Health Director
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Full Time: 35 hours per week
The Town of Sudbury seeks qualified applicants for the position of Health Director. The Director receives policy direction from the three elected members of the Board of Health, and is responsible for the supervision of all Health Department functions and staff, including community social work, public health nursing, local health, food and animal-related inspections, mosquito control services and participation in regional health services.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: serving as department head of the Department of Health, drafting and developing policies, making recommendations to the Board and undertaking special analyses and projects as assigned by the Board; preparing the annual operating budget for the Board of Health and proposed capital expenses; administering within the department personnel policies as determined by the Town Manager; supervising and assisting with the provision of citizen services by responding to questions, processing applications, issuing licenses and permits, and offering guidance on public health issues, programs and regulations; assessing and evaluating the local community’s health needs and recommending programs and solutions to these needs to the Board; conducting and/or supervising all necessary inspections, testing and clinic programs as mandated by law, or those established by the Board; enforcing all applicable health laws, bylaws and regulations including but not limited to: septic systems, paint, food, asbestos, hazardous materials, hazardous wastes, semi-public pools and beaches, animals, wells, public and private drinking water quality, air quality, and general health nuisances; serving as member on Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC); interacting with the media personnel when responding to or preventing public health menaces or threats; appointing and providing oversight for the Medical Reserve Corps Executive Committee and participates as a member of the MDPH Region 4A Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition.
The successful candidate will have working knowledge of sanitation; nursing functions and mental health services as they relate to community health and school issues; report writing and preparation; and thorough understanding of applicable federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.
Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in biology, public health or related field; a minimum of three to five years’ of progressively responsible experience in public and/or environmental health, preferably in a municipal setting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Some supervisory experience required. A master’s degree is highly desirable. Applicants must also be a Registered Sanitarian (RS) and/or Certified Health Officer (CHO) and approved Soil Evaluator in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Starting salary range is $87,233 to $101,734 with full range to $110,449, plus excellent benefits. Email letter of interest and resume to Douglas Meagher, Interim Assistant Town Manager/HR Director at meagherd@sudbury.ma.us. Resumes accepted until January 13, 2023. AA/EOE
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