Health Inspector, Bureau of Environmental Disease and Injury Prevention

City of New York • New York City, NY

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About The Position

The mission of the Bureau of Environmental Disease Prevention is to prevent environmental disease and injury in homes, communities, and the workplace, and to protect health by promoting healthy environments and health equity.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 30 semester credits in the physical and/or biological sciences, i.e., biology, botany, chemistry, geology, physics, physiology, and zoology; of which not more than 12 credit hours may be in the applied sciences, i.e., environmental technology, sanitation technology, medical technology, public health, infection control or food service; or
• An associate degree from an accredited college, with 15 semester credits in the physical and/or biological sciences, of which not more than 6 credit hours may be in the applied sciences, and 5 years of experience as a public health technician assisting sanitarians and engineers in carrying out the various elements of prevention and control programs affecting the public’s health.
• Medical Requirement: Medical guidelines have been established for the position of Public Health Sanitarian. Candidates will be examined to determine whether they can perform the essential functions of the position of Public Health Sanitarian. Where appropriate, a reasonable accommodation will be provided for a person with a disability to enable him or her to take the examination, and /or to perform the essential functions of the job.

Nice To Haves

• This position draws on technical and scientific skills, as well as effective communication skills.
• Candidates should have excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Preference will be given to the candidates with at least 1 year of field experience with inspections.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and complete all required classroom and field training, including successful completion of all required exams
• Conduct initial and follow-up environmental inspections of cases and complaints in all five boroughs. Uses technology to assess environmental hazards
• Interview families to gather information on potential lead exposures and other home health hazards, demographic, and health information
• Provide families with educational materials on lead poisoning and other healthy homes issues. Communicates findings of inspections as required
• Document and communicate outcomes of inspectional and other related activities. Completes appropriate forms and generates all required reports
• Enforce the appropriate laws, codes, rules, and regulations. Immediate and appropriate action is taken when an imminent health or safety hazard is identified

Benefits

• Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
• Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as: o a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund. o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. o a tax-deferred savings program and o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
• Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security - you could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees