Health Officer

Bernards Township is accepting applications for a full-time Health Officer. This position oversees the Bernards Township Health Department, a contractual health agency serving six municipalities. Responsible for the enforcement of public and environmental health statutes, regulations and ordinances. Oversees plans, develops, coordinates and directs the programs for all public and environmental health, health education, youth services, public health nursing, maternal and child health, nutrition, adult immunization, vital statistics, chronic & communicable disease prevention, detection and control as well as the administrative and financial activities of the department. Must possess a Masters’ Degree in Public Health or related field, a valid Health Officer License issued by the NJ State Department of Health, a minimum of 5 years of experience in Public Health including supervisory experience, and a valid NJ Driver’s License. View complete job posting at https://www.bernards.org/government/documents/department-documents/human-resources/employment-opportunities.

BERNARDS TOWNSHIP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Effective 9/1/11, all employees of State and local government must reside in the State of NJ, unless exempted under law. If you already work for State or local government as of 9/1/11, and you do not live in NJ, you are not required to move to NJ if there is no more than a seven-day break in employment. However, if you begin your office, position or employment on 9/1/11 or later, you must reside in NJ. If you do not reside in NJ, you have one year after the date you take your office, position or employment to relocate your residence to NJ. If you do not do so, you are subject to removal from your office, position or employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person