What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health Sanitarian position at CITY OF HARTFORD, CT?
Environmental Health Sanitarian
Full Time
Environmental Services
Public Health
Sciences and Laboratory
Vacancy is in the Environmental Health Division of the Health and Human Services Department. Posting will remain open until sufficient applications are received . Under general supervision, performs technical public health work in the education and enforcement of public health laws and regulations relating to environmental health, housing, and property maintenance. Participates in routine inspections and regulation activities of general environmental sanitation. Conducts environmental related investigations of public health activities. Investigates environmental and nuisance complaints and takes appropriate action as needed. Inspects food service establishments, dwellings and other buildings for sanitation and safety hazards in accordance with state and local laws/ordinances, licensing regulations and codes, and under state or local public health codes. Issues citations, and municipal notices of violation as needed. Assists in the preparation of division related projects and other public health-related educational initiatives. Maintains statistical records of all program activities and prepares reports and correspondence. Performs related work as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Incumbents are required to independently perform the full ranges of duties. Work may be performed in emergency situtations, requiring the ability to multi-task and respond to situations promptly, professionally, and accurately. May assist in the training of the Environmental Health Sanitarian Trainee.
This is a CHPEA union position. The hours of work for this position are 40 per week.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
The examination will consist of rating your training and experience as contained on your application. It may also include a written test, an oral test, or a combination thereof. All parts of the examination, including tests and ratings, will be related to the requirements of the position. The examination will be designed to measure:
Knowledge of:
- Sanitary sciences, including bacteriology, biology, chemistry, and personal hygiene;
- Modern methods, principles and practices of public health sanitation;
- Principals and practice of housing code enforcement;
- Laws, ordinances and regulations governing environmental health;
- Principals and practice of public and environmental health;
- Public and environmental health terminology;
- Techniques of collecting and analyzing data.
- Objectively and scientifcally investigate and evaluate environmental problems and propose effective solutions;
- Interpret and explain regulatory provisions of City, State, and Federal statutes, laws and codes;
- Make judgements about violations and their severity;
- Interpret and enforce regulations firmly and tactfully with the general public;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with community leaders and the general public;
- Use all enforcement laws, codes, ordinances, tools, and educational activities to ensure public health and safety;
- Prepare clear and concise case records and reports;
- Provide expert witness testimony as necessary;
- Operate computers and use a variety of software;
- Participate in the effective presentation of ideas in oral and written communications.
Qualifications
Open to all applicants who meet the following qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public health, environmental health, biological sciences, sanitary engineering or a closely related field and two (2) years of experience in the field of environmental health.
Master's degree from an accredited college or university public health, environmental health, or closely related field preferred.
NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Must obtain certification as a Connecticut Registered Sanitarian within twenty-four (24) months,
Must possess and maintain Food Establishment Inspector Certification from the State of Connecticut.
Must possess and maintain Lead Inspector Certification from the State of Connecticut.
Must possess and maintain Phase I Subsurface Sewage Disposal Certification from the State of Connecticut.
Must obtain Pool Certificate from the State of Connecticut within six (6) months.
May be required to obtain additional certification as a result of legislative requirements.
A COPY OF YOUR DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION. A DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT SUBMITTED WILL BE VERIFIED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office environment and in various community settings with travel to inspection sites. Work includes outside inspections in weather extremes. Work may be performed outside of normal business hours to respond to emergency situations. May be exposed to body fluids, hazardous wastes material, toxins, and/or poisonous substances.
HARTFORD RESIDENCY PREFERRED: A completed CITY OF HARTFORD RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT including proof of residency as indicated on the RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT may be submitted.
APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY, INCLUDING REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT PROPER DOCUMENTATION SHALL RESULT IN YOUR DISQUALIFICATION.
APPLICATIONS VIA FACSIMILE OR EMAIL ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
Other Information
If selected for the position, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening examination, and a background check. If appointed, you will be required to serve (3) three to (12) twelve months of probation. This examination and employment process is subject to all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules and regulations.
ALL CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION CONCERNING THE APPLICATION AND TESTING PROCESS WILL OCCUR THROUGH EMAIL. (PLEASE CHECK YOUR JUNK OR SPAM MAIL)
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE :
Preferential Points may be given to Eligible Veterans. Must submit a Veteran's Preference Form , along with a DD-214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the Office of Veteran's Affairs.
The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department.
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Hartford is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of Hartford
Hartford is the capital city of the U.S. state of Connecticut. It is located in Hartford County on the Connecticut River, north of the center of the state, 24 miles (39 km) south of Springfield, Massachusetts. Its 2006 population of 124,512 ranks Hartford as the state's second-largest city, after Bridgeport. New Haven, 40 miles (64 km) to the south, has a population nearly identical to that of Hartford. Greater Hartford is also the largest metro area in Connecticut and 45th largest in the country (2006 census estimate) with a metropolitan population of 1,188,841.
Nicknamed the "Insurance Capital of the World", Hartford houses many of the world's insurance company headquarters, and insurance remains the region's major industry. Almost 400 years old, Hartford is among the oldest cities in the United States, and following the American Civil War, Hartford took the mantle of the country's wealthiest city from New Orleans. In 1868, Mark Twain exclaimed: "Of all the beautiful towns it has been my fortune to see, Hartford is the chief".
With a new convention center and hotel, a recently completed science center, the reclaimed riverfront, and an infusion of residential and commercial ventures in the city, Hartford has begun to attract new development, especially downtown, after years of relative stagnation. It is home to the nation's oldest public art museum (Wadsworth Atheneum), the oldest public park (Bushnell Park), the oldest continuously published newspaper (The Hartford Courant), the second-oldest secondary school (Hartford Public), and until its recent closure, the sixth-oldest opera company in the nation (Connecticut Opera).
Salary : $76,510 - $95,638
