Health Officer in TRENTON, New Jersey at COUNTY OF MERCER

HEALTHOFFICER

DEPARTMENT:Public Health& Safety

SALARY: $99,877 - $126,992

LOCATION:Trenton, NJ

SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30PM, with an hour unpaid lunch break

REPORTSTO: Deputy County Administrator,Public Health & Safety

VACANCIES: 1

JOBSPECIFICATION: HEALTH OFFICER

POSITIONOVERVIEW:

The MercerCounty Division of Public Health is seeking a qualified Health Officerto provide leadership and oversight of public health programs, services, andregulatory activities. Under direction, the Health Officer recommends publichealth policies; plans, develops, coordinates, and directs public healthprograms; and oversees the enforcement of applicable public health laws andregulations.

Thisposition plays a key leadership role in protecting and promoting the health andwell-being of Mercer County residents through disease prevention and control,environmental health and sanitation initiatives, regulatory compliance,community health services, and effective public health administration.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recommendsthe establishment of public health policies, programs, and initiatives.
• Plans anddirects measures required to control and prevent communicable diseases.
• Directsand coordinates inspections, investigations, legal actions, and other measuresnecessary to enforce applicable local and State health laws.
• Supervisessanitation measures and inspections.
• Plans anddirects measures required to identify and abate nuisances that may affectpublic health and sanitation.
• Ensuresappropriate child health services are provided.
• Overseesthe reporting, investigation, documentation, and control of communicablediseases.
• Maintainsaccurate and current records of diseases reported within the jurisdiction.
• Investigatesand/or directs investigations involving contacts and contagious diseases.
• Issuesapplicable licenses and permits as provided by health ordinances.
• Inspectsand/or supervises inspections of food and drug establishments to ensurecompliance with applicable laws.
• Supervisesvital statistics registration activities.
• Preparesand oversees clear, accurate, and informative statistical and other reportscontaining findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Supervisesthe establishment and maintenance of essential records and files.
• Utilizeselectronic and/or manual recording and information systems required by theagency.
• Performsother duties as assigned by the Deputy County Administrator for the PublicHealth & Safety Department.

REQUIREMENTS:

HEALTH OFFICER LICENSE:

• Possessionof a valid Health Officer License issued by the New Jersey Department ofHealth.

NOTE: Under certain circumstances, orupon request, eligibility may be restricted to qualified physicians only, whopossess a valid Health Officer's License issued by the New Jersey Department ofHealth, or to individuals who possess a doctor or master degree in a healthrelated field, such as medicine, osteopathy, veterinary medicine, publichealth, environmental science, health administration, social work, nursing, orhealth education and a valid New Jersey Health Officer's license.

DRIVER'S LICENSE:

Appointeeswill be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if theoperation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to performthe essential duties of the position.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Knowledgeof federal, State, and local public health laws, rules, regulations,ordinances, policies, standards, and procedures.
• Knowledgeof local sanitary codes and modern preventive disease measures.
• Knowledgeof modern techniques and practices of public health administration.
• Knowledgeof record maintenance for a modern public health program.
• Ability toorganize work, analyze problems, and develop effective work methods.
• Ability toread, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, and provisions to specificsituations.
• Ability torecognize and identify contagious diseases and ensure appropriate controlmeasures.
• Ability toestablish and maintain effective working relationships with citizens,physicians, public health partners, and others.
• Ability toprovide appropriate instructions and assignments to employees and supervise theperformance of their work.
• Ability tomake efficient and effective use of available funds, personnel, equipment,materials, supplies, and space.
• Ability toprepare and supervise the preparation of clear, technically sound, accurate,and informative reports and correspondence containing findings, conclusions,and recommendations.
• Ability tosupervise the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files.
• Ability tolearn and utilize electronic and/or manual recording and information systemsused by the agency.
• Ability tocommunicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position;American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered acceptable forms ofcommunication.

BENEFITSOF WORKING WITH MERCER COUNTY:

MercerCounty offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports employee wellness,financial stability, and career growth:

• Health,dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Enrollmentin the State pension system
• Paidvacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Continuingeducation and career development opportunities

MercerCounty EEO/ Civil Service Statement & Residency Requirements:

MercerCounty is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse,inclusive, and accessible workplace. We provide equal employment opportunitiesto all individuals regardless of race, creed, color, national origin,nationality, ancestry, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, marital status, civil unionstatus, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional orsexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellularor blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forcesof the United States, disability, or any other protected characteristic underfederal, state, or local law.

Asa Civil Service employer under the State of New Jersey, all candidates mustcomply with New Jersey Civil Service Commission regulations and guidelines.Mercer County residency is required. Non-residents must establish residencywithin one (1) year of employment.

MercerCounty is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordancewith the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws,specifically in accordance with the New Jersey State Policy ProhibitingDiscrimination in the Workplace.