Public Health Inspector, Bureau of Food Safety and Community Sanitation
Core
Inspect commercial and social service establishments to enforce health and safety regulations, including food safety, smoke-free air laws, and nutritional menu requirements.
Role type
Public Health Inspector (Food Safety & Community Sanitation)
Builds
Compliance reports and enforcement actions for NYC restaurants, cafeterias, and care facilities
Domain
Public Health / Food Safety / Environmental Health
Required skills
Inspection and enforcement, regulatory compliance review, report writing, court testimony, physical mobility (carrying 20 lbs), computer proficiency
Preferred skills
Technical and scientific knowledge, verbal and written communication, organizational skills
Technologies
Handheld computers, mass transit
Responsibilities
Conduct periodic inspections of commercial and social service establishments; Enforce Smoke-Free Air Act and Tobacco Product Regulation Act; Review menus for nutritional compliance; Prepare inspection reports and serve court summonses; Testify in hearings and courts; Travel throughout NYC boroughs