Food Inspector 1 (NY HELPS) - Westchester County

New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets • Westchester County, NY, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking a permanent Food Inspector 1 or Trainee to conduct food safety inspections of food establishments to ensure sanitary, wholesome, and pure food in accordance with applicable laws and regulations in Westchester County, NY. The Food Inspector 1 or Trainee will prevent fraud, adulteration and misrepresentation in the processing, packaging, storage, distribution, and sale of food and food products by educating food establishment operators on applicable laws and regulations; sampling food products to verify food safety controls, product labeling, and contents; and issuing written notices, letters, and reports citing food establishment violations and enforcement actions.

The Food Inspector 1 or Trainee is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. This position may be based out of your home and requires travel within an assigned region. This is a perfect opportunity for a self-driven candidate who wants autonomy over their schedule and enjoys working outside of the office setting!

Requirements

• 120 semester credit hours which MUST include 24 credit hours in: chemistry, microbiology, food quality control, epidemiology, entomology, food technology, food science, food processing technology, food sanitation, dairy science, biology, environmental sanitation, environmental health, human physiology, genetics, animal science, nutrition/dietetics, or medical sciences
• 60 semester credit hours which MUST include 24 credit hours in: chemistry, microbiology, food quality control, epidemiology, entomology, food technology, food science, food processing technology, food sanitation, dairy science, biology, environmental sanitation, environmental health, human physiology, genetics, animal science, nutrition/dietetics, or medical sciences AND two years of experience where your primary responsibility is in the areas of environmental health protection and sanitation of food establishments, or quality control of food products at a wholesale food manufacturing facility.
• Possess at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
• Access to a motor vehicle when necessary or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the regular transportation requirements in carrying out their field work responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• If you meet the minimum qualifications and have an additional one year of experience in which the primary responsibility involves the application of scientific techniques in the areas of environmental health protection and sanitation of food establishments or quality control of food products at a wholesale food manufacturing facility, you may be appointed to the Food Inspector Trainee 2. This will reduce the traineeship time by one year.
• If you meet the minimum qualifications and have an additional two years of experience in the areas listed above, you may be appointed to the full performance title, Food Inspector 1, Grade 18.
• Must inform the hiring agency of this additional experience at the time of interview.

Responsibilities

• Conduct food safety inspections of food establishments to ensure sanitary, wholesome, and pure food in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Prevent fraud, adulteration and misrepresentation in the processing, packaging, storage, distribution, and sale of food and food products.
• Educate food establishment operators on applicable laws and regulations.
• Sample food products to verify food safety controls, product labeling, and contents.
• Issue written notices, letters, and reports citing food establishment violations and enforcement actions.

Benefits

• Inexpensive Health Insurance options
• Free dental and vision coverage
• NY S Pension Plan membership
• Generous paid time off
• 5 days of personal time (within the first year)
• 13 vacation days (within the first year)
• 13 sick days (within the first year)
• 13 paid holidays (within the first year)
• Eligibility to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree