Job Description
PUBLIC POSTING FOR HEALTH AGENT – TOWN OF ABINGTON Full-time, 35 hours/week, Benefit Eligible Town Hall Address: 500 Gliniewicz Way, Abington, MA 02351 Board of Health: Katie Van Nest; Email: katie.vannest@gmail.com Town Manager: Michael A. Maresco; Email: mmaresco@abingtonma.gov Work Schedule: Monday through Thursday (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.), Friday (8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) Health agent – OPEN IMMEDIATELY Enforces state sanitary and environmental codes; performs site inspections of building lots; evaluates soil tests and percolation tests to determine suitability for sewerage disposal systems; reviews plans for sewage disposal facilities; approves such plans and inspects installation and repair of septic systems; works with installers and engineers to ensure that sewage disposal systems conform to requirements and function properly; performs final septic inspections; Inspects restaurants, food handling and processing establishments, lodging establishments, tattoo parlors, nursing homes, group residences, child care facilities, public pools and beaches, places of assembly, schools, and other areas required by law for compliance with state and local laws, rules and regulations and investigates complaints and illness at such facilities; Works with local emergency planning coalition to develop planning guidelines regarding Public Health emergencies, appropriate vendors for hazardous waste disposal; and with healthcare providers and private businesses to build coalitions for coordination of policy development, community education, inspection and enforcement; Reviews and issues permits, applications and licenses, handles complaints from members of the public and investigates alleged nuisances and environmental hazards, initiates legal action and appears in court as necessary; reviews court filings for accuracy and completeness; Manages the solid waste contract, recycling and the compost site. The role requires sound judgement, the ability to shift priorities, supervise staff, and collaborate with departments Registered Sanitarian, or related discipline. Certified Soil Evaluator, Certified Title V Inspector, Certified Food Service Inspector within one year of appointment. All applicants must be able to pass a criminal background/CORI check and a pre-employment physical including drug testing. Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Environmental Science or other related field and three to five years of related experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a valid Massachusetts driver's license in addition to any registration / licensure / certification requirements mandated by Massachusetts General Laws. Member of the Manager's Union, FY26 annual salary: $78,023.40. Starting pay commensurate with education, licenses/certifications, and experience.
