POSITION TITLE:    Sanitarian/Health Program Planner II

DEPARTMENT:        Health Department

REPORTS TO:        Chief Sanitarian

CLASSIFICATION:   Hourly; Clerical Union; 35 hours per week

Rate:                      $36.85 - $41.47 per hour

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs inspections, reviews plans, and enforces applicable health laws, rules, and regulations.  Performs duties related to community health education programming, vaccination clinics and other special projects under the direction of the Director of Health.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Performs routine and complex investigations consisting of inspections, follow up and enforcement activities for a  wide range of environmental matters including but not limited to: food establishments, salons, day care centers, subsurface sewage disposal systems, water supplies, bathing waters, public pools, construction of residential and commercial buildings, and general environmental nuisances.

•    Plans and coordinates public health programming for the health department on current public health issues (i.e. Lyme disease, heart health mental health).

•    Helps organize and facilitate vaccination clinics and works in conjunction with the Public Health Nurse.

•    Responds to complaints, records disposition and reports results to supervisor when necessary.

•    Coordinates all special programming for the health department, including outreach presentations, educational campaigns and other programming.

•    Participates in program development, implementation and evaluation as a member of the health department.

•    Plans and organizes work according to determined priorities and established procedures.

•    Issues Health Department licenses and permits.

•    Collects samples for chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests to provide data for use in detecting and preventing disease; interprets data and follows up as necessary.

•    Prepares statistical and narrative reports on work accomplished and other matters as deemed appropriate by the Chief Sanitarian Director of Health. 

•    Works cooperatively with departments, state and federal agencies, and community organizations.

•    Participates in ongoing professional education and training.

•    Organizes and maintains files on inspection, review, and application work.

•    Requires occasional work on evenings, weekends, or holidays to respond to emergencies or conduct inspections requiring special scheduling.

•    Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Sanitarian and/or Director of Health.

EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

•    Four-year degree in public health, environmental health, or related field.  

•    Connecticut certification in Food Service Inspection, Subsurface Sewage Disposal Phase I and II and Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor.

•    Ability to organize, interpret, and present data.

•    Ability to prepare written reports containing findings, analysis, conclusions and corrective recommendations.

•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

•    Proficiency in various social media platforms.

•    Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills.

•    Ability to work collaboratively with diverse organizations and community groups.

•    Strong initiative and ability to work independently. 

•    Valid Connecticut  Motor Vehicle Operator’s License 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands of this position include work out in the field, as well as in an office setting.  Ability to walk on unpaved, sloped, uneven terrain.  Ability to lift minimum of 35 lbs.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, bend, occasionally drive a vehicle, use hand to finger coordination, handle or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms.