Managerial, administrative and policy work for the Department of Health involving the planning, direction, and evaluation of a variety of health service programs, including environmental health, toxicology, emergency medical services, occupational health, and the Medical Examiner's office.
Supervision is exercised over a large professional, technical and clerical staff.
Duties are performed under the general direction of the Commissioner of Health, but with need for extensive interaction with a wide range of professional, public, and private industry officials and individuals with interests and roles in the broad area of health protection. Directs environmental health activities to protect the public from exposure to environmental and toxic contaminants. Oversees the licensing and inspection of food service, the regulation of water and sewage disposal systems, lead poisoning prevention programs, and the licensing and certification of lead and asbestos contractors and workers. Coordinates program activities with state, federal, local and private agencies concerned with environmental health. Manages the monitoring and enforcement of regulations in the occupational and radiological health program.