The Bureau of Environmental Health Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) is seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to fill the role of Code Enforcement Lead Inspector. CLPPP was established for the prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of lead poisoning, including the elimination of sources of poisoning through research and educational, epidemiologic, and clinical activities as may be necessary. CLPPP provides a range of both primary and secondary prevention services to the children of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, their families and others with an interest in the prevention of lead poisoning. In order to accomplish the fundamental goals of identifying lead poisoned children and ensuring that they receive medical and environmental services as well as preventing further cases of lead poisoning, CLPPP has developed linkages with a wide array of professionals and programs that provide services to children. CLPPP also provides coordinated and comprehensive clinical case management.

The Code Enforcement Lead Inspector inspects homes for lead hazards and enforces the Lead Law for lead poisoned children and other children under age six. The position also responds to complaints and conducts routine audits of private inspections across the state, including to complaints about illegal de-leading and fraudulent/faulty compliance documentation. Investigation includes field inspections to determine compliance with regulations and reviewing private inspection records/files. Investigations will require data analysis and input as well. The Code Enforcement Lead Inspector will determine the appropriate public health response needed to complaints as well as any disciplinary responses in accordance with protocols. This position will also coordinate and/or provide training and technical assistance to local health departments and code enforcement personnel in all aspects of enforcing Ch. 111, ss. 189A-199 and 105 CMR 460.000.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Conduct field inspections of dwellings, day care centers, and other settings for lead hazards as necessary. Investigations include standard inspection procedures as well as investigation for atypical exposure sources.
• Counsel parents and monitor the de-leading process; coordinate with owners and other agencies to provide safe alternative housing during de-leading, as needed.
• Conduct title searches and initiate court proceedings in cases of non-compliance.
• Prosecute cases of non-compliance in district and housing courts, both independently and cooperatively, with program supervisors and Special Assistant Attorneys General.
• Write clear comprehensive reports on all violations, complaints and inspections; maintain a filing system of active records and reports.
• Enter all required information into electronic database including uploading and maintenance of complete electronic file for all investigations in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Provide training and technical assistance to local boards of health, code enforcement departments, housing authorities, and other relevant stakeholders on environmental regulations including but not limited to lead inspection.

Required Qualifications:

• Skilled in operating the measuring and testing equipment used in environmental protection work.
• Able to analyze and determine the applicability of environmental data, to draw conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
• Capability to understand and apply the laws, rules, policies and procedures governing assigned unit activities.
• Capable to work independently and adapt to varying work situations.
• Capacity to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written expression.
• Talent for reading and interpreting documents such as plans, equipment operating manuals, specifications, layouts, blueprints, test results, technical manuals, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid MA Lead Inspector license.
• Extensive travel in Massachusetts is required; a valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle License and/or access to a motor vehicle is preferred.
• Experience enforcing Sanitary Code.
• Experience inspecting or visiting occupied housing.
• Dedicated to eradicating health disparities for children and all citizens of the Commonwealth.
• Able to work in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
• Skilled at conflict resolution.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position is done predominantly in the field in a variety of occupied housing stock.

About the Department of Public Health:

The mission of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) is to prevent illness, injury, and premature death, to assure access to high quality public health and health care services, and to promote wellness and health equity for all people in the Commonwealth.

We envision a Commonwealth in which all people enjoy optimal health. Massachusetts ranks among the healthiest of states according to comparative analyses, but we face numerous challenges, including chronic and infectious disease, substance abuse, violence, preventable hospitalizations, and health disparities.

DPH coordinates programs and policies to address specific diseases and conditions and offer services to address the needs of vulnerable populations. We also develop, implement, promote, and enforce regulations and policies to assure that the conditions under which people live are most conducive to health and enable people to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. We license health professionals, healthcare facilities and a variety of businesses that impact public health. We operate the state laboratory and four public health hospitals. We monitor health status and manage vital records including births, marriages and deaths. We educate people about public health issues and work closely with local boards of health and community partners to identify and solve public health problems.

More information can be found at: MA Department of Public Health

Pre-Hire Process:

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

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form

For questions regarding this requisition, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Human Resources at 1-800- 510-4122 Ext. #2

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

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