Supplemental Health Agent – Sherborn

Responsibilities

• Enforce Title 5 of the State Environmental Code, 310 CMR 15.00, Minimum Requirements for the subsurface disposal of sewage, and the Board of Health regulations related to subsurface disposal of sewage.
• Review site suitability through soil evaluations and groundwater determinations for information on the design of onsite soil absorption systems (requires soil evaluator certification).
• Review proposed plans for new and replacement subsurface sewage disposal systems for compliance with State and local regulations.
• Review well location plans for compliance with State and local regulations. Approve, in emergency situations, well location plans.
• Witness pump tests for quantity requirements per local regulations. Review and approve water quality analysis reports to determine compliance with local regulations.
• Review building permit applications to determine compliance with State and local codes with respect to onsite sewage disposal design flow. Review “preliminary” building proposals with architect/homeowner/builder/engineer to determine compliance with State and local codes with respect to onsite sewage disposal design flow and advise if submittal would require upgrade to existing onsite subsurface sewage disposal system and/or a change to the current well location.
• Review monthly public water supply analysis reports and other communication related to PWS matters (such as corrosion, PFAS, etc.). Work in cooperation with MassDEP on enforcement issues related to public water supplies. Investigate complaints received from state agencies (MassDEP/DPH). Investigate complaints received from residents, at the discretion of the Board of Health (manure, odor, etc.).
• Enforce chapter VII of the State Sanitary Code, Minimum Standards for Bathing Beaches, 105
  
  CMR
  445.000. Enforcement includes recommendation to Board of Health on issuance of annual license(s) after review of drinking water quality and initial beach inspection. Additional inspections conducted throughout the swimming season. Enforce the requirements to prohibit swimming in water that fails to meet prescribed standards for bathing per
  105
  
  CMR
  445.10(3).
• Enforce Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code:
  Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, MGL Ch.111, ss. 127A and 127B: 105 CMR 410.000. This includes inspecting dwellings for compliance with the minimum standards, issuing orders, and instituting court proceedings, if necessary, to enforce such orders.
• Enforce the state Lead Poisoning Prevention regulations MGL Ch. 111, s 198: 105 CMR 460.000, including being licensed as a lead determinator.
• Investigate complaints, conduct inspections, and make determinations on public health issues caused by flooding from beaver activity per MGL Ch. 131, s. 80A and issue Emergency 10-Day Beaver or Muskrat Permits as warranted.
• Review with technical and planning personnel on projects including growth and land management related to public health incentives, building proposals and permits, and plan coordination of review by various development departmental personnel and administrative staff. Review for, and assist the Board of Health in, the approval or disapproval of preliminary and definitive plans for the subdivision of land MGL C 41, s 81s-81V including 40B reviews and local code requirements.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in public health or related field or an equivalent combination of education and health agent/sanitarian experience. Please indicate pertinent training or certifications held (e.g., Massachusetts Registered Sanitarian, Soil Evaluator, Food Safe / Food Inspector, etc.) or any interest to obtain such certifications.

Email your cover letter, resume, and application to HR. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled.
Sherborn is an equal opportunity employer.