Town of Amherst

Health Inspector

Inspections Department 

The Town of Amherst seeks a Health Inspector to enforce Board of Health regulations and the State Sanitary Code, as well as related portions of the Town Bylaws. This position provides assistance and advice to applicants for health licenses and permits, performs inspections, issues orders for violations of health regulations, and helps to facilitate the remediation of violations.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Acts as an agent of the Board of Health, enforcing its policies and regulations, and issuing related orders; Enforces related Town Bylaws as appropriate.
• Reviews new food establishment applications for compliance with relevant portions of the Massachusetts State Sanitary Code; Provides information and advice on meeting regulatory requirements to license and permit applicants.
• Makes inspections pursuant to the issuance and renewal of health licenses and permits for a variety of establishments, including food handling establishments, retail food outlets, refuse collection and disposal entities, private sewage disposal entities, and swimming pool construction and operation businesses.
• Enforces the State Sanitary Code (Chapter IV) for recreational camps, through review of applications, and pre-opening and routine inspections of camps.
• Enforces the State Housing Code (Chapter I and II) through routine and scheduled inspections of identified housing units.
• Responds to housing complaints; Performs inspections of premises and documents findings; Issues orders to remedy identified violations.
• Responds to complaints related to environmental health matters, such as those involving water supply, water pollution, private sewage disposal, food handling, solid waste disposal, air, and noise; Performs inspections of premises and documents findings; Issues orders to remedy identified violations.
• Coordinates with necessary parties, including other Town Inspectors and Town staff, property owners, and contractors to help facilitate the remediation of violations of health regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned or appropriate, including enforcement of other chapters of the State Sanitary Code.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor’s Degree in public health, environmental sciences or related field, PLUS two (2) years of field inspection experience; OR any equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating the ability to successfully perform the duties of the position

• Valid Massachusetts Driver’s License
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to write a comprehensive and detailed report
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload
• Ability to work effectively in a complex organizational environment

Annual salary range of $57,226 - $76,905 depending on experience and/or qualifications. To view the full job description and to apply visit https://amherstma.portal.opengov.com/categories/1089

The Town enjoys a long tradition of active, participatory, & professional government, and seeks a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community.