Assistant Director of Public Health(PDF)

We are currently accepting applications for the Full Time position of :

Assistant Public Health Director

Anticipated Hiring Range $94,210 - $102,885

Full Salary Range to $121,652

Excellent Benefits Package

The REQUIRED Town of Lexington application form

https : / / lexingtonma.seamlessdocs.com / f / employmentapplication,

A cover letter and resume must be received in the Town's Human Resource

Department.

Summary

Supervises the Environmental Health program of the Lexington Public Health

Office. Performs administrative, supervisory, technical, and environmental health

work. Oversees and trains staff. Performs on-site inspections. Enforces national,

local, and state environmental sanitary and health regulations. Performs all other

related work, as required.

Essential Functions

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the

various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements

of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a

logical assignment to the position.

• Supervises the Environmental Health program. Conducts training. Performs

administrative, technical, and inspectional work, including overseeing and

training the Health Agent.

public swimming pools, spas, housing, and tanning establishments. Conducts

inspections for code compliance, public health, and safety. Issues correction

orders. Reviews situation to confirm and ensure implementation of resolution.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Town of Lexington

regulations, state and local permit and licensure requirements, legal mandates,

and other rules, regulations, and advisory requirements.

and businesses. Conducts investigations, including food-borne illness

investigations. Oversees remediation.

photographs, copies of complaints and correction orders.

Assists with mitigating problems.

prepares, and recommends new regulations for adoption by the Board of Health.

food plans, floor plans, and inventory of equipment.

and individuals to provide consultation and guidance on health, safety, and

environmental issues.

entities.

Dispensing Sites.

area for site development.

Supervision

Supervision Scope : Performs varied and responsible functions requiring in-depth

and specialized working knowledge of departmental operations and the exercise of

judgment and initiative, particularly in situations not clearly defined by precedent

or established procedures.

Supervision Received : Works under the general supervision of the Health

Director, following department rules, regulations, and policies; duties require the

ability to plan and perform operations and independently complete tasks, according

to prescribed time schedules and deadlines.

Supervision Given : Supervises the Health Agent.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

Master's degree or equivalent plus 5+ years of experience in public health and

experience performing environmental inspection relating to food, housing, pools,

camps, nuisance, septic systems, and 2+ years of experience supervising or an

equivalent combination of education, training and experience are

required. Computer literacy is required.

Special Requirements :

Certified Housing Inspector, Certified Pool Operator, Registered Environmental

Health Specialist / Registered Sanitarian, Food Managers Certificate, Lead

Determinator are required.

Valid Massachusetts Driver's License is required.

Knowledge : Knowledge to supervise Environmental Health program. Knowledge

of administrative office practices and procedures. Knowledge to enforce national,

local, and state environmental sanitary and health regulations, state and local

permit and licensure requirements, legal mandates, and other rules, regulations,

and advisory requirements. Familiarity with town government. Knowledge of

federal, state, regionals, and local laws required for department operations.

Knowledge to conduct investigations and inspections.

Ability : Ability to interact appropriately and tactfully with customers. Ability to

demonstrate understanding of regulations. Ability to maintain detailed and accurate

records. Ability to work independently. Ability to set and follow detailed

timetables and deadlines. Ability to multi-task. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to respond to emergencies. Ability to problem solve.

Skills : Excellent customer service and organization skills. Proficient written and

verbal communication skills. Proficient skill with designing educational materials,

and training staff and customers. Proficient computer skills with MS Office Suite

applications. Proficient skills with new and existing computer and software

applications supporting departmental operations, including graphics, report

generation, database management, and inspection software applications. Proficient

skill with data entry.

Job Environment

interruptions, and frequently work is performed in outdoor weather

conditions, and in high precarious places. Occasionally work is performed

with toxic or caustic chemicals, with fumes or airborne particles present,

with vibration, and in extremes of heat / cold, (not weather related). Work

environment has moderate noise levels. Work is subject to fluctuations, and

administrative deadlines. Employee attends week day evening and weekend

day and evening meetings.

other standard office equipment.

biotech companies, schools, permit holders, public health agencies, and

surrounding towns' health departments.

Errors could result in personal injury / loss, delays or loss of service, monetary loss,

injuries to other employees, damages to buildings and / or equipment, and legal

ramifications

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Personal computer (including word processing, spreadsheet and database software)

and general office equipment (e.g. telephone, copier, facsimile); electronic and

precision tools and equipment (e.g. thermometers, meters, test strips, water testing

kits).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform

the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate

and use hands to finger, handle or feel. Frequently the employee is required to

stand, walk, sit, and taste or smell. Occasionally the employee is required to climb

or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, reach with hands and arms, and work

with vibration. The employee frequently must lift and / or move objects weighing up

to 10 pounds. Occasionally the employee must lift and / or move objects weighing

up to 30 pounds. Seldom must the employee lift and / or move objects weighing up

to 60 pounds. Close, distant, color, peripheral vision and depth perception are

required. Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges is necessary. This

position requires the ability to operate a keyboard at efficient speed and this

position requires the ability to operate an automobile.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the

employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of

the employer and requirements of the job change.

The Town of Lexington has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and

Inclusion and we are actively seeking candidates who bring new voices and lived

experiences to our organization.

The Town of Lexington is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to

their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,

protected veteran status or disability.

disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to

perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the

assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on

a case by case basis.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the

employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of

the employer and requirements of the job change.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applicants are required to complete a Town application form

https : / / lexingtonma.seamlessdocs.com / f / employmentapplication Resumes may be

attached to the application form as additional information, but cannot serve as a

substitute for completing the required application form.

After the deadline all applications will be reviewed and the most highly qualified

candidates will be invited to one or more interviews. All applicants will be

notified of their standing in the process as soon as a decision has been made

regarding their individual application.

Individuals who need accommodations in order to participate in this process should

contact the Human Resources Department

Questions regarding this hiring process should be addressed to :

Human Resources Department, Town of Lexington,

Email : jobs@lexingtonma.gov, Phone # (781) 698-4590

1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420