- Salary
- $141k – $149k/yr
- Location
- City of Norwalk - Norwalk Health Department, CT, CT
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Seniority
- Director
- Education
- Master
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
General Duties: Enforces the Norwalk Housing and Sanitary Codes, the Connecticut Public Health Code and the Connecticut General Statutes. Supervises and coaches inspectors, field, and support personnel (Sanitarians, Health Inspectors, Housing Inspectors, Sealer of Weights and Measures, Administrative Support, etc.), assigns and reviews work, provides support, monitors performance, recognizes achievements and disciplines as necessary. Participates in investigating health problems and hazards by making inspections, following up and negotiating to achieve compliance. Oversees lead program, relocation program and eviction services. Oversees and monitors health department vector control activities and water quality activities. Monitors Environmental Health division policies and procedures, prepares updates as needed and seeks approval to implement changes from the Director of Health. Participates in budget development and monitoring. Prepares statistical and narrative reports. Utilizes computer technology to increase efficiency. Directs and monitors activities for continuous improvement.
Additional Duties: Works closely with other City departments including Fire, Police, Planning and Zoning, Building and Code Enforcement, Public Works, Recreation and Parks, Fair Housing, and Human Services, and State agencies including Superior Court Housing Section. Maintains rapport with the community and industries which are regulated by environmental public health programs. Participates in community meetings and serves on and provides staffing support to boards, commissions and committees as a Health Department representative. Participates in emergency response and planning activities. Represents the Director in liaison activities with community, municipal and state agencies.
Supervised By: Receives general supervision from the Director of Health.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree AND five years of professional experience in a governmental public health organization investigating, assessing, or controlling the effects of environmental issues or hazards on human health.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Public Health; Master of Public Health (MPH) degree; and two years of supervisory, management, or coordination experience in a community health organization.
Note: The above is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.
NASA Grade 8
Skills
CompliancePlumbingCustomer Service