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PRINCIPAL REGISTERED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST PUBLIC HEALTH
The City of Atlantic City is currently seeking a Principal Registered Environmental Health Specialist
DEFINITION: Under direction, performs the work of a Registered Environmental Health Specialist involved in the investigation and enforcement of public health laws within the concerned jurisdiction, and supervises Registered Environmental Health Specialists who are involved in the investigation and enforcement of sanitary, environmental, and public health laws; conducts inspections, investigations, and educational outreach activities; performs other related duties as required. NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK: Supervises Environmental Health Specialists and trainees in carrying out the tasks of inspection, investigation, and enforcement work necessary to maintain compliance with relevant sanitary, environmental, and public health laws rules, and ordinances. Organizes assigned technical field and office work and develops effective work methods. Takes the lead in planning, training, and supervising work of senior Registered Environmental Health Specialists, Registered Environmental Health Specialists, and Registered Environmental Health Specialist trainees. Conducts activities related to licensing, operation, and enforcement of sanitary, environmental, and public health laws and rules of regulated activities and facilities. Confers with Health Officer, engineers, veterinarians, and Registered Environmental Health Specialists concerning improvements in public health and sanitation. Conducts surveys and investigations of communicable diseases and epidemics which may be traceable to lack of environmental sanitation. Reviews and may approve plans for residential, commercial, and industrial development as necessary to ensure compliance with sanitary, environmental, and public health laws, rules, and ordinances. Collects water, food, and other specimens as needed for laboratory analysis and interpret the results of the subsequent analysis. May respond to emergency situations. Plans and conducts routine and emergency environmental health inspections and investigations and provides technical expertise to ensure operator and/or owner conformance with environmental health laws, rules, and ordinances. Maintains, updates, and analyzes environmental health records, findings of inspections, and other data to ensure proper documentation and continuity of environmental health protection. Prepares reports and findings as witness to environmental health violations in court cases and hearings. Reviews new environmental health policy and implements the requirements of said policy as necessary. Educates and communicates environmental risks to the public, media, and other interested parties. Assists the public, local health agency personnel, and other officials with recommendations and resources on various environmental health matters consistent with environmental laws, rules, or ordinances and suitable abatement practices. Investigates foodborne, airborne, waterborne, and other suspected disease outbreaks as required. Keeps current with professional developments in environmental health technologies, information systems, and technical advancements in the field. Reviews and analyzes records and reports and makes recommendations regarding new laws, rules, and
ordinances which are needed for control of environmental sanitation, and for methods of improving the operation of existing controls. May participate in the establishment or direction of community, public or environmental health programs. Assembles, reviews, and utilizes articles, bulletins, demonstrations, and other educational methods and materials concerning varied phases of environmental sanitation. Plans, organizes, and assigns the work of the organizational unit and evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of subordinates. Maintains liaison with local boards of health in all areas of environmental health. Prepares reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of experience in performing the duties incumbent upon a Registered Environmental Health Specialist in the enforcement of relevant sanitary, environmental, and public health laws, rules, and ordinances. LICENSE: Appointees must possess an active Registered Environmental Health Specialist License issued by the NJ Department of Health and Senior Services. Please visit http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/atlanticcity to view full job description.
