The city of Newburyport is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Public Health Nurse, BSN 15-18 hrs/wk.  Position is available April 1, 2010 & will not carry benefits except pro-rated vacation time & sick time.  Submit cover letter & resume to:  Mr. Robert F. Bracey, Director of Public Health, 60 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, MA 01950.   A full job description is available by viewing our web site; site: www.nbpt.us.
 

Posted 2/3/10 to 3/31/10

The Town of Tyngsborough, MA seeks a Public Health Agent for the Board of Health for 24 hours per week for $31,200. Benefits Package Provided. This individual will be responsible for interpreting and enforcing the provisions of the State Public Health Code, State Sanitary Code, State Environmental Code and rules and regulations of the Town’s Board of Health. The Agent will be responsible for maintaining and developing innovative programs to safeguard and improve the general health of the citizens of the Town. The Agent will develop and implement public health and safety, and environmental health goals. Applicant should be a Certified Health Officer or Registered Sanitarian with a Bachelor’s Degree in public health or a related field; a Master’s Degree preferred. A minimum of 5-7 years of experience in public or environmental health administration is preferred. Send resume and cover letter to Tyngsborough Town Administrator, 25 Bryants Lane, Tyngsborough, MA 01879. Position is open until filled. EOE.

Posted 1/27/10 to 2/28/10

Part-time, 28 hours/week plus benefits. Hourly union rate is $21.28-$26.71 per hour.
Requires knowledge of federal state and local laws relating to environmental and public health, knowledge of environmental and public health practice, and knowledge of town government operation. Ability to make inspections and prepare reports. Ability to apply physical effort in field work associated with inspections and investigations. Excellent written and oral communications skills. A candidate for this position must meet the State Educational requirements for obtaining a certificate as Registered Sanitarian at entry or within one year following appointment. Not less than 2 years of responsible work experience in public or environmental health. Must possess a valid motor vehicle operator’s license. Certification as a soil evaluator and swimming pool operator preferred.

To apply submit a town employment application, cover letter, resume, and 3 work references to the Town Administrator, 732 Main St. Harwich, MA 02645 by Tuesday February 9th 4:00 p.m. Application form is available at Harwich Town Hall or online at http://harwichma.virtualtownhall.net The Town of Harwich is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Duties:
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) Emergency Preparedness Bureau (EPB) is responsible for coordinating the emergency planning and preparedness efforts of local public health authorities, hospitals, community health centers, EMS agencies, and other healthcare entities.

1. The Healthcare Systems Planner will take a leadership role in coordinating preparedness efforts with the wider healthcare system, including hospitals, community health centers, EMS agencies, and others. This shall encompass both the development and revision of emergency plans for the Department of Public Health, including the all-hazard emergency operation plans and related threat-based appendices and scenario-specific annexes. In addition to developing and revising plans for DPH, he/she will develop planning templates for healthcare entities for facility surge, evacuation, sheltering-in-place, fatality management, and volunteer coordination.

2. He/she will develop proposals and competitive procurements, and will serve as project manager on a number of funding initiatives or contractual agreements that will total more than $4.5 million in preparedness grant funding.

3. The Healthcare Systems Planner will manage or supervise a number of contracted staff positions. He/she will work closely with the staff of the Emergency Preparedness Bureau and other staff throughout the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, including the Hinton State Laboratory Institute, the Bureau of Health Care Safety and Quality, the Bureau of Infectious Disease, and the Bureau of Environmental Health.

4. The Healthcare Systems Planner will also interface directly with the planning and response staffs at the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency and the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, and will work closely with DPH’s partner agencies within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS), as well as local and regional hospital and health planners, hospital credentialing managers and emergency preparedness staff, volunteer response organization management and staff, and local public health authorities.

5. He/she will prepare progress reports for emergency preparedness-related grants and will take an active role in writing DPH’s annual grant applications.

6. He/she will respond, when instructed, to various types of public health related emergencies on a 24/7 basis and will assist the Department of Public Health with implementing appropriate emergency response plans.

7. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) six years of full-time, or equivalent part-time technical or professional experience in urban or regional planning, environmental planning, transportation planning or land use planning, and (B) of which at least four years must have been in a professional capacity, and (C) of which at least two years must have been in a supervisory capacity, or (D) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions:
I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in urban or regional planning, environmental planning, urban studies, architecture, landscape architecture, civil, environmental, or transportation engineering or environmental sciences may be substituted for two years d the required (A) experience.*

II. A Graduate degree with a major in urban or regional planning;, environmental planning, urban studies, architecture, landscape architecture, civil, environmental, or transportation engineering or environmental sciences may be substituted for three years of the required (A) experience and one year of the required (B) experience.

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually competed.

NOTE: Educational substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of three years of the required experience. Substitutions will only be permitted for a maximum of one year of the required (B) experience. No substitution will be permitted for the required (C) experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

1. Knowledge of the principles and core concepts of emergency preparedness, specifically as it relates to healthcare systems, including hospitals, health centers, EMS agencies, and long-term care facilities.

2. Knowledge of preparedness principles and concepts from the perspective of local public health authorities and other public safety and emergency management partners.

3. Emergency management experience and a record of in-depth training in formalized exercise design and evaluation program strongly preferred. Possession of an emergency management certification is considered a plus; HSEEP or MEPP certification is considered a substantial plus.

4. Knowledge of, and experience with, education and professional training practices, especially a demonstrated ability to provide emergency preparedness related training tailored to a variety of audiences.

5. Experience working with grant funds and the demonstrated ability to effectively deliver products under strict grant guidance and program requirements. Demonstrated history of successful grant writing and proven track record of managing competing grant priorities is considered a plus.

6. Knowledge of, and experience working with, diverse populations, community advocacy groups, and grassroots coalitions. A special emphasis will be placed on experience with outreach efforts to at-risk populations (including the elderly, the disabled, non-English speaking persons, and other persons that require additional assistance during an emergency) and on a demonstrated record of coalition building and collaborative planning efforts.

7. Knowledge of, and experience with, the operation of state government; familiarity with its interactions with local governments and non-governmental entities, especially the healthcare system, is considered a plus.

8. Demonstrated ability with computers and software applications, especially database management and web-design skills. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite of applications, Adobe Acrobat and Photoshop, and web-design software like Dreamweaver is considered essential. Expertise in using some or all of the above programs is considered a substantial plus.

9. Demonstrated ability to adjust to changing situations to meet emergencies or changing program or production requirements.

This is a Civil Service position. As applicable, preference for this position will be given to those candidates who are eligible for Civil Service/ConTest Reinstatement/Reemployment or to those candidates who have passed the civil service examination for this job title, and who respond to the job certification that was recently issued for this location and/or to employees laid off or bumped from this title who are eligible for recall, and in accordance with Article 14 or applicable Collective bargaining requirements.

Duties:
Conducts field investigations and surveys collecting samples and conducting indoor air quality tests in schools, public buildings, etc. Prepare and review reports related to indoor air inspections. Perform related duties as required.

1. Prepares and edits reports generated from information gathered during field investigations.
2. Review and analyze reports generated by indoor air consultants.
3. Travel to communities in Massachusetts to conduct field investigations.
4. Communicate with the public concerning questions about indoor air quality, hazardous materials and environmental health principles and practices including the presence and properties of toxic chemicals in buildings.
5. Assists in the planning and conduct future operations of the IAQ Program including the preparation of related memoranda and reports of publication.
6. Participate in meetings with state and local govt. officials as well as building occupants on indoor air quality issues that impact on public health and advise interested parties on agency regulations.
7. Conduct field indoor air quality investigations and surveys in buildings where hazardous materials are present.
8. Assist in determining compliance with various laws and standards related to indoor air quality, chemical storage and other related building conditions.
9. Inform local govt. officials and building occupants of good indoor air quality maintenance principles and practices as well as the presence of hazardous materials, including the presence and properties of toxic chemicals in buildings.
10. Assist in the development and maintenance of computer databases to track indoor air quality-related.
11. Assist the program director in implementing IAQ Program activities.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, technical or professional experience in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health, of which (B) at least one year must have been in a professional capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the following substitutions.

Substitutions:
I. An Associate's degree with a major in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.*

II. A Bachelor's degree with a major in the field of environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.*

III. A Graduate degree with a major in environmental science, biology, chemistry, earth science, environmental health, meteorology, natural science, toxicology or public health may be substituted for the required experience.*

*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Knowledge of the principles and practices of environmental science and public health.
2. Knowledge of the types and uses of instruments and equipment, both portable and stationary used in measuring environmental conditions.
3. Knowledge of the chemical properties of water including pH, conductivity, presence of trace metals, volatile organic compounds, turbidity, nutrient levels and seasonal temperature characteristics.
4. Knowledge of mathematical computations used in solving environmental problems.
5. Knowledge of probability and statistics.
6. Knowledge of the methods of general and technical report writing.
7. Knowledge of the methods used in the preparation of charts, graphs and tables.
8. Ability to read and interpret documents such as risk assessment, chemical analysis, biological analysis and hydrogeology reports.
9. Ability to operate instruments and equipment used in measuring environmental conditions.
10. Ability to prepare technical and general reports
11. Ability to maintain accurate records.
12. Ability to write concisely, express thoughts clearly and to develop ideas in a logical sequence.
13. Ability to give oral and written instructions in a precise, understandable manner.
14. Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of environmental science data, to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
15. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.
16. Ability to establish rapport with others.
17. Ability to adapt to varying situations.
18. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of toxicology including risk analysis and regression analysis.
19. Knowledge of the types and uses of toxicological testing techniques and procedures.
20. Knowledge of the standard procedures for taking field notes in connection with environmental sampling and surveying to obtain legally defensible data.
21. Knowledge of the principles and practices of meteorology and dispersion of contaminants t through the air.
22. Skill in the use of computers in data base compilation and environmental modeling.
23. Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
24. Knowledge of the methods and techniques of solid waste disposal and hazardous waste treatment.
25. Ability to understand and apply laws, rules and regulations concerning the environment in connection with the alteration and protection of public health and the environment.
26. Ability to supervise, including planning and assigning work according to the nature of the job to be accomplished, the capabilities of subordinates and available resources; controlling work through periodic reviews and or/ evaluations; determining subordinates’ training needs and providing or arranging for such training; motivating subordinates to work effectively; determining the need for disciplinary action and either recommending or initiating disciplinary action.
Comments:
A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori and click on "Information for Job Applicants".

This is a Civil Service position. As applicable, preference for this position will be given to those candidates who are eligible for Civil Service/ConTest Reinstatement/Reemployment or to those candidates who have passed the civil service examination for this job title, and who respond to the job certification that was recently issued for this location, and/or to employees laid off or bumped from this title who are eligible for recall, and in accordance with Article 14 or applicable Collective bargaining requirements.
How To Apply:
Please Mail or fax cover letter and resume to:

Lauren Guziejka
Office of Health
Human Resources Department
600 Washington St., 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02111

Please include posting ID# when applying for this position. Resumes can be faxed to 617-348-5509. Questions concerning this posting can be directed to the Customer Service Unit at 800-850-6968.

Posted 1/13/10 to 2/28/10

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RESPONSIBILITIES:  Under supervision of the Public Health Director or Designee, perform inspections.  Serve notices of violations.  Investigate complaints, enforce State Sanitary Code.  Other inspectional duties as directed.

DUTIES:

•  Perform inspections of dwellings to determine fitness for human habitation and sanitation of premises.
•  Enforce provisions of the State Sanitary Code to prevent or remove nuisances, sources of filth and violations of code standards.
•  Investigate complaints from tenants and other parties and deliver notices of violations.
•  Perform inspections to eliminate vermin and rodents, and to determine lead paint levels.
•  Enforce regulations, prepare reports and perform related work.
• Testify in court and legal proceedings.
• When assigned, may perform other phases of sanitary inspections.
• All other duties as assigned.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Minimum of one year full-time (or part time equivalent) technical or professional experience working:  (1) involving the enforcement of sanitary, construction, or health codes pertaining to buildings, or (2) in a building construction trade, or (3) in the field of environmental sanitation, or (4) a combination of (1) through (3) amounting to at least one year.  OR:  A Bachelor’s degree in a related field.  OR:  Registration as a Sanitarian – MA Board of Registration under the National Environmental Health Association.
•  Computer literate.
• Possess a valid Massachusetts drivers license

INTERESTED CANDIDATES MAY FORWARD A RESUME TO:

FITCHBURG BOH, 718 MAIN STREET, FITCHBURG MA 01420