Public Health Inspector, Bureau of Food Safety and Community Sanitation (BFSCS)

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Division of Environmental Health is seeking a Public Health Inspector to protect the public from environmental and occupational health risks. Inspectors will make periodic inspections of commercial and social service establishments, enforce provisions of the Smoke-Free Air Act, and prepare inspection reports using handheld computers.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 30 semester credits in the physical and/or biological sciences
• 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
• Ability to carry and constantly use approximately 20 pounds of inspection equipment

Benefits

• Premium-free health insurance plan
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Tax-deferred savings program
• Worksite Wellness Program
• Work from home policy (up to 2 days/week)
• Job security