Description
About the Role:
The Office of the Chief Health & Safety Officer (OCHSO) plays a vital role in furthering the mission of the Port Authority by ensuring the workplace meets all occupational health and safety legal expectations and actively supports the highest quality occupational health and safety programs to ensure the safe movement of the Port Authority's customers, partners, employees, and stakeholders every day. Agency Safety Management, within the OCHSO, maintains and develops safety, fire protection, occupational health, and public health programs and policies for the PANYNJ.
Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Food Safety Supervisor, the selected candidate will be responsible for:
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- Inspecting food establishments located on PANYNJ properties and applying current public health codes and industry practices to enhance food service operations;
- Verifying the existence of operating permits and training certificates and evaluating the storage, handling, preparation, and delivery on premises for cleanliness regularly;
- Reviewing architectural drawings of new food establishments and writing, documenting, and delivering comments based on code requirements within the required timeframe
- Completing Routine, Follow-up, Special Investigations, Preliminary Construction, Final Construction, Pre-Operational, and Limited Inspections; will complete the required inspection reports within the required timeframe and provide follow-up as necessary
- Investigate food-borne and public health complaints; conduct food-borne illness investigations and Integrated Pest Management inspections;
This position requires travel to all PANYNJ facilities and availability to respond to emergencies on a rolling basis 24/7/365
Qualifications:
Candidates must present the following qualifications to be considered eligible for this position:
- Bachelor's Degree in public, environmental, occupational health or a health-related field from an accredited college or university;
- Minimum of 4 years experience performing environmental and public health inspections;
- Experience with food safety and public health;
- Familiarity with NYC, NY State & NJ State public health regulations;
- Demonstrated experience conducting comprehensive inspections and documenting findings of the inspections in written reports;
- Applicants must possess a valid driver's license;
- The successful candidate will be subject to a comprehensive background check and must pass a fingerprint-based 10-year criminal history record to obtain an airport Security Identification Display (SIDA) credential. The candidate must be able to maintain SIDA credentials throughout your employment in this position.
Desired:
Ideal candidates will present the following profile:
- NJ Licensed Registered Environmental Health Specialist, Sanitarian or Health Inspector Licenses or equivalent;
- NYS FSIO-I or FSIO-II Certification;
- NJDEP or NYSDEC Certified Pesticide Applicator License;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with internal staff at all levels and external officials from Public Health Agencies;
- Ability to interpret analytical results and develop appropriate recommendations;
- Demonstrated experience in problem-solving and project management;
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, multitask and work independently
- Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Selection Process
The application process varies by position, but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.
Compensation & Benefits
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package, hybrid work options for many positions, and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement.
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How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications.
Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.
About The Port Authority:
Founded in 1921, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey builds, operates, and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. The agency's network of aviation, ground, rail, and seaport facilities is among the busiest in the country, supports more than 550,000 regional jobs, and generates more than twenty three billion in annual wages and eighty billion in annual economic activity. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center site, where the 1,776-foot-tall One World Trade Center is now the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.