Food Inspector 1 (NY HELPS) - Westchester County
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
- OR 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.
- Must 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 travel out-of-state for overnight trips on occasion due to ongoing training commitments.
Nice To Haves
- 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, may lead to appointment as Food Inspector Trainee 2.
- An 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, may lead to appointment as Food Inspector 1, Grade 18.
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 and product labeling.
- Issue written notices, letters, and reports citing food establishment violations and enforcement actions.
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
