Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 12/04/19
Applications Due: 12/14/19
Vacancy ID: 76569
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyAgriculture & Markets, Department of
TitleFood Inspector Trainee 1 or 2
Occupational CategoryAdministrative or General Management
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $42986 to $56604 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Provisional
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 95%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 8 AM
To 4:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Westchester
Street Address 55 Hanson Place
City Brooklyn
StateNY
Zip Code11217
Job Specifics
Minimum Qualifications You must have 120 college semester credit hours which must include 18 credit hours in specialized courses related to: chemistry, microbiology, food quality control, epidemiology, entomology, food technology, food science, food processing technology, food sanitation, dairy science, biology, environmental sanitation, or environmental health.
Substitution: Full-time professional experience in a position in which the primary responsibility involves the application of scientific techniques in the areas of environmental health protection and sanitation of food establishments or quality control of food products at a wholesale food manufacturing facility may be substituted for a maximum of 60 college credits at the rate of one year experience equaling thirty semester credit hours.
Advanced Placement: If you are selected for appointment, you may, at the agency’s discretion, be appointed directly to Food Inspector Trainee 2 or Food Inspector 1.
To be considered for advanced placement to Food Inspector Trainee 2, you must possess, beyond the "Minimum Qualifications", one additional year of experience in which the primary responsibility involves the application of scientific techniques in the areas of environmental health protection and sanitation of food establishments or quality control of food products at a wholesale food manufacturing facility. You must inform the agency of this additional experience at the time of interview.
To be considered for advanced placement to Food Inspector 1, you must possess, beyond the "Minimum Qualifications", two additional years of experience in which the primary responsibility involves the application of scientific techniques in the areas of environmental health protection and sanitation of food establishments or quality control of food products at a wholesale food manufacturing facility. You must inform the agency of this additional experience at the time of interview.
Examples of Qualifying Experience: Environmental Health Technician, Food Inspector/Investigator, Meat Inspector, Quality Control Technician for a food processing plant or food warehouse, or Laboratory Technician conducting analysis of food or dairy products.
Examples of Non-Qualifying Experience: Food Service Worker, Restaurant or Food Store Manager, Chef, Butcher, Caterer, Food Warehouse Management or Foremen, Food or Beverage Comptroller, Banquet Manager, Steward, Food or Food and Sanitation Equipment Sales Person, Food Broker, or Pesticide Applicator.
Candidates appointed provisionally must take the next scheduled Civil Service examination for this title, and their score must be reachable on the resulting eligible list before they can be permanently appointed. Candidates who do not pass the examination or achieve a reachable score may not be retained.
Duties Description Conduct food safety inspections of food establishments to ensure sanitary, wholesome, and pure food in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. They prevent fraud, adulteration, and misrepresentation in the processing, packaging, storage, distribution, and sale of food and food products by educating food establishment operators on applicable laws and regulations; sampling food products to verify food safety controls, product labeling, and contents; and issuing written notices, letters, and reports citing food establishment violations and enforcement actions.
Additional Comments The desired candidate should be highly organized and be able to work independently. This position may involve working outdoors in all types of weather including cold, snow, heat, humidity and other inclement conditions. Due to the travel requirements of this position, the appointee will be required to operate a motor vehicle and possess a driver’s license valid in New York State at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter. Additionally, the appointee may need to provide their own motor vehicle. Field work and travel expenses are reimbursed on a fixed schedule. Specific information regarding work assignment and travel requirements will be discussed at the interview.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Contact Information
Name Farhan Ali
Telephone 518-457-8833
Fax 518-457-8852
Email Address recruitment@agriculture.ny.gov
Address
Street 10B Airline Drive
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12235
Notes on ApplyingHow to apply:
1.Copy and paste this link in to your browser to complete the online application and upload your cover letter, unofficial transcripts, and resume.
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