Public Health Inspector

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Nantucket, MA 02554

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 00285

Department : HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Division : HEALTH DEPT

Opening Date : 01 / 10 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 24 / 2025 4 : 00 PM Eastern

Description

The Town of Nantucket seeks qualified candidates for the position of Public Health Inspector. Under the administrative direction of the Public Health Director, or his or her designee, the Public Health Inspector performs a wide variety of functions related to the monitoring and reporting of septic inspections, enforcement of the state sanitary code, Massachusetts public health laws and local rules and regulations; and, promulgating pertinent regulations related to public health.

Associate degree in biology, sanitary, environmental health or related sciences with a minimum of two years of experience in a position of some administrative responsibility in public health-related program and / or certification as a Public Health Officer or Registered Sanitarian in the state of Massachusetts, with two years of experience in the public health or related field. Valid Class D Massachusetts motor vehicle operator's license required at time of hire. Within a date to be determined, the following licenses and certifications should be obtained : Septic Inspector, Soil Evaluator, Title 5, Certified Pool Operator, and Serve Safe.

Union position; Full Time; Starting $59.40 per hour, after 20 years of service with the town $75.24 per hour

Application Deadline : Friday, January 24, 2025 at 4 pm.

The Town of Nantucket offers a retirement pension through Barnstable County Retirement, 90% employer-sponsored health insurance plan options, and a diverse selection of supplemental insurance policies.

The Town of Nantucket ( www.nantucket-ma.gov) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a D.E.I. community, and encourages women, minorities, and veterans to apply.

Visit https : / / www.governmentjobs.com / careers / nantucket / to apply online.

If you have any questions, reach out to HR@nantucket-ma.gov.

Under the administrative direction of the Public Health Director, or his or her designee, the Public Health Inspector performs a wide variety of functions related to the monitoring and reporting of septic inspections, enforcement of the state sanitary code, Massachusetts public health laws and local rules and regulations; and, promulgating pertinent regulations related to public health.

SUPERVISION REQUIRED : Works under the supervision of the Public Health Director or his / her designee. Performs a variety of duties requiring the exercise of independent and objective judgment. Works frequently on own initiative to handle areas of responsibility and assigned tasks in a professional manner.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY : The employee as a regular part of their job is not required to supervise other Town employees.

CONFIDENTIALITY : The employee has some access to confidential information in accordance with the State Public Records Law.

ACCOUNTABILITY : Consequences of errors, missed deadlines or poor judgment may include adverse public relations, legal repercussions.

JUDGEMENT : Numerous standardized practices, procedures or general instructions govern the work performed and in some cases may require additional interpretation. Independent judgment is needed to facilitate exceptional customer service with the general public and maintain confidentiality.

COMPLEXITY : The work consists of the practical application of a variety of concepts, practices and specialized techniques relating to a professional or technical field. Assignments typically involve evaluation and interpretation of factors, conditions or unusual circumstances; inspecting, testing or evaluating compliance with established standards or criteria; gathering, analyzing and evaluating facts or data using specialized fact finding techniques; or determining the methods to accomplish the work, as well as the preparation of reports and monitoring mechanisms.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : Normally works under standard office practices, policies and conditions. Work environment is frequently hectic and disruptive. Interruptions in work are frequent. Work may involve outdoor exposure to varying weather conditions. The work day may sometimes be greater than eight (8) hours. Some exposure to various types of chemicals related to public health needs may occur. Potential exposure to communicable diseases may exist. The standard workweek shall be 35 paid hours per week (Monday - Friday). Daily schedule is variable to accommodate department operations. Work outside of the standard workweek and outside of the typical daily schedule may sometimes be necessary to accommodate emergency or other atypical situations.

NATURE AND PURPOSE OF PUBLIC CONTACT : Relationships with co-workers and the public involving frequent explanation, discussion or interpretation of practices, procedures, regulations or guidelines in order to render service, plan or coordinate work efforts, or resolve operating problems. Other regular contacts are with service recipients. More than ordinary courtesy, tact, and diplomacy may be required to respond to requests for information or to deal with uncooperative or uninformed persons.

OCCUPATIONAL RISK : Essential functions regularly present potential risk of injury to the employee that could result in loss of time from work. Special safety precautions, training and protective clothing such as gowns, coats, gloves, glasses, hard hats, or safety boots is required.

Essential duties / responsibilities / functions

• Enforces the state sanitary codes, the state and local public health regulations and other rules and regulations relative to food service establishments, pools, day camps, housing, septic and public health complaints.
• Conducts site inspections for conformance with regulations and the issuance of permits for a variety of establishments and facilities, including but not limited to restaurants, motels, inns, hotels, retail and wholesale food stores, food handling and processing establishments, retail businesses, toxic hazardous waste sites, swimming pools, fuel and chemical storage systems.
• Maintains records of inspection activity, documents service issues / resolutions, and completes related reporting requirements.
• Coordinates with the Seasonal Health Inspector as necessary.
• Ensures compliance with all laws which the Health Department and its staff have the authority to enforce. Attends Board of Health or other town agency meetings as requested. May attend various community meetings regarding the topics covered in this Job Description.
• May witness soil and percolation tests to determine suitability for sewage disposal systems. Inspects installation and repair of septic systems. Reviews design and siting of proposed new, repair or replacement septic systems. Works with installers and engineers to ensure that sewage disposal systems conform to requirements and function properly. Assists the public and other town and non-town departments and agencies concerning matters related to public health, sanitation and other matters handled by the Health Department. Reviews water quality analysis results to evaluate safe and potable water.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned or required.

Required minimum qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : Associates's degree in biology, sanitary, environmental health or related sciences with a minimum of two years of experience in a position of some administrative responsibility in public health-related program and / or certification as a Public Health Officer or Registered Sanitarian in the state of Massachusetts, with two years of experience in the public health or related field.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : The employee must have a valid Driver's License. Within a date to be determined, the following licenses and certifications should be obtained : Septic Inspector, Soil Evaluator, Title 5, Certified Pool Operator, and Serve Safe

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS :

Knowledge : Knowledge of state and local bylaws, rules and regulations pertaining to public health and sanitation matters extremely helpful. Familiarity with water quality testing and other types of testing helpful. Must have knowledge of environmental and public health principles, practices, procedures and techniques as well as knowledge of inspectional methods to discern potential health problems and issues.

Ability : Must have ability to work and communicate pleasantly and effectively with the public and other town departments under a variety of working conditions. Must have ability to explain and interpret state and local laws, codes and regulations relating to public and environmental health to others.

Skills : Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary. Good public speaking ability necessary. Must be able to review, analyze and interpret complex plans and blueprints. General office equipment (computer, tablet, telephone, copier / printer / fax / scanner), motor vehicle.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : Standing, sitting, walking, lifting and / or driving may be frequent during the work day. Must be able to traverse varied topographical terrain to conduct various inspections. Must have sufficient manual dexterity and physical flexibility to bend and reach to complete basic office tasks and maneuver blueprints and other plans. Lifting and carrying objects of varying weights may be frequent.

MOTOR SKILLS : Must have sufficient manual dexterity to perform duties associated with, but not limited to collecting water samples, using a thermometer, tape measure and performing other tests related to the duties of the Health Department.

VISUAL DEMANDS : The employee is constantly required to read documents and reports for understanding and routinely for analytical purposes. The employee is required to determine color differences.

The Town offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees serving our community including medical (with 90% Employer's contribution), dental care, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, cancer insurance, Flexible spending health and dependent care plan options, paid time off (PTO), as well as retirement pension and 457-deferred compensation retirement plans as an additional way to save towards retirement.

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