Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
The city of Watertown’s Health department seeks to add a talented professional who is passionate about public health protection to its team as a Health Officer. Working under the day-to-day direction of the Chief Environmental Health Officer (CEHO), this role is responsible for performing a variety of inspections and enforcing public health laws and regulations. Responsibilities include: sanitary inspections of food establishments, pools, housing, and general nuisance complaints; educating permit holders and the general public on relevant public health matters; and ensuring compliance with state and local standards and public health regulations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in public health, environmental health, or a related field; one year of related experience in public health. Preferred certifications include Certified Food Protection Manager, Certified Pool Operator, MaPHIT Housing Certified, ICS 100-200, and NIMS 700-800.
HOURS: This is a 37.5 hour per week position.
SALARY: This is a union position with a starting salary of $66,154. Hiring above step 1 is dependent on qualification and experience.