Food Inspector 1 Compliance (Kosher Food Registration Program Manager)
Food Inspector 1 Compliance (Kosher Food Registration Program Manager)
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01-08-2025
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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 alikewhile ensuring that New York States food supply is safe to consume. 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 youll not only reap a fulfilling career but also sow the seeds for a healthier stronger New York.
Position Information:
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking a Food Inspector 1 (Compliance) to function as the Kosher Food Registration Program position will work within the Consumer Affairs unit of the Division of Food Safety and Inspection located at 10B Airline Drive Albany NY position will process and manage public complaints related to the sanitary conditions of food establishments and food safety issues. A key responsibility is administering the Kosher Food Registration program which includes handling consumer complaints and inquiries concerning these registrations and ensuring all legally mandated information is filed with the Department and displayed for consumers review at food establishments. This role includes several responsibilities: managing consumer inquiries and complaints serving as the primary contact for questions and complaints about kosher food products investigating and addressing compliance issues to maintain consumer trust and recommending administrative actions against non-compliant establishments. Additionally this position will act as a liaison to support kosher establishments and certifiers with registration processes manage an up-to-date database of registered entities and engage with community organizations to develop educational materials and outreach programs. May perform similar duties as assigned. This position is ideal for self-motivated individuals who are committed to consumer protection and enjoy engagement with diverse community groups.
The Food Inspector 1 Compliance position is full-time working 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday. This position offers the opportunity for a part-time telecommuting schedule.
Salary:
The starting salary for Food Inspector 1 Compliance is $66951/year and the hiring salary for the PEF salary grade (SG) 18.
The candidates appointed to Food Inspector 1 Compliance 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 employees annual salary. Over time yearly performance advances may lead to the SG-18 job rate salary of $85138/ year!
Benefits:
This is a PEF-represented position that offers excellent benefits! Benefits include but are not limited to inexpensive Health Insurance options free dental and vision coverage NYS Pension Plan membership and generous paid time off. Within the first year you are eligible for 5 days of personal time 13 vacation days 13 sick days and 13 paid holidays!
As a New York State employee you could potentially qualify to participate in theFederal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program(PSLF)! The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your direct student loans after you have made 120qualifyingmonthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working full-time for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets or anothereligible employer.
Minimum Qualifications:
Non-Competitive Qualifications: Six years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Investigating customer inquiries and complaints as a customer service representative or responding to customer inquiries in a call center environment;
- Developing public awareness or consumer education programs relating to the sanitary conditions of food establishments and food safety issues or kosher food registration including but not limited to presentations to consumers consumer advocates regulatory agency personnel or food industry representatives;
- Conducting investigations involving the sanitary conditions of food establishments and food safety issues or kosher food registration.
- Analyzing and/or researching information or data related to the sanitary conditions of food establishments and food safety issues or kosher food registration.
Substitutions: an associates degree may substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelors degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience; a masters degree may substitute for one additional year of specialized experience.
Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidates will have the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of constituents from the public and various ethnic and religious communities that have an interest in kosher food availability. This may include public speaking at widely attended events to describe the Departments operation of the program and increase awareness among the related communities. While not required a general understanding of kosher food practices is beneficial.
Travel Requirements:
These positions require travel. Appointees must either possess at the time of appointment and continuously thereafter a valid drivers license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State and have access to a motor vehicle when necessary or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the regular transportation requirements in carrying out their field work responsibilities. Additionally appointees may be required to travel out-of-state for overnight trips on occasion due to ongoing training commitments.
How to Apply:
Candidates that are eligible and interested in being considered for appointment to one of these opportunities must use the below link to apply byAugust 15 2025. Within this online application please upload your resume transcript and cover letter.
If you have any questions please contact Amy Sacco in Human Resources at or .
The Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations and/or modifications as necessary for qualified persons with disabilities. If you are in need of a reasonable accommodation please visit: Position Information:
Division: Food Safety and Inspection
Negotiating Unit: PEF
Location: Albany
Number of Vacancies: One
Status of Vacancy: Full-time; Temporary Pending Jurisdictional Class Action; Permanent Appointment is Anticipated
Hours Per Week: 37.5 Hours
Jurisdictional Class: Pending Non-Competitive
Civil Service List(s): Eligible List Does Not Exist
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
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