Student Assistant Intern (Public Health) - 00654 - Albany

NY HELPS No

55-b/c Eligible No

Agency Health, Department of

Title Student Assistant Intern (Public Health) - 00654 - Albany

Occupational Category Other Professional Careers

Salary Grade Hourly

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

Salary Range From $16.50 to $20.53 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Part-time Percent 50%

Appointment Type Temporary

Internship No

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 20

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement

Riverview Center, 150 Broadway

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12204

Duties Description This position is located in the Licensing and Regulatory Compliance Unit within the New York State Department of Health's Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement. This position is responsible for providing program-level support to the Licensing and Regulatory Compliance Unit, including but not limited to review of incoming license applications for compliance with application requirements, and review of requests for destruction of controlled substances. The Student Assistant will assist with other projects as assigned, including but not limited to conducting research to support development of regulations or policy, prepare written communications (emails, procedures and other documentation) for stakeholders. The Student Assistant ensures high-level decision making and strategy is informed by research, analysis and well-organized program operations.

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be a matriculated undergraduate or graduate college student. Documentation of current matriculation and enrollment in the current semester must be submitted with your resume. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:• Experience coordinating multiple concurrent tasks or projects under tight timelines• Experience researching, collecting, and analyzing information to prepare written reports, memoranda, presentations, or briefing documents• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and SharePoint, including document version control• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to proofread and format technical documents• Ability to interpret statutes, regulations, and policy guidance and summarize key points clearly• Excellent organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage confidential informationPreferred Majors• Public Administration• Paralegal Studies or other Law Degree Program • Public Health• Pharmacy• Business Administration• Project Management

Additional Comments Temporary, part-time, non-competitive. Salary determined by academic level. 20 hours per week during the academic year is required. Must maintain matriculated student status to retain employment.When reviewing qualifications, omissions and vagueness cannot be interpreted in the candidate’s favor. Candidates are responsible for providing accurate and clear descriptions of their experience demonstrating how they meet the minimum qualifications. Telecommuting is permissible up to 50% of working hours based on operational needs and at the discretion of the assigned Program area. We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:• Holiday & Paid Time Off• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System • Shift & Geographic pay differentials • Affordable Health Care options• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost • NYS Deferred Compensation plan• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds• And many more...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.The NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate of the position (beginning of the salary range). Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations, and negotiated union contracts.

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Name Human Resources Management Group

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 proof of matriculation for Fall 2026 as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to [email protected], with Reference BR/SA/00654/PH/Albany included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, BR/SA/00654/PH/Albany, 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.