Job Description
Join Boston's frontline public health team immediately! The Boston Public Health Commission seeks a dedicated Public Health Inspector to safeguard community wellness through rigorous inspections and education. This urgent opening requires immediate deployment to address critical public health priorities across diverse neighborhoods. Benefit from competitive government benefits, career stability, and the opportunity to make direct impact in one of America's most dynamic cities.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive food safety inspections in restaurants and food establishments
- Investigate environmental health complaints (pests, waste, sanitation)
- Enforce public health codes and regulations with diplomatic authority
- Educate business owners and community members on compliance standards
- Document findings using digital reporting systems and maintain accurate records
- Collaborate with epidemiologists during disease outbreak investigations
- Participate in emergency response preparedness drills and real incidents
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, or related field
- Valid Massachusetts Sanitarian License (or ability to obtain within 90 days)
- Minimum 2 years environmental inspection experience
- Proficiency with digital inspection reporting platforms
- Exceptional communication skills for diverse community interactions
- Ability to work independently in field environments
- Certified Food Protection Manager credential preferred
- Valid Massachusetts driver's license