Assistant Director of Public Health

Town of South Hadley•South Hadley, MA

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Public Health assists the Health Director with managing the Health Department, coordinating Board of Health meetings, conducting plan reviews and technical work, and enforcing and interpreting applicable local and Massachusetts codes. The position’s areas of work include housing, food establishments, general nuisance, pools, camps, septic inspections, animal quarantine, and related public health matters. The role works with municipal departments and state and federal public health and environmental agencies, supports public meetings and regulatory reviews, and helps coordinate department employees and health programs. In the absence of the Public Health Director, the Assistant Director assumes duties within the scope of their abilities. This is an FLSA-exempt, non-union, benefited position, generally scheduled for 40 hours per week during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It is classified as Grade 5, with an anticipated hiring range of $27.82 to $32.60 per hour, depending on qualifications. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position remains open until filled.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Environmental Science, Chemistry, or a related health field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Three to five years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Required certifications: ServSafe, Allergen, Housing, Pool Operator, Soil Evaluator, and Septic Inspector.
Valid driver’s license.
Management experience.
Strong knowledge of applicable federal and Massachusetts laws, regulations, and best practices relating to health regulations, bylaws, and zoning laws.
Ability to assist with planning, organization, and management of Health Department employees and health programs.
Strong communication and writing skills; ability to maintain public health records, analyze complex issues, and develop relevant and realistic public health plans, programs, and recommendations.

Responsibilities

Assist with plan reviews for Health Department permits and referrals to the Planning Department, Inspectional Services, and Fire Department.
Conduct inspections at food establishments, housing units, environmental sites, semi-public pools, camps, and other locations.
Assist with plan reviews and installation monitoring for Title 5 septic systems.
Plan and coordinate Board of Health meetings and ensure board members receive monthly departmental updates.
Serve as a liaison with state and federal public health and environmental agencies.
Assist with reviews of remediation plans to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Prepare comments on documents and attend public meetings as needed.
Remain up to date on state and local public health regulations.
Assist with reviewing draft bylaws, regulations, and laws and submit comments on them.
Coordinate animal quarantine paperwork with the Animal Control Officer and act as Animal Inspector when needed.
Assume duties within the scope of their abilities in the absence of the Public Health Director.
Perform other related job duties as required.