Public Health Regional Trainer

Central Mass Regional Planning Commission•Worcester, MA

About The Position

The Public Health Regional Trainer works within the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission’s Regional Collaboration and Community Planning Department, supporting CMRPC’s Public Health Training Hub. The role provides applied training in food safety, housing, and other public health inspections to local and regional public health staff. It works closely with the Public Health Training Manager, public health officials across Central Massachusetts, and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Office of Local and Regional Health (MDPH OLRH). The trainer supports local and regional health inspectors as they progress through the Massachusetts Local Public Health Training Program, including online learning, instructor-guided classroom and virtual sessions, and applied practice through joint inspections. The position also provides regulatory subject matter expertise and works with municipal public health staff on initiatives and projects intended to improve health outcomes. CMRPC is a regional planning agency serving southern Central Massachusetts. It describes its workplace as flexible, supportive, and family-friendly, with supportive colleagues, a commitment to professional development, and an emphasis on wellness and work-life balance. The agency’s office is in Worcester’s Central Business District in a transit-accessible, bike-friendly, LEED-certified building, with free parking in an attached garage. Staff may work remotely in part, but must be available for in-person regional meetings as needed and for in-office work appropriate to their assignments. This is a full-time, exempt position with a standard five-day, 37.5-hour work week. The salary range is $64,360 to $75,000, depending on experience and qualifications. The position is open until filled or canceled. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States and have a valid driver’s license and/or the ability to arrange transportation to meetings around the region. The successful candidate must be willing to adhere to active and future public safety requirements.

Requirements

At least three years of experience in local public health.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Demonstrated experience and competency in enforcing housing codes, food protection safety, and community sanitation regulations.
The following certifications are required within one year of employment: Public Health Foundations Course; Food and Housing Tier Program; Soil Evaluator; Food Protection Manager; Certified Pool Operator; Lead Determinator.
Experience and competency in training on housing codes, food protection safety, and community sanitation regulations.
Ability to read and interpret documents concerning laws, regulations, policies, inspection reports, and correction orders.
Strong oral and written communication skills, with experience facilitating groups or meetings or delivering presentations that engage diverse trainees.
Ability to establish supportive working relationships through effective communication and to engage and value input from diverse stakeholders.
Understanding of, commitment to, and ability to integrate cultural humility, racial and health equity, and social determinants of health into work and relationships.
Ability to work in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
Legal authorization to work in the United States.
A valid driver’s license and/or ability to arrange transportation to meetings in different parts of the region.
Willingness to adhere to all active and future public safety requirements.
Availability for in-person regional meetings as needed and in-office work appropriate to work assignments.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Relevant credentials or progress toward credentialing, especially Registered Sanitarian or REHS.
Knowledge and experience with training methods and techniques such as on-the-job or hands-on training.
Membership and active participation in one or more public health professional associations, such as MHOA or MEHA.
Knowledge of evaluation methods.

Responsibilities

Assist local and regional health inspectors in progressing through the Massachusetts Local Public Health Training Program, including training for food and housing inspections and applied practice involving joint inspections.
Assist with regular check-in meetings with municipal public health departments, regional or shared public health staff, and, where appropriate, Boards of Health to assess whether shared services and regional trainings meet their needs and expectations.
Assist the Public Health Training Manager in maintaining relationships with MDPH OLRH, OLRH Central Trainers, municipal officials, local and regional public health staff, community-based organizations, and other regional training hubs and providers.
Provide subject matter expertise to local and shared public health staff on complicated regulatory compliance situations.
Work with municipal public health staff to design and implement initiatives and special projects to improve health outcomes, including training, communication, education, community outreach, research, advocacy, and grant writing.
Maintain or pursue relevant credentials and attend appropriate professional development and required centralized training.
Participate fully in an inclusive, welcoming, diverse, and creative work environment.
Perform other duties as required.