Senior Public Health & Environmental Inspector

brooklinema; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks vacation

Comprehensive health plans

Defined benefit pension system

Job summary

The Town of Brookline's Public Health – Environmental Health Division seeks a Senior Public Health Inspector to enforce health and safety codes, inspect varied facilities, investigate outbreaks, and educate the public on safe practices. A Bachelor’s in public health or related field with relevant experience is required.

The role involves reviewing plans, enforcing regulations, and maintaining inspection records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health or related field with two years of relevant public or environmental health experience.
• Massachusetts Registered Sanitarian eligibility and valid MA driver’s license.
• Certified Food Safety Manager and related environmental health certifications.
• Ability to interpret and enforce codes fairly and maintain inspection records.

Responsibilities

• Enforce federal, state, and local public health laws and regulations.
• Inspect, license, and regulate food service establishments, retail food stores, nursing homes, day care centers, and special events.
• Investigate food-borne illness outbreaks and educate food handlers on safe practices.
• Review plans for new and renovated food establishments.
• Respond to complaints involving unsanitary or unsafe living conditions and environmental health concerns.
• Conduct inspections of pools, camps, lodging houses, massage and body art establishments, tanning salons, and demolition projects.
• Coordinate interdepartmental inspections and initiate enforcement actions.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and prepare reports.

Skills

Excellent communication

Independent work

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in public health or environmental health

Massachusetts Registered Sanitarian eligibility

Massachusetts Class D Driver’s License

Certified Food Safety Manager

Certified Soil Evaluator

Septic System Inspector

Licensed Lead Determination Inspector

Certified Pool Operator

Certified Food Safety Professional preferred

Job description

The Town of Brookline's Public Health – Environmental Health Division seeks a Senior Public Health Inspector to enforce health and safety codes, inspect varied facilities, investigate outbreaks, and educate the public on safe practices. A Bachelor’s in public health or related field with relevant experience is required.

The role involves reviewing plans, enforcing regulations, and maintaining inspection records.