Health Inspector

Salary: $76,720.88 - $91,024.45 Annually
Location : Town of Andover, Andover, MA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: T26093
Department: Community Development and Planning
Division: CD&P - Health
Opening Date: 06/10/2026
Closing Date: 7/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Minimum Hours per Week: 36.25

Description

Under the general direction of theDirector of Public Health, perform field inspections and plan reviews to ensure compliance with and enforcement of the State Sanitary and Environmental Codes, and all other related federal, state, and town laws, bylaws, and regulations; investigate complaints and administer and enforce all of the above regulations relating to environmental protection and public health promotion.
Responsibilities

• Conduct plan reviews and Environmental and Sanitary Code compliance reviews and inspections, including but not limited to housing, food establishments, public and semi-public swimming pools, tanning establishments, summer camps, Title 5 Septic Systems, and hotels/motels.
• Witness percolation and deep hole testing for septic systems, drainage systems, and other utilities.
• Participate in emergency preparedness operations as needed.
• Investigate complaints of nuisance or unsanitary conditions affecting the publichealth, andtakeappropriate actionsto ensure their abatement. Take enforcement action and orparticipatelegal actions asrequired.
• Use computers, tablets, and other technology to complete day-to-day operations and inspections.
• Support andassistassociated Health Division staff as well as other Municipal staff with field inspections and educational training programs as assigned.
• Represent the Health Division on internal and external work groups as needed.
• Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to recognize and understand Town-wide priorities and work cooperatively to support their accomplishment.
• Ability to analyze complex technical and legal issues, and to know when to seek guidance on interpretation and action.
• Thorough knowledge of statutes, by-laws, regulations, codes,policiesand procedures relevant to the division.
• Ability to understand and interpret regulations and to enforce them firmly,tactfullyand impartially.
• Ability to work with a citizen board in the context of a Town Manager form of government.
• Must be computer literate with applications tailored to meet the specific needs of the department.
• Must be a Licensed Soil Evaluator within six months of start date.
• Must be trained to ICS 100 (Incident Command Systems 100) and NIMS 700 (National Incident Management System 700) prior to or within30 daysof start date.

Education and Experience
Duties require a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental science, public health, sanitary engineering or other related field and a minimum of twoyearswork experience. Working knowledge of public health law and regulations, and Certification as a Food Safety Managerrequired. Mustpossessa valid motor vehicle driver's license.
Supplemental Information

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
None.

PHYSICAL ELEMENTS

Some work occurs in normal office setting, much work is conducted in the field.

Field work is performed under varying and sometimes disagreeable weather conditions such as snow, sleet, rain, and extremes in temperatures

Duties require moderate physical exercise such as continuous walking and walking on rough terrain such as found around construction sites and in the woods.

FLSA Status: Non Exempt
Grade: IE-20
Standard Work Week: 36.25 hours

Job Code: 6463
Risk Code: 9410