Health Agent

Health Agent (Search Re-Opened)

Natick Board of Health

The town of Natick Board of Health seeks a highly responsible and experienced professional for the position of Health Agent. Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:

• Field inspections including but not limited to food establishments, nuisance complaints, housing, pools, camps, septic systems, etc.
• Plan review and administrative work in the office and field relating to all aspects of environmental health and enforcement of the state sanitary codes and local regulations.
• Prepares order letters seeking enforcement of violations. Prepares documents in support of public health hearings and department enforcement actions, hearings, legal actions as well as presentation of public health rationale for enforcement in court.
• Act as a liaison and represents department on committees or at meetings
• Attends educational meetings, seminars and training programs necessary to remain current with new regulations and policies; participates in professional organizations.

Qualified candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental science, public or environmental health or related field, at least one year of experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience in public or environmental health

Registered Sanitarian or Registered Environmental Health Specialist or the ability to be academically qualified to take the certification within two years of appointment preferred. Candidate must possess a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.

A complete job description please visit town’s website. Please visit: www.natickma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/17600/Heath-Agent for the complete job description. The town of Natick offers a generous benefit package in addition to competitive salary. Grade 2 of the classification pay plan, hiring range $60,000 – $68,000, is commensurate with education and experience.

Position will remain open until filled.

To apply:

Interested candidates should submit one combined pdf document that includes a cover letter and resume with a file name (last name, job title applying, Natick) to hr@natickma.org or to the Director of Human Resources, Town of Natick, 13 East Central St., Natick, MA 01760.

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