Connecticut Department of Administrative Services
Public Health Section Chief(Hybrid)
Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112
Public Health Section Chief (Hybrid)
Location: 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT
Hybrid work arrangement with telework option following a successful working test period.
Recruitment #251223-0564MP-001 – Open to Agency Employees. Date Opened: 12/24/2025. Close Date: 1/6/2026.
Introduction Do you have experience in a supervisory capacity in an organization with programmatic and/or regulatory responsibilities for promoting or protecting public health? Join us as a Public Health Section Chief and make an impact today! The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH) is currently seeking a qualified individual for the position of Public Health Section Chief within the Environmental Health and Drinking Water Branch. Please note you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above to be considered for this position (see Selection Plan for additional details).
Position Highlights
Location: 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday
Work Shift: Full‑time, First Shift
Work Hours: 40 hours per week
Telework 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!
Professional growth and development opportunities
A healthy work/life balance for all employees
Duties
Coordinate, plan, and manage programs and activities within the Planning and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Section.
Develop, implement, communicate, and evaluate section policies, procedures, goals, and activities.
Provide managerial oversight and implement strategic planning within the DPH DWSRF Program.
Direct comprehensive integration of GIS technology to support drinking water supply planning, health equity, and state, local, and regional planning efforts.
Oversee and implement water supply planning and annual DWSRF IUP development.
Administer state and federal laws pertinent to drinking water short and long‑term water supply needs.
Oversee financial capacity analysis and investment of state and federal grant and bond funding for drinking water projects seeking DWSRF loans.
Direct proactive water supply planning efforts working with regional and local partners.
Develop and recommend changes to statutes and regulations pertinent to water supply planning and the DWSRF.
Build and maintain partnerships with relevant stakeholders, including state and federal agencies and local health departments.
More About The Agency
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.
Selection Plan / Minimum Qualifications Three (3) years of experience in a supervisory capacity in an organization with programmatic and/or regulatory responsibilities for promoting or protecting public health. For state employees, this experience is interpreted at the level of a Health Program Supervisor, Supervising Nurse Consultant, Child Care Licensing Supervisor, Epidemiologist 4, Environmental Protection Supervising Environmental Analyst, Supervising Environmental Engineer, or Supervising Environmental Sanitarian.
One (1) year of experience as a Public Health Services Manager may be substituted for the general experience requirement.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience overseeing multidisciplinary teams within environmental health, drinking water, engineering, or related regulatory or infrastructure programs.
Experience administering State Revolving Fund (SRF) or similar federal/state infrastructure financing programs, including project prioritization, Intended Use Plan (IUP) development, capacity assessments, and stakeholder engagement.
Managerial or supervisory experience with responsibility for staff development, workload management, and program accountability.
Experience developing and implementing policies, regulations, or statutory proposals affecting statewide or regional environmental health or drinking water systems.
Experience managing complex budgets, including allocation of federal grants, state bond funds, or capital investments, with an emphasis on fiscal accountability and program performance.
Experience communicating with executive leadership, policymakers, community partners, and technical audiences.
Experience with strategic planning and translating technical, financial, or regulatory content for leadership and stakeholders.
Special Requirements
Incumbents in this class may be required to periodically undergo tests or immunizations for communicable or infectious diseases.
Incumbents in this class may be required to undergo and successfully complete security background checks.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
As defined by Sec. 5‑196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all‑inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
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Hybrid work arrangement with telework option following a successful working test period.
Recruitment #251223-0564MP-001 – Open to Agency Employees. Date Opened: 12/24/2025. Close Date: 1/6/2026.
Introduction Do you have experience in a supervisory capacity in an organization with programmatic and/or regulatory responsibilities for promoting or protecting public health? Join us as a Public Health Section Chief and make an impact today! The State of Connecticut, Department of Public Health (DPH) is currently seeking a qualified individual for the position of Public Health Section Chief within the Environmental Health and Drinking Water Branch. Please note you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above to be considered for this position (see Selection Plan for additional details).
Position Highlights
Location: 410 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday
Work Shift: Full‑time, First Shift
Work Hours: 40 hours per week
Telework 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!
Professional growth and development opportunities
A healthy work/life balance for all employees
Duties
Coordinate, plan, and manage programs and activities within the Planning and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Section.
Develop, implement, communicate, and evaluate section policies, procedures, goals, and activities.
Provide managerial oversight and implement strategic planning within the DPH DWSRF Program.
Direct comprehensive integration of GIS technology to support drinking water supply planning, health equity, and state, local, and regional planning efforts.
Oversee and implement water supply planning and annual DWSRF IUP development.
Administer state and federal laws pertinent to drinking water short and long‑term water supply needs.
Oversee financial capacity analysis and investment of state and federal grant and bond funding for drinking water projects seeking DWSRF loans.
Direct proactive water supply planning efforts working with regional and local partners.
Develop and recommend changes to statutes and regulations pertinent to water supply planning and the DWSRF.
Build and maintain partnerships with relevant stakeholders, including state and federal agencies and local health departments.
More About The Agency
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.
Selection Plan / Minimum Qualifications Three (3) years of experience in a supervisory capacity in an organization with programmatic and/or regulatory responsibilities for promoting or protecting public health. For state employees, this experience is interpreted at the level of a Health Program Supervisor, Supervising Nurse Consultant, Child Care Licensing Supervisor, Epidemiologist 4, Environmental Protection Supervising Environmental Analyst, Supervising Environmental Engineer, or Supervising Environmental Sanitarian.
One (1) year of experience as a Public Health Services Manager may be substituted for the general experience requirement.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience overseeing multidisciplinary teams within environmental health, drinking water, engineering, or related regulatory or infrastructure programs.
Experience administering State Revolving Fund (SRF) or similar federal/state infrastructure financing programs, including project prioritization, Intended Use Plan (IUP) development, capacity assessments, and stakeholder engagement.
Managerial or supervisory experience with responsibility for staff development, workload management, and program accountability.
Experience developing and implementing policies, regulations, or statutory proposals affecting statewide or regional environmental health or drinking water systems.
Experience managing complex budgets, including allocation of federal grants, state bond funds, or capital investments, with an emphasis on fiscal accountability and program performance.
Experience communicating with executive leadership, policymakers, community partners, and technical audiences.
Experience with strategic planning and translating technical, financial, or regulatory content for leadership and stakeholders.
Special Requirements
Incumbents in this class may be required to periodically undergo tests or immunizations for communicable or infectious diseases.
Incumbents in this class may be required to undergo and successfully complete security background checks.
Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
As defined by Sec. 5‑196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all‑inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
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