CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT
OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAM #2412
OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR: SANITARIAN I
SALARY: $23.93 ~ $30.50 PER HR. (Effective 7/1/22) 35 hrs./wk. paid bi-wkly (NOTE: New hires start
at the beginning of the range, WCEA Grade 28)
FRINGE BENEFITS: Choose from available health insurance plans (employee contributions vary) Prescription Drug Rider, Dental
Plan, Group Life Insurance for Individual; Retirement Plan; paid Holidays; paid Vacation Days; paid Sick Days; paid Personal Days.
LAST DAY FOR FILING APPLICATIONS
Applications, which may be obtained by visiting our website at www.waterburyct.org or at the Civil Service Office, Chase Municipal
Building, 236 Grand St., Waterbury, CT 06702 & must be on file by 4:50 p.m. on:
UNTIL SUFFICIENT APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED
IMPORTANT:
1. Veterans – Veteran’s points will be awarded in accordance with the Connecticut State Statute. Five (5) for non-disabled veterans, ten (10) for disabled veterans. Proper documentation must be submitted to the Personnel Director before the date of the examination.
2. Residents – Five (5) Residency points shall be added in accordance with the amendment to the Civil Service Ordinances dated March 18, 2011. Proper documentation and proof of residence must be submitted no later than the closing date for applications.
EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative and not all inclusive)
Investigates complaints of substandard and unsanitary conditions in dwellings, alleys, vacant lots or business establishments; Inspects defective plumbing, fire hazards and related undesirable conditions and recommends corrective measures to be followed; Investigates complaints of nuisances, such as sewage and waste disposal, bed bugs, insects, rodents, weeds, unsanitary privies, refuse disposal and recommends control measures; Operates high volume air sampler for measuring atmospheric pollution; Appears in court as witness against persons violating City and State statutes and regulations; Performs other related work as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Some knowledge of public health and sanitation practices and ordinances; Ability to be tactful yet firm in enforcing compliance with laws and ordinances; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city, state, federal officials, co-workers, property owners; Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; Ability to work indoor/outdoor environments with noise and all temperatures and climates including adverse weather conditions; Ability to demonstrate basic knowledge of computer skills; Ability to work independently to detect, analyze and remedy health code violations; Ability to maintain a high level of ethical and professional standards; Ability to exercise good judgment when making decisions, act confidentially and discretely with adherence to policies/procedures and applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and governing regulations; Required to be on the off hours On-Call rotation Schedules.
IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST INDICATE ON YOUR
APPLICATION THAT AS OF THE CLOSING DATE YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING
EXPERIENCE:
One (1) year of experience in the field of public and/or environmental health and possession of a High
School Diploma or G.E.D.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be in possession of a valid motor vehicle driver’s license with a good driving history (job duties require the use of privately-owned vehicle). See Below:
COPIES OF APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS (DIPLOMA OR TRANSCRIPTS)
MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF APPLICATION
In order to verify possession of the appropriate Driver’s License and good driving history, applicants will now be required to provide the H.R. Office with a Driving History Report that is less than 30 days old. Only reports generated by the Department of Motor Vehicle will be accepted. This information will be specifically requested of the applicants at the time that a conditional offer is made. In the event that a report is not supplied within (7) seven days or the H.R. Director deems your driving history to be poor, the conditional offer may be rescinded.
This position is covered under the written agreement between the City of Waterbury and the White-Collar Union. The Parts and Weights for this examination will be determined prior to conducting the exam. Individuals appointed shall be required to serve a working test period which will be, in effect, the final phase of the examination. APPEAL PROCESS: An applicant may appeal a notice of rejection of his/her application to the Civil
Service Commission within seven (7) days of receipt of such notice. Please notify the Civil Service Office of a change in address. Notification will be mailed to the address written on your application.
THE CITY OF WATERBURY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
E.O.E. M/F/H/V
EEOP Utilization Report available upon request
PART V – WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Employees appointed to positions in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class. A physical examination may be required.
Frequency: Place an “X” in each box that is appropriate to your job.
NEVER (N) OCCASIONALLY (O) FREQUENTLY (F) CONSTANTLY (C)
0 % of Shift 1-33% of Shift 34-66% of Shift 67-100% of Shift
Working Conditions N O F C Working Conditions N O F C
Physical Demands X Depth Perception X
Standing X Color Distinction X
Walking X Peripheral Vision X
Sitting X Driving X
Lifting X Physical Strength:
Carrying X Little Physical Effort (-10 lbs.) X
Pushing X Light Work (-20 lbs.) X
Pulling X Medium Work (20-50 lbs.) X
Climbing X Heavy Work (50-100 lbs.) X
Balancing X Very Heavy Work (100+ lbs.) X
Stooping X Environmental Conditions
Kneeling X Cold (50 degrees F or less) X
Crouching X Heat (90 degrees F or more) X
Crawling X Temperature Changes X
Reaching X Wetness X
Handling X Humidity X
Grasping X Extreme Noise or Vibration X
Twisting X Exposure to Chemicals X
Feeling X Exposure to Gases and Fumes X
Talking X Exposure to Unpleasant Odors X
Hearing X Exposure to bodily fluids X
Repetitive Motion X Exposure to dampness X
Hand/Eye/Foot Coordination X Confinement to Small or Restricting Area X
Visual Acuity/Near X Mechanical Hazards X
Visual Acuity/Far X Physical danger or abuse X
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and duties performed by personnel so classified.
The City of Waterbury is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities
Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the City when necessary.
Prepared on: July 14, 2021 Position: Sanitarian I
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.93 – $30.50 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: One location
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