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Health Director
 Town of Montague | |
 United States, Massachusetts, Turners Falls | |
 Nov 08, 2022 | |
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Statement of Duties Position performs complex administrative, supervisory and professional work in managing the Health Department. Responsibilities include supervising department operations and employees, inspecting premises, investigating alleged public health violations, issuing permits, representing the Town in housing court, enforcing regulations and codes, interpreting and explaining codes and regulations to the public and town officials, preparing and administering department budget, compiling reports and related documentation. Supervisory Responsibilities Position is responsible for the supervision of 1 to 4 full-time equivalent employees in the positions of Administrative Assistant, Health Agent/Sanitarian, Public Health Nurse, Health Inspector, Animal Inspector/Barn Inspector and Burial Agent. As the supervisor, the employee establishes work procedures and performance standards, provides performance feedback, hires and orients new employees, schedules work and grants time off, provides training and development, assigns/reviews work, conducts formal performance reviews, and coordinates discipline. Supervision/Guidance Received Employee establishes long and short-range plans and objectives, personal performance standards and assumes direct accountability for department results. Consults with supervisor on a regular basis, as well as when clarification, interpretation, or exception to municipal policy may be required. Employee exercises control in the development of departmental policies, goals, objectives, and budgets. Employee is expected to resolve all conflicts that arise and coordinate with others as necessary. Employee has access to confidential lawsuits, criminal investigations, and personnel files of the department. Job Environment Position requires examining, analyzing and evaluating facts and circumstances surrounding individual situations or transactions, and determining actions to be taken within the limits of standard or accepted practices. Position requires understanding, interpreting, and applying complex federal, state, and local health and environmental regulations. Work consists of the practical application of a variety of concepts, practices, and specialized techniques as they relate to position’s functions. Assignments typically involve evaluation and interpretation of factors, conditions or unusual circumstances; inspecting, testing or evaluating compliance with established standards or criteria; or determining the methods to accomplish the work. Errors can result in personal injury/loss, delay of service, injury to others, legal repercussions or monetary loss. Position has constant contact with the public in writing, on the phone and in person for the purpose of receiving calls and visitors; responding to inquiries, requests or complaints; scheduling appointments; inspecting premises and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations; issuing permits; or providing information and assistance regarding department policies and procedures. Position has daily contact with other town departments for the purpose of giving or receiving information and assistance, coordinating tasks, and scheduling appointments. The employee provides professional liaison support to the Board of Health including coordinating the Board's work; establishing meeting agendas; making recommendations and proposals; and assisting in the implementation of the Board's decisions. Works with the Board to establish short-term and long-term goals/plans; processes with the Board the implementation of new practices and policies; and provides recommendations for appointments to the Board. Position Functions The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustration 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, or extension of, the position. Essential Functions
Recommended Minimal Qualifications Education and Experience A candidate for this position should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Environmental Science, Biology or related field and 3 to 5 years of experience in public health inspection work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional Requirements A candidate for this position must have the following licenses or certifications, or be able to obtain them within one year of hire: Massachusetts Registered Sanitarian, Department of Environmental Protection Soil Evaluator, Department of Environmental Protection Septic System Inspector, Certified Swimming Pool Operator, Certified Food Handler, Certified Lead Determiner, and must at the time of hire possess a valid driver’s license. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities A candidate for this position should have knowledge of the following:
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Physical Requirements The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations are considered to ensure individuals with disabilities can perform essential functions. Minimal physical effort is required to perform administrative duties. Employee is required to sit, stand, walk, talk, listen/hear and use hands regularly, and taste or smell routinely.
Vision requirements include the ability to read routine documents for analysis and general understanding, to read maps and plans, to perform laser measurements, and use a computer. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations are considered to ensure individuals with disabilities can perform essential functions. Employee works in a moderately noisy office setting and when in the field the employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, extremes of heat and cold, moving mechanical equipment and construction, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes or airborne particles, potentially dangerous people or situations, and exposure to diseases and biohazards. Workload is relatively stable with seasonal surges that can usually be planned for in advance. Employee should expect to work outside of normal business hours and/or at night at least four nights per month year and may be required to work weekends. Employee is required to respond to emergency situations regardless of time of day. 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. recblid f921d555vfrtfwdpzt140fa4att6gp | |