About the role
NOTICE OF JOB POSTING
POSITION TITLE: HEALTH AGENT
BOARD OF HEALTH
UNITED STEELWORKERS (USW) – GRADE 12
FULL-TIME (38 HOURS PER WEEK)
FULL PAY RANGE: $76,894.85 TO $103,353.49 PER YEAR
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Public health inspections
- Ensuring compliance with State & Town Sanitation and Environmental Codes and regulations
- Witnessing soil and percolation tests in accordance with the rules and regulations for subsurface sewage disposal, reviews for approval, revision or disapproval of all applications or disposal works construction permits
- Works with businesses and individuals in mitigating environmental health problems
- Issues correction notices and write notices to obtain corrections
- Participates in All Hazards Emergency Preparedness, Response readiness and Recovery planning and related training sessions as well as tabletop exercises and functional drills to improve skills of inspectors and sanitarians to test the plans and rate performance
- Assist in some aspects of hazardous materials response
QUALIFICATIONS
Necessary Knowledge and Skills
Knows and utilizes public health principles, practices, procedures and techniques
Good communication skills
Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office
Ability to
Ability to make inspections in tight/difficult spaces
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
B.S. in Public Health or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a recognized public health position
- 3 years’ experience conducting public health inspections, preferably with a local Health Department
- The ability to obtain the following licenses/certifications: Lead Paint Determination, Certified Pool Operator, SERVSAFE and Soil Evaluator and Food Service Certification
Valid driver’s license
Possess certification as a Mass. Registered Sanitarian or eligible to obtain certification within 18 months of hire
Possess current Food Handlers Certification
Diversity & Inclusion is a key component of our success as an organization. The Town of Bridgewater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all qualified individuals—regardless of background, experience, or strengths—to apply.