Assistant Public Health Director

Job Description

The Town of Lexington is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. The town values and celebrates the diversity of the community, recognizing the contributions from all of our employees, visitors, businesses and residents that enrich the character and quality of life in Lexington. Therefore, to best serve all constituents, the government of the town will promote, as well as respect and accommodate, diversity in its workforce. We are currently seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of an Assistant Public Health Director within the Public Health Department. The right candidate will supervise the Environmental Health program of the Lexington Public Health Office. Performs administrative, supervisory, technical, and environmental health work. Oversees and train staff. Performs on-site inspections. Enforces national, local, and state environmental sanitary and health regulations. Performs all other related work, as required. Qualified applicants will have a Master’s degree or equivalent plus five-plus years of experience in public health and experience performing environmental inspection relating to food, housing, pools, camps, nuisance, septic systems, and two-plus years of experience supervising or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience are required. Anticipated hiring range $94,210 – $102,885, full salary range to $121,652. A complete job description and the town’s application form are available online at: www.lexingtonma.gov/311/Current-Job-Openings or you may email [email protected] or call 781 698-4590. A town application form (required), cover letter and resume must be submitted by email to [email protected] or by mail to: Town of Lexington, Human Resources Department, 1625 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, MA 02420.  This position will remain open until filled.