CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT

OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAM #2425

OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF

PUBLIC HEALTH

SALARY: $88,056.36 ~ $117,276.77 PER YEAR (Exempt, paid bi-weekly)

FRINGE BENEFITS: Choose from available health insurance plans (employee contributions vary) Prescription Drug Rider,

Dental Plan, Group Life Insurance for Individual; Retirement Plan; paid Holidays; paid Vacation Days; paid Sick Days; paid Personal

Days.

LAST DAY FOR FILING APPLICATIONS
Applications, which may be obtained by visiting our website at www.waterburyct.org or at the Civil Service Office, Chase Municipal

Building, 236 Grand St., Waterbury, CT 06702 & must be on file by 4:50 p.m. on:

January 13, 2023

IMPORTANT:
1. Veterans – Veteran’s points will be awarded in accordance with the Connecticut State Statute. Five (5) for non-disabled veterans, ten (10) for disabled veterans. Proper documentation must be submitted to the Personnel Director before the date of the examination.

2. Residents – Five (5) Residency points shall be added in accordance with the amendment to the Civil Service Ordinances dated March 18, 2011. Proper documentation and proof of residence must be submitted no later than the closing date for applications.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)

Provides public health expertise and leadership to the Department; Plans, organizes, directs and monitors the work of professional, technical and administrative staff to assure that activities meet service needs and comply with public health regulations; Manages the department’s revenue and expense responsibilities (which includes collecting data, keeping records, and submitting reports) to assure compliance with department and agency accounting requirements; Explores and identifies sources of revenue, prepares grant applications, and establishes liaison with the

Budget Director and external agencies to acquire funding for public health programs; Conducts research relevant to the community needs as well as public health to develop long-range plans; Assists with negotiating contracts and service agreements and oversees their administration; Coordinates the operations of various programs to assure efficient and effective use of resources; Manages the department’s personnel functions, including staffing, orientation, documentation and compensation issues, and supervises department payroll operations for bargaining unit and other employees; Coordinates in-service education and training to keep staff informed and assure that functions are up to date; Represents the department at meetings with the Board of health, government agencies, private organization and the general public; When necessary, makes decisions and takes actions generally designated to the Director of Public

Health; Serves as the representative of the Department when called upon for appearances in the media, at municipal events, on workgroups and task forces convened by the department or other community partners, or when invited by partners in higher education; Manages the process for establishing and renewing contracts, proposing items to the Board of Education, Board of Aldermen or other legislative entities and works with Risk Management, Purchasing and Corporation Counsel in a responsive, transparent manner to expedite these processes; Assures that the delivery of public health services are evidence-based and/or best practices, and built upon the scientific basis of public health;

Ensures compliance with relevant state public health practice guidelines, community standards of care, and Federal and State laws and regulations; Assures a safe working environment in the Department through management oversight of the implementation of relevant standards set by Occupational Safety and Health Administration, state and federal laws and City policy; Collaborates in the development of and contributes to individual, team, and

Departmental quality improvement, performance management and evaluation activities.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the laws and procedures associated with Public health programs. Knowledge of modern methods, principles and techniques related to public health administration. Knowledge of management practices associated with staffing, budgeting, financial accounting, analyzing data and information systems. Must be able to develop and implement public health department policies and procedures. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, employees from other City department, and representatives from public health agencies. Must be able to assign and supervise the work of subordinate staff. Must be able to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, including the ability to make presentations to large group audiences. Proficiency in team building, group facilitation, leadership, and development of supervisory trust and capacity within the Department, across City of Waterbury

Departments, and among community partners. Proficiency in assuring that cultural, social, and behavioral factors play a significant role in the accessibility, availability, and delivery of public health services. Proficiency in communicating in writing and orally, in person, and through electronic means, with linguistic and cultural proficiency. Commitment to advancement of health equity and social justice in the City of Waterbury.

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST INDICATE ON

YOUR APPLICATION THAT AS OF THE CLOSING DATE YOU HAVE THE

FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from an accredited program with a Master’s Degree in human services, nursing, health services, public health, healthcare administration, public health administration or related field is preferred. A minimum of five years of increasingly-responsible work experience as a professional, in a public health setting, developing policy, delivering services and working with governing boards/advisory boards is required.

Substitutions Allowed: None.

CREDENTIALS:

LICENSURES, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to take after-hours on-call, work longer shifts, nights, and weekends to meet operational needs as determined by the Director.

COPIES OF APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF

APPLICATION - COLLEGE DEGREE, TRANSCIPTS, & CERTIFICATES ETC.

This position is covered under the written agreement between the City of Waterbury and the Waterbury Municipal Administrator Association Union. The Parts and Weights for this examination will be determined prior to conducting the exam. Individuals appointed shall be required to serve a working test period which will be, in effect, the final phase of the examination. Appeal Process- An applicant may appeal notice of not meeting the minimum qualifications (Civil Service Rules and Regulations, Section 3741, Subsection B, Article 9) to the Civil Service Commission within seven (7) days of the date on such notice. Please notify the Civil Service Office of a change in address. Notification will be mailed to the address written on your application.

THE CITY OF WATERBURY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

E.O.E. M/F/D/V

EEOP Utilization Report available upon request

WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees appointed to positions in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class. A physical examination may be required.

Frequency: Place an “X” in each box that is appropriate to your job.

NEVER (N) OCCASIONALLY (O) FREQUENTLY (F) CONSTANTLY (C)

0 % of Shift 1-33% of Shift 34-66% of Shift 67-100% of Shift

Working Conditions N O F C Working Conditions N O F C

Physical Demands Depth Perception X

Standing X Color Distinction X

Walking X Peripheral Vision X

Sitting X Driving X

Lifting X Physical Strength:

Carrying X Little Physical Effort (-10 lbs.) X

Pushing X Light Work (-20 lbs.) X

Pulling X Medium Work (20-50 lbs.) X

Climbing X Heavy Work (50-100 lbs.) X

Balancing X Very Heavy Work (100+ lbs.) X

Stooping X Environmental Conditions

Kneeling X Cold (50 degrees F or less) X

Crouching X Heat (90 degrees F or more) X

Crawling X Temperature Changes X

Reaching X Wetness X

Handling X Humidity X

Grasping X Extreme Noise or Vibration X

Twisting X Exposure to Chemicals X

Feeling X Exposure to Gases and Fumes X

Talking X Exposure to Unpleasant Odors X

Hearing X Exposure to bodily fluids X

Repetitive Motion X Exposure to dampness X

Hand/Eye/Foot Coordination X Confinement to Small or Restricting Area X

Visual Acuity/Near X Mechanical Hazards X

Visual Acuity/Far X Physical danger or abuse X

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and duties performed by personnel so classified.

The City of Waterbury is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the City when necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $88,056.36 - $117,276.77 per year

Work Location: One location

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