Health Director

The purpose of this position is to educate, promote, improve, and protect the public health, well-being, and sanitary living conditions of all the residents of the town of Topsfield, while contributing to building a healthy community and protecting the environment in which to live. Under the Commonwealth of Massachusetts General Law and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Federal Public health laws, the Health department is mandated under a dutiful obligation to develop and implement health policies, standards, bylaws, and regulations, and all other related work as required. The Health department is also obligated to conduct inspections, plan and organize public health programs, and provide public health services to the community. This position is Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ‘exempt.’

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, public health or related field required; three years of experience working for a Massachusetts Board of Health/public health department; or five years of experience working for a municipal Board of Health/public health department outside of Massachusetts; or seven or more years of experience working in a related health/environmental field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in a municipal setting is preferred; experience with a Massachusetts municipality is highly preferred.

Salary: Anticipated Hiring Range: $75,000.00 to $85,000.00 DOQ

Job Classification: Grade 7, Non-union classification; FLSA non-exempt; Personnel bylaws

Hours: 40 hours per week, including Mon: 8 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. and Tues–Thurs: 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.;

(Plus, monthly Board of Health Meetings and nights/weekends as required)

Application Deadline: For highest consideration, email letter of interest and resume by Tuesday, May 27 to dmorong@topsfield-ma.gov. To view the full job description: www.topsfield-ma.gov. EOE.