Public Health Specialist 1 (Exposure Assessment) (NY HELPS) - 6861

Asbestos Safety Training Program Public Health Specialist

If worker health and safety is something you are interested in, come join the Asbestos Safety Training Program, a part of the Bureau of Occupational Health and Injury Prevention. The Public Health Specialist will be responsible for evaluating New York State accredited asbestos safety training programs and its compliance with policies, regulations and procedures. By observing training courses and assessing compliance with regulatory and program requirements, this position helps ensure that asbestos workers receive accurate, comprehensive instruction that protects both workers and the public from asbestos exposure during asbestos removal activities.

Extensive in-house training will be provided for this position.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site observations of accredited asbestos safety training courses.
• Professionally introduce yourself to training providers, explain the purpose of the observation, and maintain a collaborative working relationship throughout the evaluation.
• Observe classroom instruction, hands-on demonstrations, and course delivery, as well as review written training materials, to determine whether required topics are presented accurately, completely, and effectively.
• Compare observed training practices and training materials against applicable regulations, accreditation standards, and established program expectations.
• Prepare thorough, accurate, and well-organized documentation of observations, including strengths, deficiencies, and supporting evidence.
• Prepare a written report documenting deficiencies and directives for corrective actions.
• Maintain professionalism, objectivity, and consistency when conducting evaluations.
• Travel to training locations as required, including overnights to observe multi-day courses.

The work performed in this position supports the health and safety of asbestos workers, building occupants, and the general public. By ensuring that accredited training providers deliver high-quality instruction that meets regulatory requirements, this position plays a critical role in preventing asbestos exposure and promoting safe asbestos practices.

Minimum Qualifications

NY HELPS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Public Health Specialist Trainee 1 (Exposure Assessment), (NS - Grade 14): A qualifying bachelors or higher degree including or supplemented by 30 qualifying
  * semester credit hours
• Public Health Specialist Trainee 2 (Exposre Assessment), (NS - Grade 16): A qualifying bachelor's degree or higher degree
  * AND one year of professional experience in assessing the impact of toxic substances on public health; OR a bachelor's degree or higher degree supplemented by 30 qualifying
  * semester credit hours AND one year of professional qualifying experience.
• Public Health Specialist 1 (Exposre Assessment), Grade 18: A qualifying bachelor's or higher degree
  * and two years of professional experience in assessing the impact of toxic substances on public health; OR a bachelor's degree including or supplemented by 30 qualifying
  * semester credit hours and two years of professional qualifying experience; OR a qualifying
  * master's degree and one year of professional qualifying experience; OR a master's degree including or supplemented by 30 qualifying
  * semester credit hours and one year of professional qualifying experience.
• A master's degree in a related field can substitute for one year of experience; and a doctorate in a related field can substitute for two years of experience.
• * Qualifying Degrees: animal science, aquatic and fisheries science, aquatic biology, bacteriology, biochemical engineering, biochemistry, biological sciences, biology, biophysics, chemical engineering, chemical science, chemistry, civil engineering, civil engineering technology, climate change, coastal ecology, coastal engineering, coastal environmental management, coastal geology, coastal management, coastal resources management, conservation biology, earth science, ecohydrology, ecology, ecosystem management, electrical engineering, electrical science, engineering science, engineering science in wastewater, engineering technology, environmental and natural resources conservation, environmental biology, environmental engineering, environmental health, environmental resource engineering, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental toxicology, fisheries biology, geochemistry, geological engineering, geology, health physics, hydrology, hydrology and water resource science, industrial hygiene, marine biology, marine ecology, marine science, mechanical engineering, medical science, medical technology, microbiology, mining engineering, molecular biology, natural sciences, nursing, occupational health, ocean and coastal resources, petroleum engineering, physical science, physics, pre-med, structural engineering, toxicology, transportation engineering, urban forestry, water and wetland resources management, water resources engineering, water resource management, water…