Health Director

Job Description

The town of Yarmouth is searching for a Health Director to join our team!

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 bylaws 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. Please visit www.yarmouth.ma.us/jobs to download application.