SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH INVESTIGATOR

 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.

 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.

 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.

 REQUIREMENTS:

      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 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.

 This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
04426
L
C
  
N/A
06
-

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.

 3/02/2000