What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sanitarian position at Town of Windsor CT?
Sanitarian
The Town of Windsor, CT is seeking a detail oriented and collaborative individual to be responsible for advanced technical environmental health work related to the detection, abatement and prevention of pollution and disease, and the preservation and promotion of public health. This Sanitarian position is a great opportunity for an experienced professional who wants to get the job done and takes pride in their work.
The salary range is $66,000 to $75,000 with starting salary dependent on qualifications. Town employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit package, including but not limited to, health, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, short and long term-disability and a defined contribution retirement plan.
The position
- Performs inspections of housing; schools; day care and industrial facilities; private and community water supply wells; subsurface sewage disposal systems; public pools; restaurants and other food establishments to measure compliance with state, Federal, and Town Health codes.
- Issues correction notices following inspection if necessary; issues food service, septic and well permits upon satisfactory compliance with appropriate regulations; initiates enforcement actions for non-compliance orders and directives concerning violations of local, state and Federal regulations.
- Investigates and initiates abatement proceedings on all health, environmental and nuisance complaints, including food poisoning, noise pollution, property maintenance and illegal dumping of solid waste and hazardous materials; coordinates inspection or compliance functions with other local, state, and federal agencies where appropriate.
- Under the direction of the Director of Health, performs epidemiological investigations of disease outbreaks; drafts orders and reports.
- Works with and educates individuals and businesses to facilitate compliance with health codes and regulations and to mitigate environmental health problems.
- Participates in after-hours emergency calls response on a departmental rotation schedule.
Our Ideal Candidate will have:
- Good knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, techniques and practices used in environmental health inspection and compliance activities; good knowledge of environmental codes and related laws, rules and regulations.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and maps.
- Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment; skill in environmental sampling, compliance or inspection work, preferably in positions related to public health.
- Good ability to work safely and independently; good ability to effectively deal with difficult or hostile people; good ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, local businesses, other regulatory agencies and the general public; ability to properly handle and dispose of hazardous materials; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in environmental health or related field, with two years experience in public health field; or
- Any equivalent combination of education and public health or environmental health experience.
- Valid Connecticut driver's license with good driving record
Preferred Qualifications
- Connecticut certification as Registered Sanitarian
Department of Public Health certification in Phase I and II of subsurface sewage disposal, Connecticut certification to conduct food service inspections, Lead Inspector Initial 24 Hour Training Certificate and Lead Risk Assessor Initial 16 Hour Training Certificate
To apply: Complete an on-line application at https://townofwindsorct.com/human-resources/employment-application/ and attach a cover letter by December 17, 2024.
The Town of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce. EOE/AA.
Salary : $66,000 - $75,000
