Public Health Section Chief

Hybrid

Recruitment # 240430-0564MP-001

Location Hartford, CT

Date Opened 5/1/2024 12:00:00 AM

Salary $121,848* - $166,144/year *New State employees start at the minimum

Job Type Open to the Public

Close Date 5/22/2024 11:59:00 PM

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• Introduction

  Do you want to make a positive impact by working in the public sector? Are you looking to take the next step in your career? If so, please read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

  The S tate of Connecticut (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Public Health ( DPH (https://portal.ct.gov/DPH) ) has an anticipated opening for the position of Public Health Section Chief (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0564MP&R1=undefined&R3=undefined) to our Environmental Health Section (EHS). This position will report directly to a Public Health Branch Chief. The mission of the EHS is to prevent illness or disease that may be caused by environmental threats and to reduce or eliminate harmful environmental exposures. This is accomplished by applying science and regulation to assess and minimize risk and by providing data, information, and education about health and the environment.

• SECTION: Environmental Health Section (EHS)

• ADDRESS: 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT

• WORK HOURS: Full-time, first shift, 40 hours per week

• SCHEDULE: Typical work schedule of Monday through Friday *H ybrid work schedule may be available.

  Duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Directing the professional staff and operations of environmental health programs at the section level.

• Leading innovation among teams to address data system modernization and adopt new programmatic initiatives.

• Leading change to adopt renewed public health efforts working with program supervision and the executive leadership team.

• Developing programmatic strategic workplans, adopting program measures, and ensuring implementation of action items.

• Coordinating, planning, and managing section-wide initiatives and overseeing the implementation of department-wide initiatives, policies, and procedures.

• Redeveloping and renewing pertinent laws and regulations.

• Determining appropriate procedures for ensuring quality assurance for programs and performance standards for staff.

• Obtaining state and federal funds to maintain and implement environmental health programs and directing staff in cultivating new sources of funds to expand initiatives.

• Working with federal agencies, other states, regional, and national associations for program development.

• Maintaining good working relationships with individuals both within and outside of the department who might have input or impact on environmental health policies, programs, or regulatory activities.

• Reviewing and evaluating legislative proposals and reports on environmental health issues.

• Directing the preparation of surveillance data reports, investigatory reports, reports of regulatory actions, environmental health education campaigns, and required federal reports.

• Directing section and program responses to media inquiries.

• Representing the department to professional and lay groups on environmental health topics and overseeing the preparation of articles for publication on environmental health issues.

  What We Can Offer You:

• The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: 'Forbes' State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/Press-Room/Press-Releases/2023/Forbes-State-of-CT-Ranked) - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule

• A Platinum Healthcare Plan, the nation’s best for state employees and dependents, according to a report by Georgetown’s Center on Health Insurance Reform and article by Ellen Andrews, Ph.D. , along with comprehensive benefit offerings (https://portal.ct.gov/DAS/smART/General-Employee-Benefits)

• Extensive pension plan and supplemental retirement offerings

• Generous paid time off, including 13 paid holidays per calendar year

• Professional growth and development opportunitie s

• A healthy work/life balance to all employees

• State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service) for more information.

You Will Discover The Opportunity To:

• Engage in a rewarding career;

• Showcase your talents in a meaningful role;

• Thrive in an exciting environment;

• Provide support to a division that is passionate about the work we do;

• Work together in a collaborative team environment.

  Our Mission:

  The Mission of the Department of Public Health (https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Communications/About-Us/About-Us) (DPH) is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy, preventing disease, injury, and disability, and promoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority of the state.

  DPH accomplishes this through the implementation of its Strategic Plan (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/Departments-and-Agencies/DPH/State-Health-Planning/Strategic-Planning/CTDPH2019Strategic-Plan-final.pdf) which outlines the actions that DPH is taking to accomplish its Mission.

  Selection Plan

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  Please Note:

  In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting.

  Please Note:

  For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

  To Apply:

• In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

• You must specify your qualifications on your application. You will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application for this posting to the JobAps system.

• In order to comply with Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/ACT/PA/PDF/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.PDF) , the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process.

• All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.

• This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules.

  Important Next Step Information for After You Apply:

• Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.

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• Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.

• The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

• Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position. Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=IT&preview=1) .

• Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

  Connect With Us:

• Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process.

• Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment please contact Pamela Rochette via email at Pamela.Rochette@ct.gov.

  PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

  In the Department of Public Health this class is accountable for directing the design, development and implementation of multi-faceted health services programs of an assigned section.

  EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Directs staff and operations of large, multi-faceted health services programs at the section level;

• Coordinates, plans and manages section programs and activities;

• Develops, implements, communicates and evaluates section policies, procedures, goals and activities;

• Interprets and administers pertinent laws and regulations;

• Determines appropriate staffing levels;

• Directs preparation of section budget;

• Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of section who might impact on policy, program or regulatory activities;

• Determines quality assurance and performance standards for staff;

• Obtains state and federal funds to maintain and implement programs;

• Develops and recommends changes to statutes and regulations;

• Reviews and evaluates legislative proposals and reports on health issues;

• Directs preparation of statistical studies and required federal reports;

• Provides testimony at legislative hearings, the courts and public hearings;

• Addresses professional and lay groups and prepares articles for publication on public health issues;

• Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;

• Performs related duties as required.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

• Considerable knowledge of

• and ability to apply management principles and practices;

• relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;

• principles and practices of public health with emphasis on public health administration of programs;

• Considerable

• interpersonal skills;

• oral and written communication skills;

• Considerable ability to interpret laws, regulations and statistical reporting data;

• Ability to develop health policies.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of experience in a supervisory capacity in an organization with programmatic and/or regulatory responsibilities for promoting or protecting public health.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Health Program Supervisor, Supervising Nurse Consultant, Child Care Licensing Supervisor, Epidemiologist 4, Environmental Protection Supervising Environmental Analyst, Supervising Environmental Engineer or Supervising Environmental Sanitarian.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

One (1) year of experience as a Public Health Services Manager may be substituted for the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience leading and managing environmental health programs at a senior level, including policy development, implementation, and evaluation.

• Experience navigating complex regulatory environments related to environmental health and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

• Experience building and maintaining effective partnerships with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, community organizations, and industry representatives.

• Experience understanding current environmental health issues, trends, and best practices.

• Experience with communication and interpersonal skills, with experience articulating environmental health priorities, engaging stakeholders, and inspiring teams to achieve common goals.

• Experience successfully addressing and resolving complex environmental health challenges through innovative problem-solving, strategic thinking, and effective leadership.

  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Incumbents in this class may be required to periodically undergo tests or immunizations for communicable or infectious diseases.

• Incumbents in this class may be required to undergo and successfully complete security background checks.

• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

  Conclusion

  AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

  The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

  ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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