Internal Only - Health Agent

Town of Bridgewater, MA • Bridgewater, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an internal-only job posting for current members of the Town of Bridgewater USW union. The Health Agent position is part of the Board of Health and is a full-time role (40 hours per week) within the United Steelworkers (USW) – Grade 12. The pay range for this position is $80,942.16 to $108,793.36 per year. The role involves ensuring compliance with public health standards, conducting inspections, and participating in emergency preparedness.

Requirements

• Knows and utilizes public health principles, practices, procedures and techniques
• Good communication skills
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office
• Ability to make inspections in tight/difficult spaces
• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level