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Sanitarian/Health Program Planner II
POSITION TITLE: Sanitarian/Health Program Planner II
DEPARTMENT: Health Department
REPORTS TO: Chief Sanitarian
CLASSIFICATION: Hourly; Clerical Union; 35 hours per week
Rate: $36.85 - $41.47 per hour
JOB SUMMARY:
Performs inspections, reviews plans, and enforces applicable health laws, rules, and regulations. Performs duties related to community health education programming, vaccination clinics and other special projects under the direction of the Director of Health.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Performs routine and complex investigations consisting of inspections, follow up and enforcement activities for a wide range of environmental matters including but not limited to: food establishments, salons, day care centers, subsurface sewage disposal systems, water supplies, bathing waters, public pools, construction of residential and commercial buildings, and general environmental nuisances.
• Plans and coordinates public health programming for the health department on current public health issues (i.e. Lyme disease, heart health mental health).
• Helps organize and facilitate vaccination clinics and works in conjunction with the Public Health Nurse.
• Responds to complaints, records disposition and reports results to supervisor when necessary.
• Coordinates all special programming for the health department, including outreach presentations, educational campaigns and other programming.
• Participates in program development, implementation and evaluation as a member of the health department.
• Plans and organizes work according to determined priorities and established procedures.
• Issues Health Department licenses and permits.
• Collects samples for chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests to provide data for use in detecting and preventing disease; interprets data and follows up as necessary.
• Prepares statistical and narrative reports on work accomplished and other matters as deemed appropriate by the Chief Sanitarian Director of Health.
• Works cooperatively with departments, state and federal agencies, and community organizations.
• Participates in ongoing professional education and training.
• Organizes and maintains files on inspection, review, and application work.
• Requires occasional work on evenings, weekends, or holidays to respond to emergencies or conduct inspections requiring special scheduling.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Sanitarian and/or Director of Health.
EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
• Four-year degree in public health, environmental health, or related field.
• Connecticut certification in Food Service Inspection, Subsurface Sewage Disposal Phase I and II and Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor.
• Ability to organize, interpret, and present data.
• Ability to prepare written reports containing findings, analysis, conclusions and corrective recommendations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficiency in various social media platforms.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse organizations and community groups.
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently.
• Valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s License
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands of this position include work out in the field, as well as in an office setting. Ability to walk on unpaved, sloped, uneven terrain. Ability to lift minimum of 35 lbs. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, bend, occasionally drive a vehicle, use hand to finger coordination, handle or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms.
Accounts Payable Clerk
TOWN OF MONROE
EMPLOYMENT JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Accounts Payable
DEPARTMENT: Finance
DIRECT REPORT: Director of Finance and Comptroller
CLERICAL UNION: 35 hours per week
SALARY RANGE: $31.24 - $35.11 per hour
JOB SUMMARY:
Performs calculating, posting, and verifying duties to obtain primary financial data for use in maintaining an accounts payable central automated control system.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Responsible for all functions of Accounts Payable for both the Town and WMNR Fine Arts Radio Station which includes verifying invoices for proper authorization and accuracy, assigning occasional general ledger codes upon approval and verifying 1099 capability.
• Responsible to research and resolve vendor issues and to assist departments with payables questions. Be able to verify matched Purchase Orders and approved invoices submitted by the departments and ensure pricing and quantities are correct and have been properly authorized. If any discrepancies are found they will need to forward the information to appropriate department/individual for correction or approval.
• Responsible for entering posting and reconciling AP batches within the system and check for accuracy.
• Review vendor statements to ensure that all outstanding invoices and credits have been investigated and resolved.
• Coordinate check runs and review for accuracy for the Treasurer, Director of Finance and the First Selectman to review and approve.
• Responsible for ACH payments and posting of wire transfers in the system. Will need to send out W-9 forms for all new vendors and enter information into the Accounts Payable system for 1099 preparation.
• Review 1099 information for accuracy and will run 1099’s and create an electronic file for the State and Federal Government.
• Maintain all vendor files electronically and manually.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Able to administer and reconcile Petty Cash and Town Credit Card.
• Cross Training to do Purchase Orders, Bank Reconciliations and Accounts Receivable.
• Assist Finance Department with special projects as time allows.
• Responsible for entering employee deductions for ICMA (Roth IRA & 401a) to appropriate websites and preparing wire transfers from bank accounts.
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION:
Three years of Accounts Payable experience and be proficient with computers and Excel. Able to learn specialized accounting software and good typing skills. Must be detail orientated and be able to handle various tasks. Must have good communication skills and be able to work in a Public environment and with various Town Departments. Other requirements are assigned by the Accounting Supervisor.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to walk, sit and stand. Should be able to lift 10 lbs.