College Aide, Bureau of Food Safety and Community Sanitation

College Aide Junior / Senior

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Division of Environmental Health works to prevent and control illness and injury related to environmental and occupational health risks through outreach, education, surveillance, and enforcement. With staff of 1,000, the Division covers a broad range of subject matter, including oversight of environmental investigations, lead poisoning, injury prevention, occupational health, food safety, childcare, radiation control, recreational and drinking water quality, air quality, climate health, vector control, veterinary public health and pest control. The Bureau of Food Safety and Community Sanitation protects the public, including New York's most vulnerable citizens from a broad range of hazards that may pose a threat to health or safety. The duties will include but not be limited to : responding to a high volume of telephone calls and visits by referring to appropriate unit, transferring calls, taking messages as necessary, and providing information where appropriate to service callers; maintaining an online log of all incoming / outgoing correspondence; and maintaining a system of appointment schedules, records, and other informational materials by entering, retrieving, updating / transferring / deleting materials, following standard procedures / timetables, to insure usability and timelines of the system.

Preferred skills include excellent communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.

Why you should work for us : Loan Forgiveness : As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal / state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. Benefits : City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as a premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually, per a 2024 assessment. Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position's associated union / benefit fund. A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement. A tax-deferred savings program and a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers. Work From Home Policy : Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home. Job Security : You could enjoy more job security compared to private sector employment and be able to contribute to making NYC a healthy place to live and work.

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.