Animal Health Inspector 1 at New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets

Wheaton; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking state department as an Animal Health Inspector 1, where you'll play a crucial role in safeguarding animal health across New York. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment, allowing you to conduct inspections, collect samples, and ensure compliance with health standards. With a commitment to innovation and community welfare, you'll enjoy a flexible schedule with travel opportunities. The role comes with excellent benefits, including health insurance, paid leave, and a pension plan, making it a rewarding career choice for those passionate about animal welfare and public service.

Benefits

Inexpensive Health Insurance

Free Dental and Vision Coverage

Paid Parental Leave

Generous Paid Time Off

NYS Pension Plan Membership

Qualifications

• Current Veterinary Technician license and an associate degree required.
• Experience with animal health science and veterinary technology is essential.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and test large domestic animals for diseases.
• Collect samples and review records of animal shelters and breeders.

Skills

Veterinary Medical Testing

Animal Restraint Equipment

Inspection Techniques

Education

Associate Degree in Animal Health Science

Veterinary Technician License

Tools

Veterinary Testing Devices

Job description

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Animal Health Inspector 1, G-14 (NY HELPS)

Posting Dates: December 10, 2024 – December 31, 2024

Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets! Join our team and become an integral part of a team dedicated to fostering a competitive food and agriculture industry that benefits both producers and consumers alike. Here, you can cultivate your career in a dynamic environment that values innovation, sustainability, and community engagement.

Position Information:

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking an Animal Health Inspector 1 to work in multiple regions, including Westchester, New York, Richmond, and Bronx County. The Animal Health Inspector 1 performs various investigative and inspection activities to detect, control, and eradicate communicable diseases in animals. Responsibilities include:

1. Inspecting and testing large domestic animals.
2. Collecting samples for laboratory tests.
3. Inspecting and reviewing the records of municipal animal shelters, pet dealers, breeders, and livestock markets and premises.

This position requires skilled use of veterinary medical testing devices and instruments, as well as animal restraint equipment. It can be based out of your home and requires travel within an assigned region, offering autonomy over your schedule.

The Animal Health Inspector 1 is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday.

This is a PEF-represented position that offers excellent benefits, including but not limited to:

1. Inexpensive Health Insurance options.
2. Free Dental and Vision coverage.
3. NYS Pension Plan membership.
4. Paid parental leave.
5. Generous paid time off (5 days of personal time, 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 13 paid holidays within the first year).

As a New York State employee, you could qualify for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF), which forgives the remaining balance on your direct student loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets or another eligible employer.

The starting salary for the Animal Health Inspector 1 is $52,198/year, with potential performance advances leading to a job rate salary of $66,634/year.

Minimum Qualifications:

NY HELPS Qualifications: Current license to practice as a Veterinary Technician from the New York State Education Department and an associate degree plus 18 or more credit hours in specialized courses relating to animal health science, veterinary technology, animal husbandry, or animal science.

Travel Requirements: Appointment to certain positions requires extensive travel within a designated area. Appointees may need to operate a motor vehicle and must possess a valid New York State driver's license at the time of appointment. Field work and travel expenses are reimbursed on a fixed schedule.

To apply by December 31, 2024, please upload your resume, transcript, and cover letter within the online application, specifying your location of interest.

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, meaning no examination is required, but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications.

Additional Minimum Qualifications:

Reassignment Qualifications: Current Department of Agriculture and Markets employees must have one year of permanent, contingent-permanent, or 55 b/c service as an Animal Health Inspector 1, G-14. If you have less than one year, you must be reachable on the current eligible list for this location if one exists.

Reinstatement Under Rule 5.4: Previous permanent New York State employees who resigned may be reinstated to their former positions or to positions for which they are eligible for transfer or reassignment without further examination within one year of separation.

Location: Westchester, New York, Richmond, and Bronx County

Number of Vacancies: One

Status of Vacancy: Full-time; Permanent

Jurisdictional Class: Competitive

Civil Service List(s): Eligible List Exists

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide their current or prior compensation history until a conditional offer of employment is extended. If such information has been requested before this time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at [phone] or via email at [e-mail].