Food Inspector Trainee 1 (NY HELPS)

OverviewAgency Agriculture & Markets, Department ofTitle Food Inspector Trainee 1 (NY HELPS)Occupational Category Other Professional CareersSalary Grade 18Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)Salary Range From $53,764 to $85,138 AnnuallyEmployment Type Full-TimeAppointment Type PermanentJurisdictional Class Competitive ClassTravel Percentage 90%Workweek Mon-FriWorkdayFrom 8:30 AM To 5 PMFlextime allowed? NoMandatory overtime? NoCompressed workweek allowed? NoTelecommuting allowed? NoCounty BronxStreet Address Bronx CountyCity Bronx CountyState NYDuties DescriptionHarvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. Join our team and contribute to fostering a competitive food and agriculture industry that benefits both producers and consumers. The department offers opportunities spanning environmental science to economic development, enabling you to grow in public service.Position Information: The NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets seeks a permanent Food Inspector 1 or Trainee to conduct food safety inspections of food establishments to ensure sanitary, wholesome, and pure food in accordance with applicable laws and regulations in Bronx County, NY. The Food Inspector 1 or Trainee will 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.The Food Inspector 1 or Trainee is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday. This position may be based out of your home and requires travel within an assigned region. This is a suitable opportunity for a self-driven candidate who desires autonomy over their schedule and enjoys working outside of the office setting.Travel Requirements: These positions require extensive travel. Appointees must possess, at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter, a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State and have access to a motor vehicle when necessary, or demonstrate the capacity to meet regular transportation requirements. Appointees may travel out-of-state for overnight trips on occasion due to training commitments.Minimum QualificationsNY HELPS Minimum Qualifications:Option 1: 120 semester credit hours including 24 credit hours in chemistry, microbiology, food quality control, epidemiology, entomology, food technology, food science, food processing technology, food sanitation, dairy science, biology, environmental sanitation, environmental health, human physiology, genetics, animal science, nutrition/dietetics, or medical sciences;Option 2: 60 semester credit hours including 24 credit hours in the same subjects AND two years of experience in environmental health protection and sanitation of food establishments or quality control of food products at a wholesale food manufacturing facility.Advanced Placement: One additional year of experience in the stated areas may lead to appointment as Food Inspector Trainee 2; two additional years may lead to appointment as Food Inspector 1, Grade 18. Inform the hiring agency of additional experience at interview.Examples of Acceptable Experience: Environmental Health Technician, Sanitarian for a food business, Food Inspector/Investigator, Meat Inspector, Quality Control Technician for a food processing plant or food warehouse, or Laboratory Technician with food or dairy analysis.Examples of Unacceptable Experience: Food Service Worker, Restaurant or Food Store Manager, Chef, Butcher, Caterer, Food Warehouse Foreperson, etc.Alternate Minimum Qualifications: See transfer and reinstatement options (Section 70.1) and 55-b/55-c formation about the Workers with Disabilities 55-b and Veterans with Disabilities employment program 55-c can be found at 55b/c Recruitment Resources Center (ny.gov).Additional CommentsNY HELPS Program: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). During the program, the title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment. After permanent appointment, non-competitive status may convert to competitive status.Salary: Starting salary for Food Inspector Trainee 1 is $53,764/year with progression through Trainee 2 and then Food Inspector 1, SG-18. The full title Food Inspector 1 is SG-18 with a starting salary of $66,951/year. Performance advancements may raise salary to $85,138/year over time.Benefits: This is a PEF-represented position with benefits including health, dental and vision coverage, NYS Pension Plan, and paid time off. Eligible for PSLF under the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.Some positions may require a background check or additional credentials.ContactName: Amy SaccoTelephone: 518-457-3216Fax: 518-457-8851Email: : 10B Airline DriveCity: AlbanyState: NYHow to ApplyTo apply, copy and paste the link below into your web browser to access the online employment application: upload your resume, transcript, and cover letter within this online application. The deadline to apply is 10/31/2025.Questions? Contact Amy Sacco in Human Resources at (518) 457-3216 or Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available. For accommodation requests, visit: ℠ 2025 NYS Department of Civil Service #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-03