Public Health Sanitarian Trainee-HELP Program
Company: Suffolk County
Location: Hauppauge
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Public Health Sanitarian Trainee-HELP Program DISTINGUISHING
FEATURES OF THE CLASS Under direct supervision, an employee in this
class performs elementary professional environmental health work
while undergoing supervised in-service training. The incumbent
assists in executing and enforcing the provisions of the Public
Health Law, the New York State and Suffolk County Sanitary Codes,
and New York State Environmental Conservation Law, while undergoing
on-the-job training to become qualified as a Public Health
Sanitarian. The incumbent's training is provided by supervisors who
assign progressively more responsible duties according to the
trainee's experience and level of professional development. All
work is reviewed throughout its progress and upon completion by a
senior level Sanitarian or Public Health Engineer through frequent
consultations and observations of office and field activities.
Achievement of permanent competitive status as a Public Health
Sanitarian without further examination is subject to completion of
the approved NYSDOH training course, Basic Environmental Health
Course (BEHC), within the first two years of employment in the
public health sanitarian series. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES Participates in the inspection of food
establishments, including restaurants, delicatessens, mobile units,
schools, temporary food establishments (carnivals, feasts), private
water supplies, private sewage disposal systems, bathing beaches
and swimming pools, facilities for refuse disposal, x-ray
installations, temporary residences, farm labor camps, air
pollution control devices, sewage and industrial waste treatment
plants, toxic materials storage facilities, water supply and marine
monitoring; Collects water, food and other required samples for
laboratory examination; Prepares and submits reports on
investigations and field inspections. Benefits For You Now And Your
Future Health Insurance: Suffolk offers a comprehensive health
insurance plan, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
Pension Paid Time Off: Vacation (2 weeks to start) is accrued based
on length of service; sick leave allows employees to take time off
for illness without sacrificing pay; personal days can be used for
a variety of reasons; and thirteen (13) paid holidays. Work-Life
Balance: County jobs offer regular working hours, reducing the need
for overtime or irregular shifts. This helps employees maintain a
good work-life balance. Overall, county government jobs offer a
combination of competitive benefits and job security, making them
an attractive option for many job seekers. Additional Position
Locations: Yaphank, Farmingville, Hauppauge Target Salary: $43,385
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Graduation from a college with
federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with
a Bachelor's Degree including, or supplemented by, a minimum of
thirty (30) credit hours in the natural sciences , of which not
more than twelve (12) credit hours are in the applied sciences.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT At the time of appointment, and
during employment in this title, employees will be required to
possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York
State. SUFFOLK COUNTY Non-Competitive Suffolk County’s Commitment
to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity: Our focus is to promote, support,
and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic
plan. We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the
use of diversity and inclusion best practices. We maintain a
familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.
Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does
not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of
race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability
that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or
veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
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