Eastern Highlands Health District

Job Opening for Assistant Director of Health/Sanitarian II

Salary Range:  $96,000 to $130,000 annually       

Overview

The position requires both administrative skills and field experience. This class is accountable for performing professional sanitarian regulatory work at a full performance level involving enforcement of the public health code, while also conducting special agency projects and supporting agency strategic functions through shared leadership responsibilities. 

The health district offers a full scope of competitive benefits, including a choice of PPO or HDHP medical plans. We provide a defined contribution retirement plan. We offer a variety of other benefits such as life insurance, vision, dental, wellness incentives, professional development and training support, flexible spending accounts, optional retirement plans, payment in lieu of medical insurance, and flexible working hours with a half-day on Fridays. Paid vacation, sick time, personal days and holidays are provided with a 37-hour workweek. This position will have access to a take home vehicle provided by the District for business purposes. 

What You Should Bring

Graduation from a four-year accredited college or university, or university course work of study with major course work in public health, environmental health, bacteriology or a closely related field and 5 years of progressively responsible experience in environmental, public health or a related field. Master's Degree in Public Health from an accredited college or university is required. A current DPH certification in food service inspection, a Registered Sanitarian license issued by the CT DPH, and phase 1 & 2 subsurface sewage certification are required at time of appointment. The ideal candidate will have great communication skills, with the ability to effectively enforce health codes with a compassionate, educational approach and the ability to work independently or as part of the team. 

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining the Eastern Highlands Health District team, please apply online at: https://www.mansfieldct.gov/353/Job-Opportunities, please click red "apply." The position is open until filled. The EHHD is an EEO/M/F/V employer.