Public Health Inspector Job at New York City | Jobs, New York, NY

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Job Description

Public Health InspectorThe 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, childcare, radiation control, recreational and drinking water quality, air quality, climate health, vector control, veterinary public health and pest control. The Bureau of Food Safety and Community Sanitation (BFSCS) protect the public, including New York's most vulnerable citizens from a broad range of hazards that may pose a threat to health or safety. DOHMH is mandated to inspect 26,000 restaurants annually, school cafeterias, and mobile food vending unit, adult day care centers, senior centers, soup kitchens, homeless shelters, and other facilities. Duties will include but not be limited to:Making periodic inspections of commercial and social service establishments.Enforcing provisions of Smoke-Free Air Act, Tobacco Product Regulation Act.Reviewing menu and menu boards to observe compliance with nutritional requirements aid at reducing and combating chronic diseases and obesity.Preparing inspection reports using handheld computers.Preparing and serving court summonses when specific violations of applicable City, State laws and regulations are found.Enforcing anti-corruption control policies.Testifying at Office of Trials and Hearings, and other courts when required.Traveling throughout the five boroughs using mass transit.Preferred skills:Technical and scientific skills.Effective communication skillsExcellent verbal, written, interpersonal and organizational skills as well as computer skills.Able to carry and constantly using approximately 20 pounds of inspection equipment.Why you should work for us: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.Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union/benefit fund. A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. A tax-deferred savings program and 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.The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers! The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals.

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