Public Health Inspector - 6521, 6522, 6523, 6524, 6525 Job at StateJobsNY, Oneonta, NY

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  • StateJobsNY
  • Oneonta, NY

Job Description

Duties Description Do you enjoy the outdoors and traveling to scenic locations in New York State? Do you have an interest in environmental health? Do you enjoy field work and working with a variety of different organizations? Make your summer count by working as a seasonal Public Health Inspector for the New York State Department of Health's Center for Environmental Health (CEH)!

Seasonal Public Health Inspectors support the mission of CEH by performing environmental health inspection functions during New York State's summer season. Positions conduct field inspections of temporary residences such as campgrounds, hotels, motels, and lodging. The Public Health Inspector will ensuring compliance with the New York State Sanitary Code and environmental health regulations through the inspection of pools, beaches, water supplies, and food service establishments.

A Public Health Inspector role provides interested individuals with the ability to gain real world experience in the field of public health through on-the-job training, with the potential to be rehired every summer. Flexible opportunities begin in early May and extend through September 2026.

Minimum Qualifications One year of experience in environmental health protection, public health, or laboratory technology (medical, microbiological or environmental), AND (1) either 12 credit hours in biology, chemistry, geology, hydrology, and/or physics, OR (2) 6 credit hours in courses listed above AND 6 credits hours in applied sciences (environmental technology, sanitation technology, medical technology, public health, infection control or food science).

Substitution: Additional college credit hours beyond those required to meet the minimum qualifications may be substituted for the required experience at the rate of 30 credit hours equaling one year.

Candidates, a copy of your transcript indicating the courses you completed that meet the 12 qualifying credit hours listed above must be included. The transcript should include course names, credit hours, and the name of the institution where your college credits were obtained. Failure to include this information may result in delay or disapproval of your application.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will be interested in exploring a career in public/environmental health; ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to problem solve effectively; excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; strong interpersonal skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; experience with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel) and other computer programs as needed.

Additional Comments Five temporary, seasonal, full-time, non-competitive, appointment opportunities. Hours worked and schedule are flexible and dependent upon assignment.

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit:

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact by phone [click to reveal phone number]518-486-1812 or email [click to reveal email address] [email protected] to make a request.

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources Management Group

Telephone [click to reveal phone number]518-486-1812

Fax [click to reveal phone number]518-473-3395

Email Address [click to reveal email address] [email protected]

Address

Street Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to [click to reveal email address] [email protected] , with Reference MRF/Summer2026/PHI/ONEO/6521-6525 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MRF/Summer2026/PHI/ONEO/6521-6525, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Summer work, Seasonal work, Work at office, Visa sponsorship, Flexible hours, Night shift

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