Health Inspector

Town of Andover • Andover, MA

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Director of Public Health, perform field inspections and plan reviews to ensure compliance with and enforcement of the State Sanitary and Environmental Codes, and all other related federal, state, and town laws, bylaws, and regulations; investigate complaints and administer and enforce all of the above regulations relating to environmental protection and public health promotion.

Requirements

• Ability to recognize and understand Town-wide priorities and work cooperatively to support their accomplishment.
• Ability to analyze complex technical and legal issues, and to know when to seek guidance on interpretation and action.
• Thorough knowledge of statutes, by-laws, regulations, codes, policies and procedures relevant to the division.
• Ability to understand and interpret regulations and to enforce them firmly, tactfully and impartially.
• Ability to work with a citizen board in the context of a Town Manager form of government.
• Must be computer literate with applications tailored to meet the specific needs of the department.
• Must be a Licensed Soil Evaluator within six months of start date.
• Must be trained to ICS 100 (Incident Command Systems 100) and NIMS 700 (National Incident Management System 700) prior to or within 30 days of start date.
• Duties require a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science, public health, sanitary engineering or other related field and a minimum of two years work experience.
• Working knowledge of public health law and regulations, and Certification as a Food Safety Manager required.
• Must possess a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct plan reviews and Environmental and Sanitary Code compliance reviews and inspections, including but not limited to housing, food establishments, public and semi-public swimming pools, tanning establishments, summer camps, Title 5 Septic Systems, and hotels/motels.
• Witness percolation and deep hole testing for septic systems, drainage systems, and other utilities.
• Participate in emergency preparedness operations as needed.
• Investigate complaints of nuisance or unsanitary conditions affecting the public health, and take appropriate actions to ensure their abatement.
• Take enforcement action and/or participate in legal actions as required.
• Use computers, tablets, and other technology to complete day-to-day operations and inspections.
• Support and assist associated Health Division staff as well as other Municipal staff with field inspections and educational training programs as assigned.
• Represent the Health Division on internal and external work groups as needed.
• Perform related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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