DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC HEALTH (See the City of Westfield website for complete job description) GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides administrative management and technical oversight of the City\'s public health programs; enforces public health laws and regulations; supervises nursing and inspectional services; and all other work as required. SUPERVISION: Works under the policy direction of the Board of Health. Performs highly responsible work of a complex nature, requiring the exercise of considerable judgment in the interpretation and application of laws and local regulations to frequently changing conditions and problems. Supervises, both directly and through subordinates, all personnel of the Health Department including the substance use outreach coordinator and transfer station personnel. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor\'s degree in public health, public health nursing, environmental health or related field. Massachusetts Health Officer certification or the ability to obtain the same within six (6) months of the date of employment. Ten (10) years of progressively responsible related experience in a managerial or leadership capacity preferred. A combination of education and related experience will be considered. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures as related to public health administration, public health conditions and current inspection and control procedures. Knowledge of municipal government and intergovernmental relations including general administrative and management practices, contract interpretation and personnel management. Broad knowledge of City mission, vision, strategic direction, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, priorities and departmental operations. Position requires independent ability to make decisions. Ability to analyze and interpret laws, bylaws, rules, regulations, standards, and procedures, and apply them to specific situations and cases. Ability to prioritize responsibilities and to carry out assigned projects to their completion. Ability to demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality, timely, and seamless service to its municipal constituents. Ability to interact and deal effectively with state and federal officials and agencies, city officials and board/commission members, employees and the general public. Ability to supervise and evaluate the work of subordinates. Ability to maintain good public relations. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to exercise good judgement in adverse situations. Ability to prepare budgets. Ability to plan, organize and direct the preparation of reports, analyze problems and formulate recommendations. Skills in use of personal computers, basic software programs and internet applications. Familiar with basic office machinery - fax, copier, calculator, etc.