NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Health Inspector, Bureau of Environmental Disease and Injury Prevention
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, New York, New York, us, 10261
Health Inspector, Bureau of Environmental Disease and Injury Prevention
The mission of the Bureau of Environmental Disease Prevention is to prevent environmental disease and injury in homes, communities, and the workplace, and to protect health by promoting healthy environments and health equity.
Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To:
Participate in and complete all required classroom and field training, including successful completion of all required exams.
Conduct initial and follow-up environmental inspections of cases and complaints in all five boroughs. Use technology to assess environmental hazards.
Interview families to gather information on potential lead exposures and other home health hazards, demographic, and health information.
Provide families with educational materials on lead poisoning and other healthy homes issues. Communicate findings of inspections as required.
Document and communicate outcomes of inspectional and other related activities. Complete appropriate forms and generate all required reports.
Enforce the appropriate laws, codes, rules, and regulations. Take immediate and appropriate action when an imminent health or safety hazard is identified.
Preferred Skills:
This position draws on technical and scientific skills, as well as effective communication skills.
Candidates should have excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Preference will be given to candidates with at least 1 year of field experience with inspections.
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.
Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as a premium‑free health insurance plan, additional health, fitness, and financial benefits, a public sector defined benefit pension plan, a tax‑deferred savings program, and a robust Worksite Wellness Program.
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: Enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and 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, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.
Come join us and help continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!
We’re 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
sahn1@health.nyc.gov
or 347‑396‑6549.
Minimum Qualifications:
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 30 semester credits in the physical and/or biological sciences.
Or an associate degree from an accredited college, with 15 semester credits in the physical and/or biological sciences and 5 years of experience as a public health technician assisting sanitarians and engineers in carrying out prevention and control programs.
Medical Requirement:
Candidates will be examined to determine whether they can perform the essential functions of the position. Where appropriate, a reasonable accommodation will be provided for a person with a disability.
55(a) Program:
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program.
Residency Requirement:
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. 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.
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.
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Duties Will Include But Not Be Limited To:
Participate in and complete all required classroom and field training, including successful completion of all required exams.
Conduct initial and follow-up environmental inspections of cases and complaints in all five boroughs. Use technology to assess environmental hazards.
Interview families to gather information on potential lead exposures and other home health hazards, demographic, and health information.
Provide families with educational materials on lead poisoning and other healthy homes issues. Communicate findings of inspections as required.
Document and communicate outcomes of inspectional and other related activities. Complete appropriate forms and generate all required reports.
Enforce the appropriate laws, codes, rules, and regulations. Take immediate and appropriate action when an imminent health or safety hazard is identified.
Preferred Skills:
This position draws on technical and scientific skills, as well as effective communication skills.
Candidates should have excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Preference will be given to candidates with at least 1 year of field experience with inspections.
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.
Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as a premium‑free health insurance plan, additional health, fitness, and financial benefits, a public sector defined benefit pension plan, a tax‑deferred savings program, and a robust Worksite Wellness Program.
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: Enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and 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, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.
Come join us and help continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!
We’re 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
sahn1@health.nyc.gov
or 347‑396‑6549.
Minimum Qualifications:
A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by 30 semester credits in the physical and/or biological sciences.
Or an associate degree from an accredited college, with 15 semester credits in the physical and/or biological sciences and 5 years of experience as a public health technician assisting sanitarians and engineers in carrying out prevention and control programs.
Medical Requirement:
Candidates will be examined to determine whether they can perform the essential functions of the position. Where appropriate, a reasonable accommodation will be provided for a person with a disability.
55(a) Program:
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55‑a Program.
Residency Requirement:
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. 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.
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.
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