Research Scientist 5 (Epidemiology) - 15015
- Employer
- NYS Department of Health
- Location
- Elsmere, NY
- Closing date
- Dec 5, 2023
Vacancy ID: 142917
https://statejobs.ny.gov/public/vacancyDetailsView.cfm?id=142917
Position Information
Agency: Health, Department of
Title: Research Scientist 5 (Epidemiology) - 15015
Occupational Category: I.T. Engineering, Sciences
Salary Grade: 31
Bargaining Unit: PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range: From $123721 to $150612 Annually
Employment Type: Full-Time
Appointment Type: Permanent
Jurisdictional Class: Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage: 10%
Schedule
Workweek: Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Workday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
Location
County: Albany
Street Address:
Division of Chronic Disease Prevention - Bureau of Tobacco Control
Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12237
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree Biology, Public Health, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Statistics/Biostatistics, Biomedical Science, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, or relevant degree and five years of post degree professional scientific research experience in a relevant field, OR a Doctorate degree in the above fields and three years of post degree professional scientific research experience in a relevant field.
Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have experience in tobacco control or a related field, such as public health, chronic disease, public policy, epidemiology, or sociology, and experience developing, implementing and evaluating population-based strategies. Preferred candidates will have experience in a leadership position overseeing a multi-component public health program including staff supervision, budget management, grant writing, and directly contributing to legislative proposals to advance public health. Preferred candidates will have a strong understanding of health disparities and the impact of racism and health inequity on tobacco control use and outcomes.
Duties Description: The Research Scientist 5 (Epidemiology) will serve as the Director of the Bureau of Tobacco Control. The Director is responsible for implementing effective science-based tobacco control interventions to prevent and reduce tobacco use; effectively invest and manage approximately $39 million in program resources and coordinate program delivery across the state; supervise and mentor approximately 20 program staff; manage the nearly $2 million/year CDC cooperative agreement; and other duties such as responding to legislative inquiries, preparing responses to media requests, facilitating program audits, implementing Governor Office and Department initiatives, and making public appearance and presentations.
Additional Comments: The incumbent is joining a successful, well-established, nationally recognized tobacco control program. Telecommuting is allowed up to 50%.
Permanent, non-competitive full-time position. Occasional travel, including overnights and travel to areas that may not be served by public transportation, is required (~10%).
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
• 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
• And many more...
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resource Management, EGB/RS5/15015/DCDP-BTC
Telephone: 518-486-1812
Fax: 518-473-3395
Email Address: resume@health.ny.gov
Address: RM 2217, Corning Tower Building, ESP, Albany, NY 12237
Notes on Applying: Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference EGB/RS5/15015/DCDP-BTC included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, EGB/RS5/15015/DCDP-BTC, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.
https://statejobs.ny.gov/public/vacancyDetailsView.cfm?id=142917
Position Information
Agency: Health, Department of
Title: Research Scientist 5 (Epidemiology) - 15015
Occupational Category: I.T. Engineering, Sciences
Salary Grade: 31
Bargaining Unit: PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary Range: From $123721 to $150612 Annually
Employment Type: Full-Time
Appointment Type: Permanent
Jurisdictional Class: Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage: 10%
Schedule
Workweek: Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Workday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? Yes
Location
County: Albany
Street Address:
Division of Chronic Disease Prevention - Bureau of Tobacco Control
Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12237
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree Biology, Public Health, Epidemiology, Infection Control, Statistics/Biostatistics, Biomedical Science, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, or relevant degree and five years of post degree professional scientific research experience in a relevant field, OR a Doctorate degree in the above fields and three years of post degree professional scientific research experience in a relevant field.
Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have experience in tobacco control or a related field, such as public health, chronic disease, public policy, epidemiology, or sociology, and experience developing, implementing and evaluating population-based strategies. Preferred candidates will have experience in a leadership position overseeing a multi-component public health program including staff supervision, budget management, grant writing, and directly contributing to legislative proposals to advance public health. Preferred candidates will have a strong understanding of health disparities and the impact of racism and health inequity on tobacco control use and outcomes.
Duties Description: The Research Scientist 5 (Epidemiology) will serve as the Director of the Bureau of Tobacco Control. The Director is responsible for implementing effective science-based tobacco control interventions to prevent and reduce tobacco use; effectively invest and manage approximately $39 million in program resources and coordinate program delivery across the state; supervise and mentor approximately 20 program staff; manage the nearly $2 million/year CDC cooperative agreement; and other duties such as responding to legislative inquiries, preparing responses to media requests, facilitating program audits, implementing Governor Office and Department initiatives, and making public appearance and presentations.
Additional Comments: The incumbent is joining a successful, well-established, nationally recognized tobacco control program. Telecommuting is allowed up to 50%.
Permanent, non-competitive full-time position. Occasional travel, including overnights and travel to areas that may not be served by public transportation, is required (~10%).
We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
• 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
• And many more...
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resource Management, EGB/RS5/15015/DCDP-BTC
Telephone: 518-486-1812
Fax: 518-473-3395
Email Address: resume@health.ny.gov
Address: RM 2217, Corning Tower Building, ESP, Albany, NY 12237
Notes on Applying: Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference EGB/RS5/15015/DCDP-BTC included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, EGB/RS5/15015/DCDP-BTC, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.
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