Public Health Inspector - 6548

Job Details Agency: Health, Department of Title: Public Health Inspector - 6548 Occupational Category: I.T. Engineering, Sciences Salary Grade: NS Bargaining Unit: PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF) Salary Range: From $23.21 to $23.21 Hourly Employment Type: Full-Time Appointment Type: Temporary Travel Percentage: 30% Location: Center for Environmental Health - Central New York Regional Office, 217 S. Salina Street, Syracuse, NY 13202, Onondaga County Workweek: Mon-Fri (37.5 hours per week), 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM; no flextime, overtime, compressed workweek, or telecommuting. 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 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 ensure 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 either 12 credit hours in biology, chemistry, geology, hydrology, and/or physics. Or 6 credit hours in those subjects and an additional 6 credit hours in applied sciences (environmental technology, sanitation technology, medical technology, public health, infection control or food science). Substitution: Additional college credits beyond those required may be substituted for the required experience at the rate of 30 credit hours equaling one year. Provide a copy of your transcript indicating the courses completed that meet the 12 qualifying credit hours. The transcript should include course names, credit hours, and the institution name. Preferred: interest in a career in public or environmental health; ability to work independently and as part of a team; strong problem‑solving, organizational and communication skills; experience with Microsoft Office. Additional Comments Temporary, seasonal, full‑time, non‑competitive appointment opportunity. 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 accomplishing its 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 otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. Contact Human Resources Management Group Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Address: Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza, Room 2217, Albany, NY 12237 Notes on Applying: Please submit your resume and cover letter as one document, preferably in PDF format, by email to View email address on click.appcast.io, with Reference MRF/Summer2026/PHI/SYR/6548 included in the subject line. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Byrne Dairy