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Public Health Section Chief

Hybrid

Recruitment # 251223-0564MP-001

Location Hartford, CT

Date Opened 12/24/2025 12:00:00 AM

Salary $124,895 - $170,298/year

Job Type Open to Agency Employees

Close Date 1/6/2026 11:59:00 PM

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Do you have experience in a supervisory capacity in an organization with programmatic and/or regulatory responsibilities for promoting or protecting public health?

Join us as a Public Health Section Chief and make an impact today!

The State of Connecticu t (https://portal.ct.gov/) , Department of Public Health (DPH (https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Communications/About-Us/About-Us) ) is currently seeking a qualified individual for the position of Public Health Section Chief (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0564MP&R1=&R3=) within the Environmental Health and Drinking Water Branch. Please note you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above to be considered for this position (see Selection Plan for additional details).

This Public Health Section Chief position will oversee the Planning and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Section within the Environmental Health and Drinking Water (EHDW) Branch. The functional areas within this Section include the Source Assessment and Protection Unit, a Planning Group, and the DWSRF Planning and Implementation Team composed of the DWSRF Project Engineering Unit, DWSRF Technical Assistance Unit, and DWSRF Plan Development and Administration Unit. This position will be responsible for administering the state’s DWSRF Program that provides loans to eligible public water systems for drinking water infrastructure improvements that are necessary for public health protection and capital projects that support long-term infrastructure sustainability programs.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

+ Location: 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT (https://www.google.com/maps/dir//410+Capitol+Ave,+Hartford,+CT+06106/@41.7659139,-72.6889331,15z/data=!4m9!4m8!1m0!1m5!1m1!1s0x89e6534323609e8f:0xfd29691d70bd58e4!2m2!1d-72.6896332!2d41.7641123!3e0)

+ Work Schedule: Typically Monday - Friday

+ Work Shift: Full-time, First Shift

+ Work Hours: 40 hours per week

+ Note: 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

+ Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=Benefits) page!

+ Professional growth and development opportunities

+ A healthy work/life balance (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/EVPPDF123020.pdf) to all employees

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:

+ Coordinate, plan, and manage programs and activities within the Planning and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Section;

+ Develop, implement, communicate and evaluate section policies, procedures, goals and activities;

+ Provide managerial oversight and implement strategic planning within the DPH DWSRF Program;

+ Direct comprehensive integration of GIS technology to support the efforts in drinking water supply planning, health equity and state, local and regional planning efforts;

+ Oversee and implement water supply planning and annual DWSRF IUP development;

+ Administer state and federal laws pertinent to drinking water short and long-term water supply needs, including available water, margin of safety, long term individual and regional planning, and source protection;

+ Oversee financial capacity analysis and investment of state and federal grant and bond funding for drinking water projects seeking DWSRF loans;

+ Direct proactive water supply planning efforts working with regional and local partners;

+ Develop and recommend changes to statutes and regulations pertinent to water supply planning and the DWSRF; and

+ Build and maintain partnerships with relevant stakeholders, including state and federal agencies and local health departments.

MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY:

The Mission of the Department of Public Health (DPH) (https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Communications/About-Us/About-Us) is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by:

+ Assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy

+ Preventing disease, injury, and disability

+ Promoting the equal enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health, which is a human right and a priority of the state.

DPH accomplishes this through the implementation of its Strategic Plan (https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/State-Health-Planning/Public-Health-Workforce-Development/Agency-Strategic-Plan) which outlines the actions that DPH is taking to accomplish its Mission.

Selection Plan

PLEASE NOTE: In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit (https://jobapscloud.com/CT/jobs/?b=KIT) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

BEFORE YOU APPLY:

+ Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

+ Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.

+ Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

+ Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

+ Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing [email protected].

+ Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

+ Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply Online’ buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY:

+ Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire’s expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).

+ Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those whose experience and training are most aligned with the role. To prepare, review this helpful Interview Preparation Guide to make the best impression!

+ Stay connected! Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board to track your status and check email (including spam/junk folders) for updates and tasks.

+ The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.

+ Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP:

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Alyssa Hovanec at Alyssa.Hovanec ([email protected]) @ct.gov.

Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Public Health this class is accountable for directing the design, development and implementation of multi-faceted health services programs of an assigned section.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

+ Directs staff and operations of large, multi-faceted health services programs at the section level;

+ Coordinates, plans and manages section programs and activities;

+ Develops, implements, communicates and evaluates section policies, procedures, goals and activities;

+ Interprets and administers pertinent laws and regulations;

+ Determines appropriate staffing levels;

+ Directs preparation of section budget;

+ Maintains contacts with individuals within and outside of section who might impact on policy, program or regulatory activities;

+ Determines quality assurance and performance standards for staff;

+ Obtains state and federal funds to maintain and implement programs;

+ Develops and recommends changes to statutes and regulations;

+ Reviews and evaluates legislative proposals and reports on health issues;

+ Directs preparation of statistical studies and required federal reports;

+ Provides testimony at legislative hearings, the courts and public hearings;

+ Addresses professional and lay groups and prepares articles for publication on public health issues;

+ Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;

+ Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

+ Considerable knowledge of

+ and ability to apply management principles and practices;

+ relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;

+ principles and practices of public health with emphasis on public health administration of programs;

+ Considerable

+ interpersonal skills;

+ oral and written communication skills;

+ Considerable ability to interpret laws, regulations and statistical reporting data;

+ Ability to develop health policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of experience in a supervisory capacity in an organization with programmatic and/or regulatory responsibilities for promoting or protecting public health.

NOTE: For state employees this experience is interpreted at the level of a Health Program Supervisor, Supervising Nurse Consultant, Child Care Licensing Supervisor, Epidemiologist 4, Environmental Protection Supervising Environmental Analyst, Supervising Environmental Engineer or Supervising Environmental Sanitarian.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

One (1) year of experience as a Public Health Services Manager may be substituted for the General Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

+ Experience overseeing multidisciplinary teams within environmental health, drinking water, engineering, or related regulatory or infrastructure programs

+ Experience administering State Revolving Fund (SRF) or similar federal/state infrastructure financing programs, including project prioritization, Intended Use Plan (IUP) development, capacity assessments, and stakeholder engagement

+ Managerial or supervisory experience with responsibility for staff development, workload management, and program accountability

+ Experience developing and implementing policies, regulations, or statutory proposals affecting statewide or regional environmental health or drinking water systems

+ Experience managing complex budgets, including allocation of federal grants, state bond funds, or capital investments, with an emphasis on fiscal accountability and program performance

+ Experience communicating with executive leadership, policymakers, community partners, and technical audiences

+ Experience with strategic planning and translating technical, financial, or regulatory content for leadership and stakeholders

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Incumbents in this class may be required to periodically undergo tests or immunizations for communicable or infectious diseases.

+ Incumbents in this class may be required to undergo and successfully complete security background checks.

+ Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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