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Student Assistant - 07148

New York State Civil Service

Oneonta, NYFull-time / Temporary / Seasonal$16–20.53/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$16–20.53/hr
Location
Oneonta, NY
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Full-time / Temporary / Seasonal
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The New York State Department of Health seeks a Student Assistant to support the Adolescent Tobacco Use Prevention Act enforcement program. Under senior staff direction, the assistant will participate in compliance inspections of tobacco and vapor product retailers, document observations and inspection activities, and assist with enforcement records and data entry. Applicants must be under 21 and currently matriculated in a school program.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Independent WorkTeamworkProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailInterpersonal SkillsOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationMicrosoft Office

Qualifications

Under 21 Years of AgeCurrent School MatriculationPublic or Environmental Health Interest

Full job description

NY HELPS No

55-b/c Eligible No

Agency Health, Department of

Title Student Assistant - 07148

Occupational Category Clerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $16 to $20.53 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Internship Yes

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 30%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Otsego

Street Address Center for Environmental Health - Oneonta District Office

28 Hill Street, Suite 201

City Oneonta

State NY

Zip Code 13820

Duties Description Student Assistants support the mission of CEH by performing a variety of administrative and environmental health functions during New York State’s summer season and beyond. Student Assistant positions assist CEH district office environmental health staff by performing a variety of critical administrative support functions. Positions may also perform environmental health inspection functions in the field for the purposes of ensuring compliance with the New York State Sanitary Code and environmental health regulations.The New York State Department of Health is seeking a Student Assistant to support the Adolescent Tobacco Use Prevention Act enforcement program. Under the direction of the senior staff, the Student Assistant will participate in compliance inspections of tobacco and vapor product retailers. Duties include attempting to purchase regulated products, documenting observations and inspection activities, and assisting with enforcement related records and data entry. This position requires an individual who is under 21 years of age, and proof that they are currently matriculated into a school program (high school/college/university).

Minimum Qualifications Documentation of current matriculation must be submitted with your resume.Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will be an undergraduate or graduate student interested in exploring a career in public/environmental health. They will have the ability to work independently and as part of a team; problem solve effectively; have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; strong interpersonal skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; experience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) and other computer programs as needed.

Additional Comments Temporary, seasonal, non-competitive appointment opportunity. Salary determined by academic level. Hours worked and schedule are flexible and dependent upon assignment. Must maintain matriculated student status to retain employment.Candidates that are currently employed by other New York State agencies or State University of New York campuses may be required to obtain dual employment clearance before hire.This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htmIf you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone 518-486-1812 or email [email protected] to make a request.NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

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Name Human Resources Management Group, MRF/Summer2026/SA/ONEO/7148

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to [email protected], with Reference MRF/Summer2026/SA/ONEO/7148 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MRF/Summer2026/SA/ONEO/7148, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,256 open Administrative Support jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$16–20.53/hr
  • New York median$19–27/hr294 hourly ranges
  • US median$19–27/hr1,735 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $18.27/hr, is 15% below the New York median midpoint ($22/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Administrative Support hourly ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 515 open Administrative Support jobs in New York and 5,256 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
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Education
148 of the 5,256 open Administrative Support jobs (3%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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