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SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH INVESTIGATOR

Code: 04426 Local Competitive

In New Jersey, Senior Public Health Investigator is filled through the competitive process: candidates take a civil service exam and are hired off a ranked list, not picked at will.

Qualifying turns on 2 years of relevant experience.

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Where this title is used

Senior Public Health Investigator is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.

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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 takes the lead over Public Health Investigators conducting inspections and investigations of complaints received by a Health Agency; does other related work.

Examples of work

  • Investigates complaints of alleged violations of the sanitary code and local health ordinances.
  • Inspects alleyways for trash and litter to determine compliance with local ordinances.
  • Investigates complaints of inadequate heat in apartments and homes to determine violations of local ordinances.
  • Inspects for health violations within an assigned district; reports violations to Sanitary Inspectors.
  • Inspects buildings for rodents and other health nuisances.
  • Distributes public health literature within the community.
  • May assist in taking dog census.
  • Prepares case histories and reports of investigations.
  • Answers inquiries and provides information relating to the Health laws.
  • Provides testimony in court cases.
  • Takes the lead over Public Health Investigators.
  • Prepares routine correspondence.
  • Maintains 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

Two (2) years of experience in conducting field investigations including the gathering and compilation of data and preparation of reports.

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 essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Knowledge of interviewing techniques.
  • Knowledge of local and state health laws and standards, after a period of training.
  • Knowledge of the methods used to investigate sanitary conditions.
  • Knowledge of the problems involved in the investigation of sanitary conditions and the maintenance of public health standards.
  • Ability to prepare reports.
  • Ability to read, interpret and apply public health rules and regulations.
  • Ability to interview persons of varying backgrounds.
  • Ability to conduct inspections and investigations.
  • Ability to observe and analyze significant conditions.
  • Ability to 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.
  • Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. 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.