- Type:Rockland County Government
- Salary/Pay Rate:$60,727/year
- Posted Date:11/10/2026
- Deadline to Apply:12/31/2026
Job Description
The Rockland County Department of Health, Center for Environmental Health is currently seeking a Public Health Technician I to perform entry-level work conducting inspections, collecting data, and enforcing public health laws to support and promote the New York State Lead Rental Registry program.
Candidates must possess good knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of public health or environmental health inspections and enforcement; good knowledge of local, state and federal public health laws, local sanitary codes and environmental health programs and the ability to apply them during inspections and enforcement activities; ability to perform public health and environmental health inspections; ability to perform arithmetic computations; ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; ability to prepare written material and clear detailed reports; ability to understand and interpret written material.
The work is performed under the general supervision of a Public Health Supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
- An Associate’s degree or equivalent college credits (minimum of sixty (60) credits) which must have included or been supplemented by a minimum or fifteen (15) credits in natural sciences*, with no more than six (6) credits in the applied sciences**.
*Natural science shall be defined as science such as biology, chemistry or physics that deals with the objects, phenomena, or laws of nature and the physical world. It shall include all physical and biological sciences.
**Applied science shall be defined as science-based courses in environmental, sanitation and medical technology, public health, infection control or food science.
Other Requirements and Information:
- Civil service examination requirements have been waived for this position as part of the NY HELPS Local program. Candidates must only meet the minimum qualifications for consideration.
- Must complete a public health training course approved by New York State Department of Health within two (2) years of appointment.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license or accessibility to transportation to meet field work requirements in a timely and efficient manner.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary and benefits are competitive with the public sector market including but not limited to the following:
- $60,727 annually (as of 11/10/2026)
- 35 Hour work week
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Time off including vacation, personal and holiday time
- New York State Pension eligibility
- Other benefits, including, but not limited to deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, leadership and other professional development training
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email Rockland County application to: DOHPersonnel@co.rockland.ny.usClick here to access the online application.
Deadline 12/31/2026