Health Officer

REQUIREMENTS Possession of a valid Health Officer License issued by the New Jersey Department of Health. Knowledge of federal, state, and local public health laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, polices, standards, and procedures. Knowledge of local sanitary codes, modern preventive diseases measures, and modern techniques of public health. Appointees must possess a New Jersey-validated driver’s license only if operating a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position. RESPONSIBILITIES Under direction, recommends local public health policies; plans, develops, coordinates, and directs the work program of a municipal health department or agency, and directs the enforcement of public health within the municipality. May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronics and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Recommends to superiors the establishment of local health policies and programs. Inspects and/or supervises the inspection of food and drug establishments to ensure compliance with the law. Plans and directs the measures required to control and prevent communicable diseases. Direct and coordinate the inspections, investigations, legal, and other measures required to carry out the provisions of local and state health laws. Supervises the vital statistics registration work of the municipality. Does relative work as required. Interested candidates may apply online to this position no later than March 31, 2026, by submitting an application, resume, and cover letter to the Township of Irvington. Incomplete applications will not be considered NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Township of Irvington is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, ancestry, national origin, social status, or physical disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr