Senior Inspector

City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Tax-deferred savings program

Wellness program

Work from home policy (up to 2 days)

Job summary

The City of New York’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Division of Environmental Health, seeks an Associate Public Health Sanitarian L-I for the Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services to lead inspection programs and enforcement related to rat control on public and private properties.

You will train staff, organize routes, review reports, and coordinate with city agencies to ensure compliance with health codes and audit criteria, improving environmental conditions and public

Qualifications

• Degree in physical or biological sciences with required credits and inspection experience.
• Experience and knowledge of health codes and inspection practices.
• Two years’ public health sanitarian experience recommended for promotion.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise sanitarians on new procedures and skills.
• Create indexing zones and plan routes for inspection staff.
• Review and approve inspection reports.
• Conduct QA inspections of staff performance.
• Assist inspectors with tablets and system software.
• Respond to complaints with written reports.
• Prepare written reports on high rat burden areas.
• Attend community board meetings and report activities.
• Coordinate follow-ups with Senior Exterminating/Stoppage team.
• Lead Rat Academy sessions in assigned areas.
• Coordinate with other City Agencies as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Database systems

MS Office

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical/biological sciences

Associate degree with science credits and 4 years experience

Education/experience equivalent with 60 credits and 2 years public health sanitation experience

Promotion: 2 years public health sanitarian experience

Job description

ONLY PERMANENT EMPLOYEES IN THE TITLE AND THOSE THAT ARE REACHABLE ON THE ASSOCIATE PUBLIC HEALTH SANITARIAN CIVIL SERVICE LIST ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY.

Division/Program Summary

The 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 a 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 Division of Environmental Health seeks an Associate Public Health Sanitarian L-I for its Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services.

Position Summary

The Associate Public Health Sanitarian L-I position is critical to ensure that our Bureau’ operation and enforcement operate in strict adherence to our mandated health codes. The Associate Public Health Sanitarian position also ensure that our procedures, policies, and practices are complying with audit criteria pertaining to resource deployment, inspectional practices and extermination requirements. The goal is to provide comprehensive rat control services on public and private properties, improve environmental conditions, and to assure compliance with pertinent laws, rules and regulations governing these areas of activity relative to rat infestations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Train and supervise Public Health Sanitarians on new procedures and job skills.
• Create indexing zones and routes and assign work to inspection staff.
• Review and approve inspectional reports submitted by inspection staff.
• Conduct quality assurance inspections to evaluate work performance of inspection staff.
• Assist inspectors on troubleshooting issues on tablets and system software.
• Respond via written reports and documentation to complaints from Community Boards, Legislators, and City Council Officials.
• Develop written reports summarizing work completed in the high rat burden areas.
• Attend Community Board and community meetings in assigned areas and report on activities.
• Coordinate follow-up in assigned areas with the Senior Exterminating/Stoppage team.
• Organize and lead walk through and Rat Academies in the assigned areas.
• Coordinate follow-up with other City Agencies as needed.

Why you should work for us

• 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.

Established in 1805, 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. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.

Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!

Commitment to Equity

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at [e-mail] or 347-396-6549.

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Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 30 semester credits in the physical and/or biological sciences, i.e., biology, botany, chemistry, geology, physics, physiology, and zoology; of which not more than 12 credit hours may be in the applied sciences, i.e., environmental technology, sanitation technology, medical technology, public health, infection control or food service; and at least two years of satisfactory full-time experience performing inspections to assure compliance with pertinent laws, rules and regulations governing the areas of food, drugs and general environmental conditions; or
2. An associate degree from an accredited college, with 15 semester credits in the physical and/or biological sciences, of which not more than 6 credit hours may be in the applied sciences, and 4 years of satisfactory full-time experience as described in "1" above; or
3. Education and/or experience equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least 60 semester credits from an accredited college, including at least 15 semester credits in the physical and and/or biological sciences. Furthermore, to assure compliance with Section 11.112 of the Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (NYCRR) - Title 10 (Health), all candidates must have at least 2 years of experience as a public health sanitarian as described in "1" above.
4. In order to be eligible for promotion to a supervisory level, candidates must have 2 years of experience as a public health sanitarian, pursuant to Section 11.112 of the Compilation of the Rules and Regulations of the State of New York (NYCRR) - Title 10 (Health).

Preferred Skills

• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Experience using database systems and using Microsoft office.
• Be Flexible, adaptable, customer-focused, and goal-oriented with a commitment to high standards of excellence.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, strategic thinking and quantitative/qualitative skills.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.