About the role#
The New York State Department of Health is hiring a Student Assistant for the summer of 2027. This is a full-time, temporary position based in the Oneonta District Office. You will assist environmental health staff with administrative tasks and field inspections to ensure compliance with state regulations.
What you'll do#
- Support the Adolescent Tobacco Use Prevention Act enforcement program.
- Participate in compliance inspections of tobacco and vapor product retailers.
- Attempt to purchase regulated products as part of enforcement efforts.
- Document your observations and inspection activities.
- Assist with data entry and maintain enforcement records.
- Support district office staff with administrative functions.
- Perform environmental health inspections in the field to verify compliance with the New York State Sanitary Code.
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 keep the job.
- We prefer candidates pursuing undergraduate or graduate studies in Public Health or Environmental Engineering.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to solve problems are helpful.
- You should be comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and general computer skills is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills are highly valued.
Location & details#
- Location: Oneonta, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Pay: $16 to $20.53 per hour.
- Schedule: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
- Note: This role may require travel throughout New York State, including occasional overnight stays in areas not served by public transportation.
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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