Environmental Biology Jobs in Albany, NY (NOW HIRING)

Duties Description This position will be assigned to the Wadsworth Center's administrative office which provides support to the public health and research functions at the David Axelrod Institute. The incumbent will be responsible for the following activities: preparing and/or reviewing budget and purchase requests; administration of State, federal and HRI funds; developing personnel and staffing plans, and internal policies and procedures; managing personnel activities such as recruitments, performance evaluations, training, and development of position classification documents; and providing policy interpretation. The incumbent may supervise administrative and/or secretarial staff and serve as a division representative at meetings, for special projects, etc.

Minimum Qualifications Permanent Transfer: Current NYS Department of Health employee with permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive status as a Laboratory Center Administrator (G-23) or a NYS Employee with one or more years of permanent or contingent-permanent, competitive status in a title at or above a (G-21) and eligible to transfer to a Laboratory Center Administrator (G-23) under Section 52.6 of the Civil Service Law. Open Competitive (NY HELPS): Seven years of professional administrative experience, including the assessment, prioritization, and allocation of fiscal, staffing, and operational needs and resources and/or the development and implementation of administrative proposals, policies, and procedures in a laboratory that tests clinical specimens or environmental samples, or a hospital, clinic, or physician practice. Or: a bachelor's degree in bacteriology, biochemistry, biological sciences, biology, chemical sciences, business administration, chemistry, environmental biology, environmental sciences, environmental toxicology, genetics, medical technology, microbiology, molecular biology, public administration, or public health AND three years of professional administrative experience described above in a laboratory that tests clinical specimens or environmental samples, or a hospital, clinic or physician practice

Or: a master's degree in one of the fields listed above AND two years of professional administrative experience described above in a laboratory that tests clinical specimens or environmental samples, or a hospital, clinic, or physician practice. Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills with the ability to function independently and manage multiple tasks and priorities; excellent interpersonal skills; and have broad experience with administrative processes including State & Health Research, Incorporated (HRI) personnel and procurement policies, State budgeting processes, and experience in a public health regulatory or laboratory setting. Additional Comments Dependent upon the initial assignment or subsequent reassignment of this position satisfactory background checks may be required.

Additionally, exposure to potentially hazardous substances may be involved with this position; the selected candidate may be required to wear personal protective clothing and equipment, and may undergo pre-employment and/or periodic health evaluations and receive specific immunizations Permanent, competitive, full-time. Transfer candidates may be asked for SSN to verify title history and eligibility. This position is part of the NYS HELPS program.

No examination is required. This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation. 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

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