Joanna Bernal
Pompton Plains,NJ
Summary
Dedicated professional offering experience, knowledge, and interest for public health. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Environmental Health Specialist
Township Of Parsippany-Troy Hills
10.2003 - Current
- Primary role in all aspects of environmental health. Act as technical resource for junior staff and provide guidance and instruction as needed.
- Perform inspections of retail food establishments, recreational bathing facilities, youth camps, and pet shops and shelters. Review floor plans and specifications of these licensed facilities.
- Conduct childhood lead inspections and risk assessments. Collect samples and testing to determine sources of lead exposure. Order abatement of any lead violations.
- Investigate public health nuisance and hazard complaints. Conduct surveillance of neighborhoods and issue notice of violations, when needed.
- Enforce state public health laws and municipal ordinances, provide testimony in court cases, and maintain requisite records.
- Assist in public health clinics and community wide events.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Community Health Education
William Paterson University
05.1998
Skills
- Technical Report Writing
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organizational Skills
- Problem-solving Abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Health Promotion
Accomplishments
- Advanced functionality of the department by introducing software programs and updating filing systems.
- Supervised and trained public health interns and new employees.
- Recognized for effectively helping and resolving residents' complaints
Certification
- New Jersey Department of Health Licensed Registered Environmental Health Specialist, 1998-Present
- New Jersey Department of Health Certified Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor, 1999-Present
- National Commission for Health Education Credentialing Certified Health Education Specialist, 2021-Present
- Rutgers Community Noise Enforcement Officer, 2004-Present
Timeline
Registered Environmental Health Specialist
Township Of Parsippany-Troy Hills
10.2003 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Community Health Education
William Paterson University
- New Jersey Department of Health Licensed Registered Environmental Health Specialist, 1998-Present
- New Jersey Department of Health Certified Lead Inspector/Risk Assessor, 1999-Present
- National Commission for Health Education Credentialing Certified Health Education Specialist, 2021-Present
- Rutgers Community Noise Enforcement Officer, 2004-Present
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