Health Director in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts

The Town of Yarmouth is searching for a Health Director to join their
Inspectional Services team! Working under the general/direct supervision
of Director of Inspectional Service/ Building Commissioner, the Health
Director performs the duties as described for the Health Division.
Direct and administer all health, inspection and enforcement programs
with the authority to issue orders on behalf of the Board of Health;
plans, organizes, schedules and directs the operations of the Health
Division, in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and
regulations. Works under the general direction of the Municipal
Inspections Director and Board of Health in the implementation and
enforcement of the Board’s policies and rulings. Works closely with the
Board of Health to develop new by-laws and regulations dealing with
environmental and public health concerns. Supervises division staff;
trains staff on division policy and procedure; reviews the work of
subordinates; monitors and evaluates staff performance. Develops plans
and programs relating to public health and public health requirements;
prepares grant requests and administers grants; prepares articles for
Town Meeting consideration, develops health division annual budget.
Monitors Town budget contribution to various human services agencies.
Reviews and comments on hydrogeologic, environmental, and ground water
discharge reports along with technical submittals for developments and
renovations of buildings or properties. Performs similar or related work
as required or as situation dictates. Full job description available
upon request. Physical Requirements: Minimal physical effort required
when performing functions under typical office conditions; moderate to
strenuous physical effort required periodically in the field. Frequently
required to stoop, bend, reach, and smell. Frequently required to move
(pull, push, lift or carry) objects weighing up to 60 pounds. Physical
agility required to access all areas of inspection site. May spend
several hours walking or standing. Must have clear vision and have the
ability to identify and distinguish colors. Must have peripheral vision
and depth perception.