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TITLE: Interim Health Agent
DEPARTMENT: Board of Health, City of Salem
POSITION STATUS: Interim, non-union, management position not to exceed one year
REPORTS TO: Board of Health Chairperson and Members
SALARY: $42,643.58 - $65,000.00
DUTIES:
Works under the supervision of the Board of Health (BOH) and in cooperation and conjunction with the Mayor.
Exercises administrative and technical supervision over all BOH employees, directing all activities of the department in accordance with the policy of the BOH, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and Public Health law and codes.
Carries out the policies established by the BOH, having full authority to issue orders on its’ behalf.
Willing and able to explore regionalization/collaborative options with neighboring communities, identifying positive and negative implications of this plan and strategizes for implementation as needed.
Plans, directs, and administers a variety of health and health-related programs. Evaluates program effectiveness and the changing needs of the community, developing new programs as indicated.
Develops an Annual Planning Document for review and approval by the BOH, which includes a Mission Statement, Goals and Objectives.
Provides administrative and technical assistance to the Sanitarians, Public Health Nurse, Clerks, and other employees of the BOH. Responsible for enforcement of the State Sanitary and Environmental Codes; provision of appropriate contagious disease prevention and follow-up and chronic disease prevention/wellness education; and compliance with required record-keeping procedures. Responsible for assisting in evaluating job candidates; providing necessary employee education and training; evaluating employee performance; determining appropriate course of action in disciplinary matters; approving leave requests; and providing general guidance to the BOH, staff, other city departments and city officials.
Prepares for public health emergencies, including potential infectious disease outbreaks due to natural or man-made causes, by participating in a regional preparedness coalition in accordance with requirements of the United States Center for Disease Control (CDC) and of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH).
Develops BOH budget for review and approval by the Board, the Mayor, and the City Council, providing necessary justifications for expenditures. Responsible for following procedures set by the City for expending and collecting funds.
Serves as the legal representative for the BOH, having legal authority to carry out the directives of the BOH in all phases of the BOH’s operations. Oversees preparation of cases to be presented to court, or designates such preparation to a qualified BOH employee.
Drafts regulations, for review by the BOH, based upon health and environmental needs.
Reviews Subdivision Plans and Special Permits presented to the BOH by the Planning Board, and ensures applicant complies with conditions set on the project by the BOH.
General consultation to the BOH.
Attendance at regular and special BOH meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A Master of Public Health degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
Extensive experience as Health Agent or Director of Public Health.
A valid Massachusetts driver’s license
Strong skills in organization, communication, and writing
Three (3) professional references.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required top stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee must regularly walk and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions. The noise level at work is usually moderate. Depending upon the duty being performed by the employee at any given time, the work environment may change from an indoor environment to an outdoor environment, exposing the employee to the following which includes but is not limited to: inclement weather, ocean water and inhabitable dwellings.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to Human Resources, 120 Washington Street, 4th floor, Salem, MA 01970. Applications will be accepted until a qualified candidate is selected.
DATED: NOVEMBER 2, 2009
The City of Salem is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEOE/AA
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