State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Environmental Sanitarian 1 (40 Hour) (6942FS)

$33.79-$45.65 Hourly / $2,702.50-$3,651.42 BiWeekly /
$70,535.00-$95,302.00 Yearly


PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Public Health and the Office of Early Childhood this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of tasks in associated with investigating and reporting on environmental health problems, providing consultation services and insuring proper application of health regulations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of an employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May lead lower level employees as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Inspects and/or investigates complaints within an assigned area such as lead and asbestos abatement activities;
  • Investigates vectors and disease sources (e.g. food borne outbreaks);
  • Explains health regulations and proper enforcement actions to violations;
  • Issues practitioner operating licenses/certifications;
  • Performs research studies and statistical analyses;
  • Takes samples and performs tests;
  • Provides technical assistance to develop and/or plan policies;
  • Interprets laboratory results;
  • Performs mathematical computations;
  • Writes inspection reports;
  • Reviews legislation pertaining to Public Health Code and related laws;
  • May act as a regulatory and technical consultant to public and private sector regarding environmental health;
  • May address public and other interest groups;
  • May assist in programmatic implementation and data management of projects under grant or state funding;
  • May evaluate environmental health programs, areas, and equipment;
  • May conduct training courses on health and safety;
  • May prepare informational letters for local health departments and the public;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • causes, impacts, and prevention of environmental health problems in communities;
    • mathematical concepts including statistical analysis;
    • biological concepts and principles relating to environmental health;
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
    • inspection and investigatory techniques related to public health hazards;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • analyze health conditions and recommend effective solutions;
    • utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of experience in environmental health technical operations.

NOTE: Environmental health is a broad discipline that is concerned with assessing and controlling the impact of the environment on human health.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree in environmental health or public health including twelve (12) semester hours of environmental health courses may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
  • Successful completion of a Connecticut Careers Trainee program approved by the Department of Administrative Services may be substituted for the General Experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
  • Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be exposed to some risk of personal injury or physical harm due to on site environmental conditions and some discomfort from year round weather conditions.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(17)-Laboratory/Scientific Services

BARGAINING UNIT

(15)-ENG, SCIEN, TECH P-4

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

FS 20

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Environmental Sanitarian 1 (40 Hour) in Salary Group FS 20 approved effective March 08, 2023. (Revised to expand class use) Item No. 24-035

EFFECTIVE DATE

04/16/2024

CLASS: 6942FS; EST: 10/16/1970; REV: 4/17/2024;