Hourly Interviewer I

Applications to be submitted by March 31, 2026Compensation Grade:H96 Compensation Details:Minimum: $17.00 - Maximum: $17.00 Hourly 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) CCH - Bureau of Communicable Disease Control Job Description:The hourly rate for this position will range from $17-$18/hour. ResponsibilitiesThe Hourly Interviewer I will assist in conducting interviews of enteric disease cases with standardized questionnaires when requested by a local health department, including running SAS code to identify requests and assign to other members of the team; assist in conducting focused interviews with cases that are part of statewide or national clusters with either CDC or NYS cluster specific questionnaires; assist with sharing interview data with CDC on enteric multistate clusters as requested; assist with data cleaning for 2024 case data and calculate timeliness and completeness measures for specific enteric diseases. Pathogens include Salmonella, Shigella, shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), Listeria, Campylobacter, Cryptosporidium, Cyclosporiasis, Giardia and others. This position offers opportunities to sit in on multistate calls regarding disease clusters with the CDC and FDA. Minimum QualificationsUndergraduate or graduate student pursuing a public health or epidemiology major or a closely related field. Preferred Qualifications Experience conducting telephone interviews. Knowledge of communicable disease control. Knowledge of data analysis and data management using SAS or Excel. Experience with foodborne illness investigations. Experience with public health data management systems. Conditions of EmploymentHourly, grant funded position expected to last through 07/31/2026. 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. 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.Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRIplays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities. HRI offers a robust, comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, including: Health, dental and vision insurance -Several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from; Flexible benefit a

Created: 2026-03-23