Public Health Inspector, Bureau of Environmental Disease and Injury Prevention

New York City, NY-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Remote • Manhattan, NY
5,001-10,000 employees
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
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The Public Health Inspector will directly report to a Supervising Associate Public Health Sanitarian/Senior Inspector in the program, and will perform environmental, foodborne illness, and contaminated consumer product site investigations in all 5 boroughs of New York City. The mission of the Office of Environmental Investigations (OEI) is to prevent illness and injury related to environmental and occupational exposures. OEI responds to public complaints, conducts investigations, exposure assessments, and performs risk communication for occupational and environmental incidents, outbreaks, and other emerging health issues. We work collaboratively with other programs and agencies to deliver these services and provide support for them regarding environmental health.

  • Conduct phone interviews and consultations with clients and owners/operators for environmental, food poisoning, and contaminated consumer product programs.
  • Perform environmental, suspected food poisoning, and contaminated consumer product site investigations including visual inspections, review and independent evaluation of records and documents, and environmental monitoring and sample collection in accordance with established protocols and procedures.
  • Correctly identify hazardous conditions.
  • Take necessary enforcement actions to eliminate public health hazards and protect the public in adherence with Codes, Regulations, and current protocols and instructions.
  • Instruct and advise property/business owners/operators as to actions directed to compliance with Codes and Regulations.
  • Testify at Office of Trials and Hearings, and other courts when required.
  • 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.
  • Candidates must be fully trained and certified in food service establishment inspections with at least six months of independent field work.
  • Possess a valid NYS driver's license.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong computer skills and strong analytical skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to interact with clients and stakeholders in different social environments.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and/or weekends.
  • Loan Forgiveness: Eligibility for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs.
  • Premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually.
  • Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund.
  • Public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
  • Tax-deferred savings program.
  • Robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
  • Work From Home Policy: Ability to work up to two days during the week from home.
  • Job Security: More job security compared to private sector employment.
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