Public Health Inspector, Bureau of Food Safety and Community Sanitation (BFSCS)
City of New YorkNew York, New York, United States
Posted May 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC.
Job Description
The Public Health Inspector will work for the Bureau of Food Safety and Community Sanitation (BFSCS) to prevent and control illness and injury related to environmental and occupational health risks. The role will involve making periodic inspections of commercial and social service establishments, enforcing public health regulations, and preparing inspection reports. The ideal candidate will have technical and scientific skills, effective communication skills, and excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills. The job offers a range of benefits, including a premium-free health insurance plan, a public sector defined benefit pension plan, and a tax-deferred savings program.
Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college with 30 semester credits in physical and/or biological sciences
- Associate degree from an accredited college with 15 semester credits in physical and/or biological sciences and 5 years of experience as a public health technician
- Medical Requirement: Medical guidelines have been established for the position of Public Health Sanitarian
Benefits
- Premium-free health insurance plan
- Public sector defined benefit pension plan
- Tax-deferred savings program
- Robust Worksite Wellness Program