Job Specification
PROGRAM COORDINATOR LEAD POISONING CONTROL PROGRAM
DEFINITION:
Under direction, is responsible for the administration and
supervision of a lead poisoning control program; does related
work as required.
NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for
illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this
title may not perform all duties listed in this job
specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may
not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Formulates and implements overall policy for the program
including blood-lead level testing, confirm and repeat testing,
environmental inspection, medical and environmental followup, and
community education.
Administers the program budget including salaries, supplies,
equipment, and travel.
Coordinates program activities with other health programs,
hospitals, medical associations, and laboratories to provide
identification and monitoring of children with elevated
blood-lead levels.
Coordinates such program activities as medical followup of active
cases with lead poisoning environmental control program, the use
of gammatech fluorescent analysis for detection of lead based
paint, and abatement of dwellings.
Attends conferences on testing, treatment, and followup of
children with elevated blood-lead levels.
Establishes liaison with professionals and consumers to utilize
their expertise.
Supervises activities of nurses, health aids, inspectors, and
public health investigators to accomplish program objectives.
Directs a lead poisoning education program.
Creates public awareness of the program by developing public
affairs materials for use by newspapers, radio, and television.
Sees that parental instruction is given by health aides and
public health nurses during home visits.
Distributes information regarding followup, treatment, and
prevention of lead poisoning to community groups, child
care personnel, and to others in the health field.
Prepares proposals for federal grants and grant renewals.
Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports
containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
Supervises the maintenance of records and files.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and computerized information systems
used by the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Education,
Education, or a related field.
EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years of experience in public health investigation,
education, or administration.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license
valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather
than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential
duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of public health principles and procedures.
Knowledge of lead poisoning detection and treatment.
Knowledge of large scale public education methods.
Knowledge of environmental analysis and control procedures.
Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of the unit.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with medical,
community, and educational groups.
Ability to communicate effectively with the public and
professional organizations.
Ability to utilize modern methods of public health management.
Ability to write effective proposals and reports.
Ability to maintain essential records and files.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or
manual recording and information systems used by the
agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in
English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered
as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as
long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.
If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause
the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 02875 | | L | C | | N/A | 25 | | - |
This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
1/16/1997 |
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