STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Public Health Branch Chief

Hybrid

Recruitment #241129-1578MP-100

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Introduction



The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health is hiring!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH) has a vacancy for a Public Health Branch Chief to lead the Environmental Health & Drinking Water (EHDW) Branch.  The incumbent will report to a DPH Deputy Commissioner. In this role you will provide management across key areas such as safe drinking water, toxicology, and lead exposure prevention, ensuring public health protection and program innovation. See below for additional information on this great opportunity!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Work Schedule: Typically Monday - Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm
  • Work Hours: Full-time, First Shift, 40 hours per week
  • Location: 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT
An opportunity to telework in accordance with State policies may be permitted following the successful completion of a working test period.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
  • Overseeing a diverse portfolio of mission critical programs including: Drinking Water, the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF), the Lead Hazard Reduction and Control Section, and the Environmental Health Section.
  • Providing management and oversight for the Environmental Health & Drinking Water Branch, ensuring the effective administration of staff and operations.
  • Driving the development and implementation of various projects including goals, and objectives, to align public health missions with state regulatory requirements.
  • Leading regulatory efforts and strategic initiatives to ensure compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act and state laws, safeguarding the state's drinking water supply.
  • Overseeing the DWSRF program, including financial capacity analysis, loan disbursement, and federal grant funding management for drinking water infrastructure projects.
  • Spearheading DPH’s efforts on toxicology and emerging contaminants, particularly in relation to PFAS and other critical environmental health concerns.
  • Leading statewide efforts to eliminate lead exposure sources, working proactively to address both prevention and remediation.
  • Cultivating and maintaining partnerships with key stakeholders, including federal and state agencies, local health departments, and community organizations.
  • Fostering innovation by guiding the modernization of data systems and adoption of forward-thinking environmental health initiatives.
  • Promoting continuous improvement and new public health strategies.
MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES:

The Mission of the Department of Public Health (DPH) is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by:

  • Assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy
  • Preventing disease, injury, and disability
  • Promoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority of the state.

DPH accomplishes this through the implementation of its Strategic Plan which outlines the actions that DPH is taking to accomplish its Mission.

Selection Plan

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TO APPLY
  • The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting. 
  • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified. 
  • In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.  If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.
  • You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.
  • In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.
  • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
  • This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.
AFTER YOU APPLY 
  • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email and/or phone, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process. 
  • This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the question's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
  • NOTE: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview.
  • Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
    CONNECT WITH US 
    • Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.
    • Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Joseph K. Fried at Joseph.Fried@ct.gov, 860-924-7053.

    PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

    In the Department of Public Health this class is accountable for administering the programs and operations of a branch of significant size, scope and/or accountability for statewide initiatives.

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    • Administers staff and operations of a branch;
    • Develops, implements and evaluates branch policies, goals and objectives;
    • Designs and develops branch programs and activities;
    • Implements new procedures and procedural revisions;
    • Determines appropriate staffing levels and directs management and coordination of staff;
    • Designs and implements performance review standards for branch staff;
    • Prepares branch budget;
    • Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of branch who might impact policy or program activities;
    • Maintains continual intra-agency communication and cross-branch collaboration;
    • Determines quality assurance standards;
    • Advises Commissioner as to trends in health promotion, health delivery and health professional regulations through use of reports;
    • Testifies at legislative hearings, public hearings and in court;
    • Acts as a duty officer in department and responds to emergencies during non-working hours;
    • Speaks to professional and lay groups;
    • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
    • May be designated during a public health emergency to manage a variety of agency programs and operations within structure of the Incident Command System;
    • Performs related duties as required.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

    • Considerable knowledge of
      • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
      • and ability to apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
      • public health programs, policies and procedures;
      • current principles and practices of public health administration;
    • Considerable
      • interpersonal skills;
      • oral and written communication skills.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

    Two (2) years of experience in a managerial or administrative capacity in an organization having programmatic and/or regulatory responsibilities for promoting or protecting public health.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • Demonstrated experience managing large-scale environmental health and drinking water programs at a senior level, including policy development, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning.
    • Experience leading teams and managing operations in complex, evolving environments, with a successful track record of building or scaling programs.
    • Experience utilizing conflict resolution, consensus-building, and communication skills, experience engaging diverse stakeholders and balancing competing interests effectively.
    • Experience driving innovation and program improvement through data modernization, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic leadership.
    • Experience managing financial programs and grants, particularly in public health or environmental health settings.
    • Experience addressing environmental health challenges through innovative problem-solving and a forward-thinking approach.

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

    • Incumbents in this class may be required to periodically undergo tests or immunizations for communicable or infectious diseases.
    • Incumbents in this class may be required to undergo and successfully complete security background checks.
    • Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

    Conclusion

    AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

    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.


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