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Job DescriptionCollege Aide (Freshman -Sophomore)The Office of Vector Surveillance and Control (OVSC) is responsible for conducting field and laboratory activities to detect the presence of vector-borne pathogens (Zika virus, West Nile virus, Lyme Disease) in mosquitoes and ticks, and prevent their transmission to humans and other hosts. This program also performs research to determine the transmission cycle of vector-borne diseases within the City; and devise future strategies for decreasing the impact of these diseases on City residents. OVSC also conducts educational outreach to improve public awareness of the need to prevent mosquito/tick bites, report and/or eliminate potential mosquito and other vector breeding sites.DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:Based on their qualification, the selected candidates will be assigned to work in the field, laboratory, or office.Participating in a variety of technical and/or administrative tasks.Helping with identification of vectors of human diseases such as mosquitoes and ticks.Conducting field survey and lab procedures for environmental assessment of vector-borne diseases.Assisting with public-outreach activities, including presenting and distributing educational flyers to the public.Performing different administrative tasks including data entry and compiling daily and weekly reports, as required.Minimum Qual RequirementsFor Assignment Level I:
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school.
For Assignment Level II (Information Technology):
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or closely related field, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study.
For Assignment Level III (Information Technology Fellow):
Matriculation at an accredited college or graduate school. Employment is conditioned upon continuance as a student in a college or graduate school with a specific course of study in information technology, computer science, management information systems, data processing, or other area relevant to the information technology project(s) assigned, including or supplemented by 9 semester credits in an acceptable course of study. Appointments to this Assignment Level will be made by the Technology Steering Committee through the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications.SPECIAL NOTE
Maximum tenure for all Assignment Levels in the title of College Aide is 6 years. No student shall be employed more than half-time in any week in which classes in which the student is enrolled are in session. Students may be employed full-time during their vacation periods.Preferred SkillsStrong customer service orientation; courteous telephone manner; excellent oral and written communication skills; basic computer literacy with a desire to learn additional computer skills.Additional InformationIMPORTANT NOTES TO ALL CANDIDATES:Please note: If you are called for an interview you will be required to bring to your interview copies of original documentation, such as:
A document that establishes identity for employment eligibility, such as: A Valid U.S. Passport, Permanent Resident Card/Green Card, or Driver’s license.
Proof of Education according to the education requirements of the civil service title.
Current Resume
Proof of Address/NYC Residency dated within the last 60 days, such as: Recent Utility Bill (i.e. Telephone, Cable, Mobile Phone)
Additional documentation may be required to evaluate your qualification as outlined in this posting’s “Minimum Qualification Requirements” section. Examples of additional documentation may be, but not limited to: college transcript, experience verification or professional trade licenses.If after your interview you are the selected candidate you will be contacted to schedule an on-boarding appointment. By the time of this appointment you will be asked to produce the originals of the above documents along with your original Social Security card.LOAN FORGIVENESSThe federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with the DOHMH qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program’s other requirements.Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements:https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-serviceTo ApplyApply online with a cover letter to https://a127-jobs.nyc.gov/. In the Job ID search bar, enter: job ID #: 421312.We appreciate the interest and thank all applicants who apply, but only those candidates under consideration will be contacted.The NYC Health Department is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and culturally responsive workforce. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, veterans, women, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender and gender non-conforming persons to apply.All applicants will be considered without regard to actual or perceived race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, age, prior record of arrest; or any other basis prohibited by law.Residency RequirementNew York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.Job ID: 421312# of Positions: 1Business Title: College Aide, Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control ServicesCivil Service Title: COLLEGE AIDE (ALL CITY DEPTS)Title Classification: Non-CompetitiveJob Category: HealthCareer Level: StudentWork Location: 125 Worth Street, NycDivision/Work Unit: Vector SurveillanceTitle Code No: 1020901Level: 01Proposed Salary Range: 15.50 - 19.90 (Hourly)POSTING DATE: 11/08/2019POST UNTIL: 01/29/2020
