Sanitarian I

City of Holyoke 

Human Resources Department

JOB POSTING – July 8, 2026

DEADLINE- July 29, 2026 

INTERNAL FOR 7 WORKING DAYS 

Job Title: Sanitarian I                                                          

Department: Board of Health

Reports to: Board of Health Director                                                     

Job Summary:

Performs inspections and enforces the Massachusetts Sanitary Code, the Massachusetts Environmental Code, City ordinances, Board of Health regulations, and other state and local regulations and statutes.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Supervision: Supervised by the Assistant Director of Public Health, and under the general direction and oversight of the Director of Public Health and of the Board of Health. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Enforces Massachusetts Department of Public Health State Sanitary Codes, Massachusetts Environmental Code, State Statutes and City Ordinances pertaining to Public Health, and Environmental Health. 
• Performs inspections of residential and commercial properties and businesses, interprets codes, laws, regulations, and ordinances, and determines compliance and/or violations. 
• Generates written reports, letters, tickets and notices indicating inspections made, conditions found, action taken, recommended, or required, and/or penalty or fine issued; takes photographs and/or provides other documentable evidence to accompany reports. 
• Identifies, and determines the condition of vacant or condemned properties; Enforces vacant building registration. 
• Investigate complaints when assigned by Assistant Director of Health or Director of Health, in a timely manner until they are completely resolved in accordance with all applicable laws. 
• Responds to inquiries, concerns, or complaints from parties affected by enforcement activities, including landlords, facility operators, owner, attorneys, tenants, etc.; assists in and advises with negotiation of compliance actions, extension of deadlines, judicial processes, and other enforcement activities with affected parties as well as appropriate local, state, or federal authorities; works in cooperation to professionally resolve all issues. 
• Maintains detailed records of inspectional activities and conditions/findings of properties or businesses; Responsible for ensuring that inspections and re-inspections are performed as scheduled, and that routine notifications are distributed as scheduled. 
• Collaborate with the Board of Health and other City departments and state agencies to coordinate and achieve goals and objectives. 
• Promptly makes referrals to other City Departments and agencies when necessary, and provides documentation as required. 
• Performs other related administrative and public health duties as required or as the situation dictates. 

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. 

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to organize time, work independently, and accomplish tasks despite frequent interruptions.
• Ability to interact effectively and tactfully with the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public, other employees, officials, and outside agencies.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and deadlines.
• Position requires frequent use of a computer, camera, phone, and other electronic devices.
• Knowledge of common office software including Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Bilingual (Spanish) proficiency preferred.

Education, certification, licensure, or other similar requirements: High School Diploma or certification required; Associate degree in science, public health, environmental health or related field preferred.  Must obtain Certified Pool Operator Certificate and ServSafe Certificate within six months of employment. Driver’s License Required.

Job Environment:

• Work is performed in both an office environment and in the field. 
• Office work is performed indoors with low to moderate noise levels, frequently using a computer. 
• Field work is both outdoors and indoors when on assignment performing inspections of both exteriors and interiors of structures in low to moderate income areas. 
• Field work may involve exposure to raw sewage, rodents, cockroaches, unsafe structural elements, among other health and safety hazards. 

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. 

Physical Requirements:

Regularly required to walk, stand, climb stairs, crouch, bend, sit, talk, and hear; operate inspectional tools, or controls; pick up paper, files, and other common office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Ability to view computer screens and work with details for extended periods of time. Ability to operate a keyboard and calculator at an efficient speed. (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) 

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) status: Non-Exempt (hourly)

Employment status & Hours: Regular Full-time employment, 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Salary/Pay rate: $ 29.76 (minimum) up to $31.62 (maximum) per hour (Grade 540, NAGE)

Employee Benefits: Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Optional Vision and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 

How to Apply: Please send resume and cover letter to Personnel@holyoke.org