Program Director Environmental Health #2311-5226-01

• Utilize and enforce applicable sections of the State Public Health Code, State Statutes, and Municipal Ordinances
• License and inspect food service establishments
• Resolve cases of childhood lead poisoning; provide educational outreach activities and assist with distribution of federal lead abatement funds to prevent lead poisoning.
• Investigate and resolve public health nuisances and infractions of applicable statutes and/or ordinances
• Monitor water quality of public swimming pools and beach water
• Inspect schools, daycare centers, senior centers and summer lunch feeding sites
• Assist in preparing for and responding to public health emergencies

• Plans, directs, assigns, and supervises the work of all Sanitarians and Lead Poisoning Inspectors.
• Supervises training programs in all phases of public and/or environmental health for Sanitarians and Lead Inspectors including the use or instruments used in air pollution surveys or other related work.
• Directs the systematic inspection of private and public dwellings, including food service establishments, child day care centers, etc.
• Supervises the disposal of foods damaged by fire, flood, or other causes.
• Supervises and/or reviews plans and specifications for all new or renovated food service establishments, swimming pools, etc.
• Investigates nuisance complaints such as mosquito areas and has areas treated or filled to eliminate problems.
• Responds to emergency situations and assigns personnel to respond to emergency situations.
• Assists in developing environmental health policies and procedures, including lead poisoning preventions.
• Assists in the preparation of court cases.
• Develops forms, systems, procedures, and methods of record keeping for the various phases of the public and/or environmental health programs.
• Regularly researches and reviews leads on grant/funding opportunities. Develops and keeps a system of electronic files or data containing results of regular research for sharing and/or joint discussions with others as significant for pursuit of funding, submission planning, etc.
• Develops funding proposals with key stakeholders, including oversight of funding activities, identification of key requirements, roles, responsibilities and deadlines.
• Maintains oversight of calendar submissions and tracks activities and progress of accountability activities and documents.
• Provides oversight in administering and managing the budgets for grants acquired.
• Prepares monthly, annual, and special reports as required by the areas of responsibility for this position.
• Confers and cooperates with other municipal, state and federal agencies concerned with problems in environmental health.
• Attends professional meetings and conferences.
• Performs other related work as required.

• Knowledge of modern principles and practices, methods and techniques of public and/or environmental health;
• Knowledge of New Haven Public Health Code, state and local laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to the field of public and/or environmental health;
• Knowledge of sanitary sciences, including Bacteriology, Chemistry, Pest Control and/or other areas of sanitary sciences as the industry dictates;
• Proven supervisory experience, preferably in a unionized environment, with the ability to assign, train, supervise and evaluate work of staff members;
• Proven grant writing experience, with demonstrable experience in the successful acquisition of grants.
• Proven experience in administering and managing the budgets for grants acquired.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to demonstrate computer literacy at a level needed for daily use of word processing, spreadsheet, email and internet browsing programs.
• Ability to obtain the cooperation of the general public in establishing and maintaining maximum standards in the interest of public health;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city, state and federal officials, subordinates and representatives of allied and cooperating agencies.

• Must be available to accomplish work after hours when required.
• Must possess a valid CT drivers’ license with a good driving history.
• If not already certified, must obtain the following within twelve (12) months of appointment: 

• State of Connecticut Registered Sanitarian License
• State of Connecticut Lead Inspection Certification
• State of Connecticut Certified Food Inspector Certification

Applicants meeting minimum requirements may be invited to participate in a Civil Service exam process at a later date.

It is critical that you complete the application thoroughly, as the information you provide will be used to ascertain if you are eligible to move forward in the selection process, and this information may be used to determine the eligibility list.

Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.