PUBLIC HEALTH INVESTIGATOR/REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS PUBLIC HEALTH INVESTIGATOR

Code: 07838 Local Non-Competitive

New Jersey classifies Public Health Investigator/Registrar of Vital Statistics Public Health Investigator as non-competitive, which skips the exam-and-list step and turns on whether you meet the minimum requirements.

The one gate is 1 year of relevant experience.

How to get hired

Public Health Investigator/Registrar of Vital Statistics Public Health Investigator is non-competitive, so there is no ranked exam. You qualify by meeting the education and experience stated in the specification.
Apply directly to the hiring agency when a vacancy is posted. The agency verifies that you meet the minimum requirements.
Because there is no eligible list, hiring timelines are set by the agency rather than by a statewide certification.

Read the official specification at NJ Civil Service Commission.

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.

Definition

Under direction, assists in making routine inspections and investigations of complaints received by the health agency; does related work as required.

Has charge of the work involved in obtaining reports of and recording births, marriages, and deaths in the municipality; does related work as required.

Examples of work

Investigates complaints of alleged violations of the sanitary code and local health ordinances.
Inspects alleyways for trash and litter so as to determine compliance with local ordinances.
Investigates complaints of inadequate heat in apartments and homes to determine if there is any violation of local ordinances.
Works in an assigned district checking on any visible health violations for referral to Sanitary Inspectors.
Inspects buildings for the presence of rodents and other health nuisances.
Distributes literature concerning public health campaigns within the community.
Under direction, takes dog census.
Prepares case histories and reports of investigations.
Answers inquiries and gives information relative to health laws.
Maintains essential records and files.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Develops procedures for obtaining prompt and accurate reports of births, marriages, and deaths.
Passes on the certificates and other forms used in reporting births, marriages, and deaths.
Makes statistical compilations and organizes such calculations in the form of tables.
Studies the reporting of births, marriages, and deaths for the purpose of checking the completeness and accuracy of the reports and the means of improving registrations.
Issues certified copies of birth, marriage, and death records.
Collects fees and accounts for the money collected.
Determines the manner in which records and files are to be kept.
Addresses groups interested in the reporting and compilation of births, marriages, and deaths.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Experience

One (1) year of experience in field investigations which shall have included the gathering of significant personal data and the compiling of data into meaningful reports.

Three (3) years of clerical experience.

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 health laws and standards.
Knowledge of problems and procedures involved in investigating sanitary conditions and of the philosophy of maintaining public health standards.
Ability to comprehend established rules and regulations.
Ability to interview persons of varying backgrounds.
Ability to use tact and courtesy while making investigations.
Ability to observe and analyze significant conditions.
Ability to prepare suitable reports.
Ability to maintain essential records and files.
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 the 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.
CODES: LG- CAH 2/18/97
This job specification is for local government use only.
REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS
Knowledge of the laws relating to the reporting and registration of births, marriages, and deaths.
Knowledge of giving correct information to varied types of inquirers.
Knowledge of the statistical methods to be used in compiling sound and informative reports from the data collected.
Knowledge of the establishment and maintenance of a system of reports, records, and general files over a long period of time.
Ability to analyze the laws relating to the reporting and registration of births, marriages, and deaths and apply them to specific cases.
Ability to establish a simple and effective system of records of births, marriages, and deaths.
Ability to handle correspondence with numerous and varied types of inquiries.
Ability to devise suitable forms.
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 the 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.
CODES: LG-@ CAH 2/18/97
This job specification is for local government use only.

Note

The definition and 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.