Wilton’s Health Department seeks an Assistant Sanitarian to support the Health Director/Sanitarian in the operation of the Department and acts for the Sanitarian in his/he absence. Performs inspections, plan reviews, and code enforcement duties in the administration of local, state, and federal ordinances, codes and statutes.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply regulations and State statutes;

Ability to read and interpret plans and related documents;

Ability to enforce regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially;

Ability to prepare concise and accurate reports, permits, and correspondence;

Ability to coordinate activities with appropriate departments of the State and the Town;

Ability to counsel appropriate parties in matters which may affect the operation of the division;

Ability to exhibit tact and diplomacy in dealing with other employees and the public;

Ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse groups and individuals;

Ability to develop and maintain effective, cooperative, and courteous relationships with other staff, state and local officials, other Town agencies, and the general public;

Ability to express ideas clearly in both oral and written forms;

Physical ability to reach job sites for inspections and taking water and soil samples which may include bending, lifting, stretching, and climbing over rough terrains; and

Working knowledge of computer operations including but not limited to geographic
information systems, data input and retrieval, databases, spreadsheets, word processing, and
graphics.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in environmental health, public health, environmental science, or related field;

Certifications by the State of Connecticut to perform food service inspections and subsurface sewage disposal Phases I and II or be eligible to obtain such certification within six months of hire, and once obtained, certification is required for continued employment;

Must have completed an internship involving public health and sanitation;

Must be a Registered Sanitarian in the State of Connecticut or eligible to obtain this credential within two years, and once obtained, registration is required for continued employment; and

Must have a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.

Compensation: Starting Salary Range is $70,274 to $77,238 with Excellent Benefits Package

Application and job description may be obtained at www.wiltonct.org or call Human Resources, Labor Relations, and Administrative Services Department, 203/563-0118. Please email
completed application to [email protected]. EOE.

Position will remain open until filled.