Assistant Health Officer-Health Department - Monmouth County (NJ) : Job Details

Description

The Monmouth County Health Department is hiring a qualified candidate for the position of Assistant Health Officer.

The duties of an Assistant Health Office include but are not limited to -

Assists the Health Officer in planning, developing, coordinating and

directing the work programs of a municipal Health Department and in

directing the enforcement of public health laws within the

municipality; does other related duties.

Steps in and directs the health department staff in the health officers absence.

Plans and directs the measures required to control and prevent

communicable diseases.

Directs and coordinates the inspection, investigation, legal and other

measures required by local and state health laws.

Supervises sanitation measures and inspections throughout the

municipality.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of Federal, State and local public health laws, rules,

regulations, ordinances, policies, standards and procedures and their

application to specific situations.

Knowledge of the provisions of the local sanitary codes.

Knowledge of techniques used in public health administration.

Knowledge of the records required in a public health program.

Ability to organize assigned public health work.

Ability to analyze and interpret public health law, regulations, rules

and procedures and apply them to specific situations.

Ability to recognize and identify contagious diseases and to take the

proper control action.

Ability to maintain and establish effective working relationships with

citizens, physicians and other on health matters.

Ability to provide assignments and instructions to staff and supervise

the performance of their work.

Ability to utilize available funds, personnel, equipment, materials,

supplies and space.

Ability to prepare correspondence.

Ability to prepare reports.

Ability to establish and maintain records and files.

Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording

and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English

sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign

Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of

communication.

LICENSE:

Possession of a valid Health Officer License issued by the New

Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services.

NOTE: Under certain circumstances, or upon request, eligibility

may be restricted to qualified physicians only, who possess a valid

Health Officer's License issued by the New Jersey Department of Health

and Senior Services, or to individuals who possess a doctor or master

degree in a health related field, such as medicine, osteopathy,

veterinary medicine, public health, environmental science, health

administration, social work, nursing, or health education and a valid

New Jersey Health Officer's license.

LICENSE:

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid

in NJ only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee

mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Please be advised, all Monmouth County positions are on site. There are no provisions to work remotely.

Monmouth County offers generous health and wellness benefits to full-time employees and their eligible dependents. Competitive plans include medical, prescription, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and an award-winning wellness program. Part-time employees who work an average of 30 or more hours per week over the course of a year may also elect these benefits.

Eligible employees* are enrolled in the New Jersey State Pension and Group Life Insurance, and enjoy a bank of vacation, personal, and sick days as well as a substantial paid holiday package.

Additional retirement/deferred compensation plans - 457 (b), short-term disabiity, whole life insurance, cancer, critical illness, and accident plans are also available as voluntary benefits.

Monmouth County is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer. Go to: for more information.

* Seasonal and temporary employees are not eligible.

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Do you have a valid Health Officer License issued by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services.

* Yes

* No

Required Question

Agency County of Monmouth

Address Human Resources Department, Hall of Records

One East Main Street

Freehold, New Jersey, 07728

Phone 732-###-####

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