Health Inspector

City of Northampton•Northampton, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Position is responsible for interpretation and enforcement of state and local public health regulations. Performs sanitary inspections to ascertain compliance with applicable laws and regulations; investigates nuisances, sources of filth, and causes of disease in order to abate violations and correct unsanitary conditions. Reviews applications for food service (designs, certificates, etc.), septic system plan designs, and applications for recreational camps for compliance. Consults with license and permit applicants and provides guidance on meeting regulatory requirements. Performs inspections of eating and drinking establishments to ascertain compliance with laws and regulations. Enforces Title V; reviews designs, witnesses soil tests and percolation tests to determine adequacy of sites for installation of private sewage disposal systems including new, or replacement systems; maintains associated records, files and reports. Performs inspections of swimming pools, public bathing areas and recreational camps to ascertain compliance with laws and regulations. Investigates violations of, and enforces the provisions of, Chapter II of the State Housing Code: Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation. Performs inspections to eliminate vermin and rodents, and to determine lead paint levels, asbestos violations, hazardous spills, obnoxious odors, etc.; interprets and enforces regulations, prepares reports, and performs related work. Performs community outreach and educates the public on food safety practices and other public health issues. For all inspections performed, maintains appropriate records, forms, supplies and prepares required reports, field notes and advisory letters as needed.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in public health, environmental science or a related field.
One to two years of technical experience in the field of environmental sanitation or health inspection, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Food Protection Certification
Title V certification
Soil Evaluation certification
Certified Pool Operator certification
Massachusetts Class D Driver’s License

Responsibilities

Performs sanitary inspections to ascertain compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Investigates nuisances, sources of filth, and causes of disease in order to abate violations and correct unsanitary conditions.
Reviews applications for food service (designs, certificates, etc.), septic system plan designs, and applications for recreational camps for compliance.
Consults with license and permit applicants and provides guidance on meeting regulatory requirements.
Performs inspections of eating and drinking establishments to ascertain compliance with laws and regulations.
Enforces Title V; reviews designs, witnesses soil tests and percolation tests to determine adequacy of sites for installation of private sewage disposal systems including new, or replacement systems; maintains associated records, files and reports.
Performs inspections of swimming pools, public bathing areas and recreational camps to ascertain compliance with laws and regulations.
Investigates violations of, and enforces the provisions of, Chapter II of the State Housing Code: Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation.
Performs inspections to eliminate vermin and rodents, and to determine lead paint levels, asbestos violations, hazardous spills, obnoxious odors, etc.; interprets and enforces regulations, prepares reports, and performs related work.
Performs community outreach and educates the public on food safety practices and other public health issues.
Maintains appropriate records, forms, supplies and prepares required reports, field notes and advisory letters as needed.