The Putnam County Department of Health is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Environmental Health Aide.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: 
Work involves providing support to professional environmental quality or public health personnel by performing a variety of sub-professional tasks directly related to the professional work. Responsibilities include collecting, observing and documenting samples, observing and verifying conditions, preparing narrative reports of findings and forwarding information to higher level environmental or public health professional for appropriate action. Work is performed under direct supervision, in accordance with sanitary codes. Supervision is not a responsibility of this class. Performs related work as required.

SOME TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

• Collects samples of air, water, soil, sewage and other materials, as directed, for examination;
• Observes at field monitoring stations, records observations, and provides testimony of observations;
• Conducts preliminary interviews to collect data for verification or referral;
• Makes simple computations in connection with the reduction, interpretation and plotting of raw data;
• Prepares narrative reports of observations, completes simple checklists and standardized forms to provide a description of inspections;
• Assists with investigation of complaints, as directed, by observing on-site conditions and reporting findings;
• Assists with public outreach and disease control efforts;
• Performs a variety of clerical tasks, such as filing and copying forms and reports, forwarding documents to professional staff for review and follow-up;
• Performs a variety of related activities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Graduation from high school or possession of a comparable diploma and two (2) years of work experience which involved use of computer applications to manage data, maintain records and/or prepare reports.

SUBSTITUTION NOTE: Post-secondary level(High School)education may be substituted for each year of the required experience on a year for year basis as indicated above based on thirty (30) college credits per year of experience.

PLEASE NOTE: Your degree must have been awarded by a college or university accredited by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education/U.S. Secretary of Education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Permanent appointees must complete a public health training course approved by the NYSDOH within two (2) years of appointment unless completed prior to appointment.

2. Possession of a valid, unrestricted, appropriate level driver’s license, and acceptable driving record are required at time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

SCHEDULE: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

STARTING SALARY: $51,705 per year (2026)

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, comp)
• NYS Retirement System Membership
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifying employer
• Tuition Reimbursement
• CSEA Membership

APPLICATION: www.putnamcountyny.com/personnel

Applications and resumes may be submitted to the Putnam County Personnel Department by mail or email:

Putnam County Personnel Department

110 Old Route 6, Bldg 3

Carmel NY, 10512