Job Location : Freehold,NJ, USA
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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