About the role#
The New York State Department of Health is hiring a Student Assistant to support the Adolescent Tobacco Use Prevention Act enforcement program. This is a temporary, full-time position based in Canton, New York. You will work under the direction of senior staff to help maintain compliance standards across the region.
What you'll do#
- Visit tobacco and vapor product retailers to perform compliance inspections.
- Attempt to purchase regulated products as part of enforcement activities.
- Record observations and document inspection details.
- Assist with data entry and maintain enforcement-related records.
What you'll need#
- You must be under 21 years of age.
- You must provide proof of current matriculation in a school program and maintain this status to remain employed.
- Preferred candidates are undergraduate or graduate students pursuing Public Health or Environmental Engineering.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
Location & details#
- This role is located in Canton, New York.
- The position is on-site and may require travel throughout the state, including overnight stays in areas without public transportation access.
- Work schedule is 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
- Compensation ranges from $16 to $20.53 per hour, depending on your academic level.
About New York State
New York State operates as a government administration entity. It manages public services and policy implementation across the region. The organization maintains its primary office at 123 William Street in New York. It employs over 4,000 staff members to carry out its administrative functions.
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