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Northeast District Department of Health Environmental Health Specialist in Brooklyn, Connecticut
[RESPONSIBILITIES:[ Perform basic environmental health inspections and evaluations in accordance with the Connecticut Public Health Code and other applicable local, state, or federal regulations, which include, but are not limited to: ]{new="" roman="" times=""}]{new="" roman="" times=""}
- Document information obtained during all investigations in a clear manner
- Analyze data, prepare reports or other public health-related documents, and make presentations, if necessary, based on findings from evaluations or inspections
- Provide technical guidance (based on level of training) as required to sanitarians and other staff members within the department and community
- Provide information in the areas of disease prevention, food service safety and general environmental health subjects
- Conduct or assist in environmental investigations (based on certifications)
[GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:]{new="" roman="" times=""}
- Communicate in a professional manner with other state and local health department officials,
[public officials and [the general public]{new="" roman="" times=""}]{new="" roman="" times=""}
- Work with all staff in providing service to the public
- Other duties as assigned
[QUALIFICATIONS:]{new="" roman="" times=""}
- Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- CT Certifications in Food Service Inspection, Level 1 and Level 2 Subsurface, and Lead
[investigation preferred]{new="" roman="" times=""}
- Knowledge of the principles, practices and regulations applied in conducting inspections or
[investigations]{new="" roman="" times=""}
- Ability to prepare written reports containing findings, analysis, conclusions and corrective
[recommendations are essential]{new="" roman="" times=""}
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Must have a valid motor vehicle license
- Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions and meet the physical demands of the
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- Must be a team-orientated individual
- Must be able to handle a fast-paced, heavy workload environment, and demonstrate excellent
[public service skills]{new="" roman="" times=""}
- Computer experience required, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) preferred
- Ability to manage office and field work independently is required
[Physical Demands and Requirements of the Position include:]{new="" roman="" times=""}
Engage in the following movements: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, grasping, feeling, writing and repetitive motions.
Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
[Hearing ability sufficient to communi ]{new="" roman="" times=""}