health or health education from a regionally accredited or New York State-registered college or university; OR

B) Possession of a baccalaureate degree in health education, health science, public health, health promotion, community health, or health communications from a regionally accredited or New York State-registered college or university; OR

C) Possession of a baccalaureate degree in education, nursing, epidemiology, wellness and fitness, or nutrition from a regionally accredited or New York State-registered college or university and one (1) year experience in health education; OR

D) Possession of a baccalaureate degree in marketing, human services, social work or psychology from a regionally accredited or New York State-registered college or university and two (2) years’ experience in health education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must be available during a public health emergency, AND

must possess a valid New York State driver’s license at time of appointment.

STARTING RATE OF PAY: $28.89/hour plus excellent benefits

Qualified applicants should submit an application BY MAIL OR EMAIL to:

Washington County Public Health

383 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828

Applications will be accepted until filled.

Washington County is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $28.89 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Public Health

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person