Student Assistant

NY HELP No Agency Health, Department of Title Student Assistant - 7145 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 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 Warren Street Address Center for Environmental Health - Glens Falls District Office 77 Mohican Street City Glens Falls State NY Zip Code 12801 Duties Description 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: you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io to make a request.The NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resources Management Group, MRF/Summer2026/SA/GF/7145 Telephone View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax View phone number on click.appcast.io Email Address View email address on click.appcast.io 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 View email address on click.appcast.io, with Reference MRF/Summer2026/SA/GF/7145 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MRF/Summer2026/SA/GF/7145, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to View phone number on click.appcast.io. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position. New York State Civil Service