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Health Inspector
Town of BurlingtonBurlington, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 4 Aug 2026
💰 $80,000/yr
About the role
Reporting to the Director of Public of Health for the Town of Burlington, the Health Inspector is responsible for enforcing the provisions of various federal, state, and local public health laws and regulations for the Tri-Ton Coalition, an inter-municipal shared services program serving the Towns of Burlington, Lexington and Wilmington.
Essential functions include, but are not limited to:
Starting salary is $40.00 per hour with a maximum 19 hours per week.
Please Note: MA General Laws mandate that any individual having direct contact at any time with either children or senior citizens be subject to CORI screening by the Criminal History Systems Board. Any conditional offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable CORI results.
Position will remain open until filled.
Essential functions include, but are not limited to:
- Administers and enforces the provisions of federal, state and local public health laws and rules, regulations and programs. Works with permit holders and the public to achieve compliance; reports to the Director of Public Health concerning compliance. Includes the inspection of food service establishments, housing, nuisance and other complaints, and other areas required by law.
- Maintains data/records using departmental records management software. Supplies and generates inspection reports.
- Attends classes and other Town offered trainings to maintain current knowledge of required equipment and procedures.
- Perform other duties related to the primary scope of the position as required.
- Associate’s degree in Science or Public Health, or a related field.
- Must obtain certification as a Registered Sanitarian within two (2) years of hire
- Ability to enforce and interpret regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially
- Ability to perform light physical tasks, including occasional lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling of objects and materials weighing up to 25-50 pounds
- Duties frequently require climbing, reaching, bending, and kneeling to perform essential tasks
Starting salary is $40.00 per hour with a maximum 19 hours per week.
Please Note: MA General Laws mandate that any individual having direct contact at any time with either children or senior citizens be subject to CORI screening by the Criminal History Systems Board. Any conditional offer of employment is contingent upon acceptable CORI results.
Position will remain open until filled.
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