Posting number: 1055-01-2026
Department: Health Department
Job classification: Assistant Director of Health, Environmental Health
Posting type: Open
Categories: Environmental Services, Health Services, Public Health
Position Definition: Provides overall administrative oversight and leadership for the Environmental Health division of the Norwalk Health Department. Develops, implements and evaluates a comprehensive environmental public health program in compliance with local, state and federal codes, ordinances and statutes. The work scope of this position includes administrative and technical operation responsibilities, fiscal duties, supervisory duties, and both field and office work. This position also serves as the Acting Director of Health when needed.
General Duties: Enforces the Norwalk Housing and Sanitary Codes, the Connecticut Public Health Code and the Connecticut General Statutes. Supervises and coaches inspectors, field, and support personnel (Sanitarians, Health Inspectors, Housing Inspectors, Sealer of Weights and Measures, Administrative Support, etc.), assigns and reviews work, provides support, monitors performance, recognizes achievements and disciplines as necessary. Participates in investigating health problems and hazards by making inspections, following up and negotiating to achieve compliance. Oversees lead program, relocation program and eviction services. Oversees and monitors health department vector control activities and water quality activities. Monitors Environmental Health division policies and procedures, prepares updates as needed and seeks approval to implement changes from the Director of Health. Participates in budget development and monitoring. Prepares statistical and narrative reports. Utilizes computer technology to increase efficiency. Directs and monitors activities for continuous improvement.
Additional Duties: Works closely with other City departments including Fire, Police, Planning and Zoning, Building and Code Enforcement, Public Works, Recreation and Parks, Fair Housing, and Human Services, and State agencies including Superior Court Housing Section. Maintains rapport with the community and industries which are regulated by environmental public health programs. Participates in community meetings and serves on and provides staffing support to boards, commissions and committees as a Health Department representative. Participates in emergency response and planning activities. Represents the Director in liaison activities with community, municipal and state agencies.
Supervised By: Receives general supervision from the Director of Health.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of environmental sanitation. Knowledge of state and local health codes and ordinances. Knowledge of the structural aspects of buildings (plumbing, electrical wiring, fire hazards, etc.). Ability to interpret and enforce the City Housing Code and other sanitary codes concerning housing. Ability and desire to supervise inspectors and support staff. Ability to utilize information technology. Ability to deal effectively with all those contacted. Ability to provide exceptional customer service. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Knowledge of formal quality improvement processes. Knowledge of the health impacts of a changing climate.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree AND five years of professional experience in a governmental public health organization investigating, assessing, or controlling the effects of environmental issues or hazards on human health.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Public Health; Master of Public Health (MPH) degree; and two years of supervisory, management, or coordination experience in a community health organization.
License or Certificate: Registration as a Registered Sanitarian (RS) or as Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) in the State of Connecticut, certification in food service inspection, and Phase I and Phase II Sub Surface Sewage Disposal. Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
Note: The above is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.
This position is on-site in Norwalk, CT 06851
NASA Grade 8
With 83,000 residents, Norwalk is Connecticut sixth largest municipality. A seaport community on Long Island Sound, Norwalk supports a diverse business community wich includes many of the world's most recognized corporate headquarters, a growing film industry, the State's second most active tourism location and a fleet which harvests the world's most delectable oysters.
