Student Assistant - 07142
New York State Department of Health · Canton, NY
- On site
- Full-time
- $40,000 / year
- Canton, NY
Job highlights
- Assist environmental health staff with administrative tasks.
- Conduct field inspections for regulatory compliance.
- Gain real-world public and environmental health experience.
- Flexible hours available May through September.
- Temporary, seasonal role with potential for extension.
About the role
About the Role
Are you passionate about the outdoors and environmental/public health? Join the New York State Department of Health’s Center for Environmental Health (CEH) as a Student Assistant this summer!
Student Assistants play a crucial role in supporting CEH’s mission by performing various administrative and environmental health functions. You will provide critical administrative support to CEH district office environmental health staff. Depending on the role, you may also conduct field inspections to ensure compliance with New York State Sanitary Code and environmental health regulations.
This position offers valuable on-the-job training, allowing you to gain real-world experience in public health. Flexible opportunities are available from May to September, with the possibility of extending into Fall 2026.
Minimum Qualifications
Must provide documentation of current matriculation with your resume.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate is an undergraduate or graduate student interested in public/environmental health. You should possess:
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) and other computer programs.
Additional Information
This is a temporary, seasonal, non-competitive appointment. Salary is determined by academic level. Work hours and schedules are flexible and depend on the assignment. Maintaining matriculated student status is required to retain employment.
Candidates currently employed by other New York State agencies or State University of New York campuses may need dual employment clearance.
Travel throughout New York State may be required, including overnight stays in areas without public transportation.
The NYS Department of Health is dedicated to creating a safer, healthier, and more equitable New York. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health, and health disparities is vital to our mission to eliminate these disparities. Learn more about our Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategic Plan at https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm.
For reasonable accommodation requests during the application or interview process, please contact 518-486-1812 or doh.sm.reasonable.accommodation@health.ny.gov.
NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.
Key skills/competency
- Public Health
- Environmental Health
- Administrative Support
- Field Inspection
- Regulatory Compliance
- Microsoft Office
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Skills
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
Skills & topics
- Student Assistant
- Public Health
- Environmental Health
- Administrative Support
- Field Inspection
- Regulatory Compliance
- New York State
- Health Department
- Internship
- Seasonal Job
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight relevant coursework, any public health or environmental experience, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Showcase your skills: Emphasize your ability to work independently, problem-solve, and communicate effectively in your application materials.
- Demonstrate your interest: Clearly state your passion for environmental and public health in your cover letter or application.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your organizational skills, attention to detail, and how you handle teamwork and independent tasks.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the primary responsibilities of a Student Assistant at the New York State Department of Health?
- As a Student Assistant for the NYS Department of Health's Center for Environmental Health, your primary responsibilities will include providing critical administrative support to district office staff and potentially conducting field inspections to ensure compliance with state regulations and the Sanitary Code.
- What qualifications are preferred for the Student Assistant role?
- The preferred candidate is an undergraduate or graduate student interested in public/environmental health. Key preferred qualifications include the ability to work independently and collaboratively, strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills, and experience with Microsoft Office applications.
- Is this a full-time or part-time position for the Student Assistant role?
- The Student Assistant position is a temporary, seasonal role with flexible hours. While not explicitly stated as full-time or part-time, the flexibility suggests it can be adapted to various schedules, dependent on the assignment.
- What is the duration of the Student Assistant position with the NYS Department of Health?
- Flexible opportunities are available from May to September. There is also a potential opportunity for the role to extend into Fall 2026, making it a great option for summer employment with possible continued work.
- Does the New York State Department of Health offer remote work for Student Assistants?
- The job description mentions performing 'environmental health inspection functions in the field' and 'travel throughout New York State including overnights,' indicating that this role is primarily on-site and field-based, rather than remote.
- How is the salary determined for a Student Assistant at the NYS Department of Health?
- The salary for a Student Assistant is determined by the academic level of the student. Specific salary figures are not provided but will vary based on whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student.
- What kind of training can I expect as a Student Assistant?
- Student Assistants receive on-the-job training, providing valuable real-world experience in the field of public health and environmental health functions within the New York State Department of Health.