Board of Health Agent

Job Description

The town of Rockland seeks a qualified and experienced public health professional to serve as Board of Health Agent. This leadership position is responsible for administering and enforcing public health laws and regulations in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, the State Sanitary Code, local bylaws, and Board of Health regulations.

The Health Agent serves as the town’s chief public health official and oversees all operations of the Health Department, including regulatory enforcement, inspections, emergency response, and program administration.

Key Responsibilities:

Enforce provisions of the State Sanitary Code and applicable public health regulations.

Conduct and oversee inspections of food establishments, housing, septic systems, recreational facilities, and other regulated entities.

Investigate public health complaints and environmental health concerns.

Serve as local public health authority during declared public health emergencies.

Supervise department staff and manage departmental operations and budget.
Maintain official Board of Health records and present reports to the Board and other municipal bodies.

Serve as the Town’s designated coordinator for activities associated with the Public Health Excellence (PHE) Grant, working collaboratively with Rockland as host community to support compliance, reporting, and implementation of shared public health services.

Oversee operations of the Rockland Recycling Center and municipal curbside solid waste and recycling services, including staff supervision, bid preparation, contract execution, and contract administration.

Ensure compliance with applicable solid waste regulations; maintain accurate tonnage records; submit required annual reports to MassDEP; report recycling rates and materials collected; and maintain documentation supporting compliance with the Commonwealth’s Solid Waste Master Plan and municipal waste reduction goals.

*Grant-related duties are subject to funding availability and applicable inter-municipal agreements.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in public health, environmental health, health administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.

Minimum of five years of progressively responsible public health experience, including regulatory enforcement and program administration.

Supervisory and/or municipal experience preferred.

Must meet certification requirements for Health Agent appointment under Massachusetts law.

Strong knowledge of Massachusetts General Laws and State Sanitary Codes.

Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Salary: $87,500 annually

The town of Rockland offers a competitive municipal benefits package including BCBS health insurance at a 79% employer contribution.

Visit rockland-ma.gov/184/Employment-Opportunities for the full job description and application details. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to: HR Director Lori Taylor at [email protected]

The town of Rockland is an Equal Opportunity Employer