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: Visit our new State Employee Benefits Overview page! 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. MORE ABOUT THE AGENCY AND FACILITIES: The Mission of the Department of Public Health (DPH) 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 which outlines the actions that DPH is taking to accomplish its Mission.