Director of Health
Apply NowCompany: Town of New Canaan
Location: New Canaan, CT 06840
Description:
TOWN OF NEW CANAAN
Director of Health
The Town of New Canaan, Connecticut is seeking applicants for the position of Director of Health.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
This position performs professional and administrative work in planning, directing, and supervising a comprehensive public health program for the community, including enforcing laws and regulations relating to communicable disease control, environmental sanitation, and other public health functions.
DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
The purpose of this position is to plan, direct, administer and enforce the Public Health Code (PHC) by supervising, reviewing, inspecting and overseeing or approving all applications which relate to the public health code and related federal, state and local laws and regulations specifically subsurface sewage disposal, the location of wells, cleanliness or water supply and the inspection of restaurants. The Health Director also deals with various health issues, including the risk of communicable diseases, insects, rodents and homeland security issues which may face the public. The Health Director is required to exercise considerable independent judgment in administering and managing the division and is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under their direct supervision and control.
REQUIREMENTS:
Master's degree in Public Health. Four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the field of public health administration, including 2 years of supervisory experience. Must comply with Connecticut General Statutes 19a-200 as amended.
Background investigation and pre-employment physical required. Valid driver's license required. Equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. Complete the online application which can be found at www.newcanaan.info in the middle of the opening page under Job Opportunities. Attach a cover letter and resume with at least three references. The position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is selected. Salary range is $131,052.75 - 141,129.47dependent on qualifications.
Director of Health
The Town of New Canaan, Connecticut is seeking applicants for the position of Director of Health.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
This position performs professional and administrative work in planning, directing, and supervising a comprehensive public health program for the community, including enforcing laws and regulations relating to communicable disease control, environmental sanitation, and other public health functions.
DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
The purpose of this position is to plan, direct, administer and enforce the Public Health Code (PHC) by supervising, reviewing, inspecting and overseeing or approving all applications which relate to the public health code and related federal, state and local laws and regulations specifically subsurface sewage disposal, the location of wells, cleanliness or water supply and the inspection of restaurants. The Health Director also deals with various health issues, including the risk of communicable diseases, insects, rodents and homeland security issues which may face the public. The Health Director is required to exercise considerable independent judgment in administering and managing the division and is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under their direct supervision and control.
REQUIREMENTS:
Master's degree in Public Health. Four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the field of public health administration, including 2 years of supervisory experience. Must comply with Connecticut General Statutes 19a-200 as amended.
Background investigation and pre-employment physical required. Valid driver's license required. Equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V. Complete the online application which can be found at www.newcanaan.info in the middle of the opening page under Job Opportunities. Attach a cover letter and resume with at least three references. The position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is selected. Salary range is $131,052.75 - 141,129.47dependent on qualifications.