Food Inspector 1 or Trainee (NY HELPS)- Compliance Unit
About The Position
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking a Food Inspector Trainee 1 to work in Albany, New York as a member of the Compliance Unit. The role involves reviewing submitted inspection reports for accuracy and adherence to established division protocol. The position also entails completing monthly reports for compliance rates with inspection numbers, follow up inspections, compliance sessions, legal referrals, additional inspections, overdue inspections, and deleted inspection reports. This role further includes developing training materials and presentations for field staff. Responsibilities may also include processing FDA contract inspections on an as needed basis. This position is perfect for a self-driven candidate who wants to ensure that New York State’s food and feed supply is safe to consume! The Food Inspector 1 or Trainee is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday. The position will be based in our Albany office located at 10B Airline Dr., Albany, NY 12235. Opportunities for telecommuting may be available in accordance with the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.
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 and have 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.
- Must inform the hiring agency of additional experience at the time of interview for advanced placement consideration.
Nice To Haves
- 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 (for appointment to Food Inspector Trainee 2).
- Additional two years of experience in the areas of environmental health protection and sanitation of food establishments or quality control of food products at a wholesale food manufacturing facility (for appointment to Food Inspector 1, Grade 18).
Responsibilities
- Reviewing submitted inspection reports for accuracy and adherence to established division protocol.
- Completing monthly reports for compliance rates with inspection numbers, follow up inspections, compliance sessions, legal referrals, additional inspections, overdue inspections, and deleted inspection reports.
- Developing training materials and presentations for field staff.
- Processing FDA contract inspections on an as needed basis.
Benefits
- Cost-effective health insurance options
- Fully covered dental and vision care
- Participation in the secure New York State Pension Plan
- Ample paid time off (5 personal days, 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 13 paid holidays in the first year)
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- Flex Spending Account
- NY's 529 College Savings Program
- Potential eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
