Food Inspector or Trainee; NY HELPS- Compliance Unit

Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets! Join our team and become an integral part of a team dedicated to fostering a competitive food and agriculture industry that benefits both producers and consumers alike. Here, you can cultivate your career in a dynamic environment that values innovation, sustainability, and community engagement. With a wide range of opportunities spanning from environmental science to economic development, you can find your niche in public service and grow both professionally and personally.

Embrace the chance to join our team, and you’ll not only reap a fulfilling career but also sow the seeds for a healthier, stronger New York.

The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking a Food Inspector Trainee 1 to work in Albany, New York as a member of the Compliance Unit. The role involves reviewing submitted inspection reports for accuracy and adherence to established division protocol. The position also entails completing monthly reports for compliance rates with inspection numbers, follow up inspections, compliance sessions, legal referrals, additional inspections, overdue inspections, and deleted inspection reports.

This role further includes developing training materials and presentations for field staff. Responsibilities may also include processing FDA contract inspections on an as needed basis. This position is perfect for a self-driven candidate who wants to ensure that New York State’s food and feed supply is safe to consume!

The Food Inspector 1 or Trainee is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday. The position will be based in our Albany office located at 10B Airline Dr., Albany, NY 12235. Opportunities for telecommuting may be available in accordance with the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

The starting salary for the Food Inspector Trainee 1 is $53,764/ year, and the hiring salary for the PEF salary grade (SG) 14. This position requires the completion of a two-year traineeship. After successful completion of the first year of the traineeship, the appointee will advance without further examination to the Trainee 2 level SG-16 (starting salary of $59,994). Completion of the second year of the traineeship will result in permanent advancement to the Food Inspector 1, SG-18 (starting salary of $66,951) without further examination.

Candidates may be eligible for appointment directly to the Trainee 2 or full performance level. For more information, see Advanced Placement below.

The full title Food Inspector 1 position is in the PEF Salary Grade (SG) 18. The starting salary of the PEF SG-18 is $66,951/year.

The candidate appointed at the Food Inspector 1, SG-18 level, will be eligible to participate in the New York State Performance Evaluation Program. Through this program, employees receive yearly performance evaluations. Performance advances are payable to PEF employees whose base annual salary is below the job rate for their current position and who were rated "Satisfactory" or its equivalent on their yearly performance evaluation.

Performance advance payments are added to an employee's annual salary. Over time, yearly performance advances may lead to the SG-18 job rate salary of $85,138/ year!

• cost-effective health insurance options
• fully covered dental and vision care
• participation in the secure New York State Pension Plan
• ample paid time off
• 5 personal days
• 13 vacation days
• 13 sick days
• 13 paid holidays – providing excellent work-life balance
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Flex Spending Account
• NY's 529 College Savings Program
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligibility
• PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on…