Join Our Team

LLHD staff work every day (and some nights!) to advance our mission, but we can’t do this work without the help and support of others – especially the community members who volunteer to join us.

Whether you are considering joining one of our community coalitions, being part of the Medical Reserve Corps or simply volunteering a few hours to support our efforts, we hope you will consider being part of our promise to the community.

Our Coalitions are always looking for new members! Please visit these pages to learn more: the Groton Alliance for Substance Use Prevention Coalition, the Ledyard Prevention Coalition, the New London County Asthma Action Partnership, the Overdose Action Team, and the Health Improvement Collaborative of SECT.

Job Postings

Environmental Health Positions

Environmental Health Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Health Specialist to join our team providing a broad range of public health services to our neighbors in Ledge Light Health District. Our Environmental Health Team works to assure healthy and safe conditions by enforcing the requirements of the CT Public Health Code and LLHD Regulations in licensed establishments and with regard to subsurface sewage disposal systems, wells, housing and more. No two days ever look the same but they are all rewarding and they all include collaborating with a great group of people to advance public health in Southeastern Connecticut!

We are accepting applications from candidates who meet the minimum requirements of one of the following positions:

*Environmental Health Specialist I (Requires current CT certification in lead, food, and phase I septic. Pay range is $32.77-$34.77 per hour)

*Environmental Health Specialist II (Requires EHS I requirements plus phase II septic and RS/REHS certification. Pay range is $34.30-$36.39 per hour)

*Senior Environmental Health Specialist (Requires EHS II requirements plus five years’ experience as an RS/REHS. Pay range is $42.08-$44.64 per hour)

Excellent computer skills are required including MS Office and willingness to learn and adapt to new IT systems and databases. Attention to detail and accuracy in work product are required skills.

Please review the full job descriptions before submitting an application. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) position with comprehensive benefits. Please submit your resume and cover letter by email to Deputy Director Charlene Swink at [email protected].

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