Sr. Public Health 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

Sr. Public Health Inspector
Brookline Public Health – Environmental Health Division
Salary Range: $39.16 – $41.13 hourly

The Town of Brookline is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Public Health Inspector to perform inspectional and investigative work related to the enforcement of health and safety codes, environmental protection, and disease control. This position plays a critical role in safeguarding public health through education, regulation, inspection, and enforcement activities across a wide range of facilities and environmental conditions.

Key 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, lead paint, asbestos, septic systems, drinking water, pests, solid and hazardous waste, air quality, and other environmental health concerns
• Conduct inspections of pools, camps, lodging houses, massage and body art establishments, tanning salons, and demolition projects
• Coordinate interdepartmental inspections
• Initiate enforcement actions and pursue non-compliance cases through administrative or judicial procedures
• Maintain accurate inspection records and prepare reports
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in public health, environmental health science, or a related field and two (2) years of relevant public or environmental health experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

This is a professional inspectional position requiring sound judgment, technical expertise, and the ability to work independently in both office and field environments. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills and a strong knowledge of public health and environmental regulations and inspection practices; a demonstrated ability to interpret and enforce codes fairly and consistently while maintaining accurate inspection records; and the ability to assess health risks and determine appropriate corrective action.

Licenses & Certifications Required

• Eligibility for Massachusetts Registered Sanitarian
• Valid Massachusetts Class D Driver’s License
• Certified Food Safety Manager
• Certified Soil Evaluator
• Septic System Inspector
• Licensed Special Use Pesticide Applicator
• Licensed Lead Determination Inspector
• Certified Pool Operator
• (Certified Food Safety Professional preferred.)

The Town of Brookline offers a competitive salary scale of $39.16 – $41.13 hourly, and excellent benefits, including four weeks of vacation, comprehensive health plans, and participation in a defined benefit pension system.

The Town of Brookline is an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce.