Public Health Branch Chief

Overview

The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health is hiring!

The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH) has a vacancy for a Public Health Branch Chief to lead the Environmental Health & Drinking Water (EHDW) Branch.  The incumbent will report to a DPH Deputy Commissioner. In this role you will provide management across key areas such as safe drinking water, toxicology, and lead exposure prevention, ensuring public health protection and program innovation. See below for additional information on this great opportunity!

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
Work Schedule: Typically Monday – Friday from 8:00am to 4:30pm
Work Hours: Full-time, First Shift, 40 hours per week
Location: 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT
An opportunity to telework in accordance with State policies may be permitted following the successful completion of a working test period.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
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The opportunity to work for a Forbes top company: ‘Forbes’ State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 – State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule.
Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:
Overseeing a diverse portfolio of mission critical programs including: Drinking Water, the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF), the Lead Hazard Reduction and Control Section, and the Environmental Health Section.
Providing management and oversight for the Environmental Health & Drinking Water Branch, ensuring the effective administration of staff and operations.
Driving the development and implementation of various projects including goals, and objectives, to align public health missions with state regulatory requirements.
Leading regulatory efforts and strategic initiatives to ensure compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act and state laws, safeguarding the state’s drinking water supply.
Overseeing the DWSRF program, including financial capacity analysis, loan disbursement, and federal grant funding management for drinking water infrastructure projects.
Spearheading DPH’s efforts on toxicology and emerging contaminants, particularly in relation to PFAS and other critical environmental health concerns.
Leading statewide efforts to eliminate lead exposure sources, working proactively to address both prevention and remediation.
Cultivating and maintaining partnerships with key stakeholders, including federal and state agencies, local health departments, and community organizations.
Fostering innovation by guiding the modernization of data systems and adoption of forward-thinking environmental health initiatives.
Promoting continuous improvement and new public health strategies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS – GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of experience in a managerial or administrative capacity in an organization having programmatic and/or regulatory responsibilities for promoting or protecting public health.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated experience managing large-scale environmental health and drinking water programs at a senior level, including policy development, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning.
Experience leading teams and managing operations in complex, evolving environments, with a successful track record of building or scaling programs.
Experience utilizing conflict resolution, consensus-building, and communication skills, experience engaging diverse stakeholders and balancing competing interests effectively.
Experience driving innovation and program improvement through data modernization, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic leadership.
Experience managing financial programs and grants, particularly in public health or environmental health settings.
Experience addressing environmental health challenges through innovative problem-solving and a forward-thinking approach.