What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sanitarian position at City of Norwalk, CT?
Description of Work
Position Definition: Performs inspections, plan reviews, conducts enforcement duties in administering local, state, and federal protocols, codes, ordinances and statutes.
Example of Duties: Participates in program development, implementation and evaluation as a member of the Norwalk Health Department Environmental Health Division. Receives verbal and written work assignments from the Assistant Director of Health, Environmental Health. Plans and organizes work according to determined priorities and established procedures. Performs routine and complex investigations consisting of inspections, follow up and enforcement activities for a wide range of environmental matters including but limited to: food establishments, subsurface sewage disposal systems, water supplies, shell fishing, bathing waters, public pools, lead inspections, construction of residential and commercial buildings, day care centers, and general environmental nuisances. Issues licenses and permits related to environmental activities. Collects samples for chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests to provide data for use in detecting and preventing disease, interprets data, follows up as necessary. Develops and provides information on environmental issues to interested parties. Prepares statistical and narrative reports on work accomplished and other matters as deemed appropriate by the Assistant Director of Health, Environmental Health. Works cooperatively with City departments, state and federal government, community organizations.
Additional Duties: Participates in ongoing professional education and training. Organizes and maintains files on inspection, review, and application work. Responds to complaints, records disposition, and reports results to supervisor and public as needed.
Supervised by: Direct supervision by the Assistant Director of Health, Environmental Health.
Note: The above is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of principles and practices of environmental sanitation. Ability to interpret laws, regulations and ordinances as related to public health. Ability to deal effectively with the public and to gain cooperation. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Ability to utilize information technology. Ability to provide exceptional customer service.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in public health, with coursework in environmental science and two years current experience in public health organization.
Special Licenses/Certifications AND/OR Supplemental Information
License or Certificate: Connecticut Registered Sanitarian (RS) or Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) in the State of Connecticut, Certification in State of Connecticut FDA Food Code to conduct food service inspections, Subsurface Sewage Disposal Phase I & II. Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and reliable insured transportation.
This position is a Grade 18.
The City of Norwalk is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employeer
