Inspector, Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services

New York City, NY • Queens, NY

338d • Remote

About The Position

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Division of Environmental Health works to prevent and control illness and injury related to environmental and occupational health risks through outreach, education, surveillance and enforcement. With staff of 1,000, the Division covers a broad range of subject matter, including oversight of environmental investigations, lead poisoning, injury prevention, occupational health, food safety, child care, radiation control, recreational and drinking water quality, air quality, climate health, vector control, veterinary public health and pest control. The Division of Environmental Health seeks a Public Health Sanitarian L-I for its Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services.

Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 30 semester credits in the physical and/or biological sciences, or an associate degree from an accredited college with 15 semester credits in the physical and/or biological sciences and 5 years of experience as a public health technician.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent written and oral communications skills; experience using database systems.
• Be flexible, adaptable, customer-focused, and goal-oriented with a commitment to high standards of excellence.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, strategic thinking and quantitative/qualitative skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect private properties, parks, green streets, business establishments, multi-family housing campuses, stores, schools, catch basins, sidewalks, tree pits and any other applicable city areas for rat infestations and/or environmental issues conducive to rodent infestation.
• Investigate complaints regarding rodent infestations and sightings, unsanitary conditions.
• Collect field data and makes notes and electronically transfers data for further processing.
• Conduct special studies and surveys as directed by the APHS.
• Issue violations and Tribunal summonses for non-compliance with the NYC Health Code and the NYS Sanitary Code.
• Evaluate the presence of contracted pest control service and equipment.
• Attend and testify at ECB hearings.

Benefits

• Loan Forgiveness: Eligibility for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
• Premium-free health insurance plan saving employees over $10K annually.
• Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• Robust Worksite Wellness Program.
• Work From Home Policy: Ability to work up to two days during the week from home.
• Job Security compared to private sector employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees