PUBLIC HEALTH INVESTIGATOR

DEFINITION

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

 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.

NOTE:  Appointments may be made to positions requiring bilingual skills.

07678- Bilingual in Spanish and English.
SPECIAL SKILL		
Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in 
Spanish and English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. 
	
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.

 REQUIREMENTS:

      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.

      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 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.

This job specification is applicable to the following title code(s) which
are different work week or work month and/or variants of the job class title:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
02910
L
C
  
N/A
03
-
07678
Bilingual In Spanish And English
L
C
  
N/A
04
-

This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

2/18/1997