Public Health Training Specialist - Regional

Central Mass Regional Planning Commission; Central Business District (MA); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

The Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission seeks a Public Health Regional Trainer to support its Public Health Training Hub, conducting applied training in Food Safety, Housing, and related inspections for local and regional staff. The role collaborates with the Public Health Training Manager and with MDHP OLRH to enhance regional public health capacity.

The incumbent will engage with municipal officials and regional staff, advance credentialing, and help design initiatives that

Qualifications

• Three years of local public health experience.
• Competency in enforcing housing, food protection, and sanitation regulations.
• Read and interpret laws, regulations, policies, inspection reports, and orders.

Responsibilities

• Assist health inspectors with LPHTP trainings across three tiers (Food, Housing, inspections).
• Coordinate with municipal and regional public health staff to ensure trainings meet needs.
• Maintain relationships with MDPH OLRH and local officials to support training hubs.
• Provide subject matter expertise for regulatory compliance scenarios.
• Design and implement programs to improve health outcomes and engage communities.
• Maintain credentialing and participate in required trainings.
• Collaborate in an inclusive, diverse, and collaborative work environment.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Public health training

Regulatory compliance

Communication & facilitation

Program design

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree preferred

Public Health Foundations Course

Food and Housing Tier Program

Soil Evaluator

Food Protection Manager

Certified Pool Operator

Lead Determinator

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

The Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission seeks a Public Health Regional Trainer to support its Public Health Training Hub, conducting applied training in Food Safety, Housing, and related inspections for local and regional staff. The role collaborates with the Public Health Training Manager and with MDHP OLRH to enhance regional public health capacity.

The incumbent will engage with municipal officials and regional staff, advance credentialing, and help design initiatives that