Public Health Specialist II

Applications to be submitted by March 30, 2026Compensation Grade:P16 Compensation Details:Minimum: $59,537.00 - Maximum: $59,537.00 Annually Positions with a designated work location in New York City, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties will receive a $4,000 annual downstate adjustment (pro-rated for part-time positions). Department(OPH) CEH - Bureau of Toxic Substance Assessment Job Description:Responsibilities Health Research Inc. is seeking a Public Health Specialist II (PHSII) to join a multidisciplinary team of public health professionals in the Center for Environmental Health's Bureau of Toxic Substance Assessment (BTSA). The PHSII will work in BTSA's new School Environmental Health Program section and will have an opportunity to help expand and enhance this growing program and contribute to the program's statewide implementation and success. The incumbent will assist schools with implementation of best practices in school environmental health to improve indoor air quality, reduce virus transmission, improve the health and learning of school-aged children, and improve working conditions for other building occupants. Specific duties will include supporting staff to prepare correspondence to schools summarizing their environmental health indicators and assisting with the collection of indoor air quality data. The PHSII will also maintain communications with enrolled schools, assist with the development and facilitation of an environmental health communication network among K-12 schools, and communicate with Stakeholders, Steering committee members, subject matter experts, and program partners. Other responsibilities will include assisting with the monitoring, tracking, and evaluation of schools and attending regional seminars and tabling events. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Science, Health Science, a related field and one year of experience in a public health, human services, or health related program/organization; OR an Associate's degree in a related field and three years of such experience; OR five years of related experience. A Master's degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience. Preferred Qualifications MPH or Graduate degree in Public Health, Social Science, Health Science or a closely related field. Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks and activities. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and networking skills. Experience collaborating with external partners. Working experience with K-12 schools. Knowledge of various environmental health topics. Experience with program development or implementation with various audiences. Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Tableau. Conditions of EmploymentGrant funded position. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required. Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Travelupto25%ofthetimewill be required. The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with a combination of onsite and remote work.HRI participates in the E-Verify Program. About Health Research, Inc.

Created: 2026-04-04