What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Inspector position at City of Norwalk, CT?
Description of Work
Position Definition: Performs inspections, reviews and enforcement duties in administering local, state and federal codes, ordinances and statutes.
General Duties: Participates in program development, implementation and evaluation as a member of the Norwalk Health Department Environmental Health section. 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 with the assistance of the Assistant Director of Health, Environmental Health. Performs routine investigations consisting of inspections, follow up and enforcement activities for environmental matters including but not limited to: water supplies, shell fishing, bathing waters, public pools, day care centers and general environmental nuisances. May participate in more complex investigations. Inspections of food establishments and sub surface sewage disposal system inspections and review may be undertaken with proper certification. Prepares statistical and narrative reports on work accomplished and other matters as deemed appropriate by the Assistant Director of Health, Environmental Health.
Additional Duties: Works cooperatively with City departments, state and federal governments and community organizations.
Supervised By: Direct supervision by the Assistant Director of Health, Environmental Health and general supervision by the Director of 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 the 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
A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in public health, with coursework in environmental science.
Special Licenses/Certifications AND/OR Supplemental Information
License or Certificate: One or more of the following public health areas: Food Service Inspections, Sub Surface Sewage Disposal Phase I, Sub Surface Sewage Disposal Phase II or Certified Lead Inspector. Must possess or be able to obtain a certification in Food Inspection within one (1) year of employment. Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and insured reliable transportation.
Dept: Health
This position is a Grade 15
The City of Norwalk is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employeer
