CHIEF PUBLIC HEALTH INVESTIGATOR

Code: 01196 Local Competitive

Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction, supervises and works with a group of Public Health Investigators conducting inspections and investigations of complaints received by a Health Agency; does other work as required.

Examples of work

• Assigns work, supervises and works with Public Health Investigators investigating complaints of alleged violations of the sanitary code and local health ordinances.
• Supervises and is responsible for the corrective action when violations to the sanitary code and local health ordinances are found.
• Supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned employees.
• Distributes public health literature within the community.
• Prepares and supervises the preparation of case histories and reports of investigations.
• Answers inquiries and provides information relating to the health law.
• Supervises the establishment and maintenance of records and files.
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.

Experience

Three (3) years of experience in conducting public health investigations work in the enforcement of local public health ordinances and sanitary code.

License

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

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of local and State public health standards and practices.
• Knowledge of interviewing techniques.
• Knowledge of the methods used to collect and analyze data.
• Ability to analyze public health investigation problems.
• Ability to organize and assign work and to develop effective work methods.
• Ability to interpret and apply relevant public health laws and codes.
• Ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to interview persons of varying backgrounds.
• Ability to conduct inspections and investigations.
• Ability to observe and analyze significant conditions.
• Ability to supervise the establishment and maintenance of files and records.
• Ability to learn 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, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.