What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inspector/Health Agenct position at Berkshire Regional Planning Commission?
Are you an experienced inspector looking for a role change? Berkshire Regional Planning Commission is seeking an Inspector/Health Agent to support local Boards of Health through guidance, enforcement, and training in public and environmental health. Join us in maintaining the safety and health of the Berkshires!
To Apply: After carefully reviewing the Job Ad and supplemental materials, submit an online application via our website. General questions and accommodation requests can be directed to work@berkshireplanning.org.
General Description
The Public Health Inspector/Agent conducts health and environmental inspections for Berkshire County municipalities and enforces state and local regulations. This position supports local Boards of Health by maintaining inspectional standards, providing regulatory guidance, monthly reports at BOH meetings, and delivering training and education to municipal staff. This is a full-time, off-site, flexible schedule position. Core work hours (10 am to 4 pm) must be covered every workday unless otherwise agreed. Full-time staff must work a minimum of 35 hours per week, with occasional weekends and night meetings as required. This position reports to the Public Health Services Program Manager.
Primary Responsibilities
- Conduct public health and environmental inspections (food establishments, temporary food operations, septic/Title 5, housing, pools, recreational camps, campgrounds, etc.) and follow-up as needed.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, policies, model regulations, and inspectional protocols.
- Support municipal use of the online permitting system.
- Review and approve plans or applications related to inspectional services.
- Maintain accurate and complete records in electronic and hard copy formats.
- Attend Board of Health meetings to report on monthly inspectional activities and support BOH staff
Additional Responsibilities
- Provide assistance and support to other BRPC staff, projects and initiatives, as requested, including but not limited to Emergency Preparedness, Training Hub, and Berkshire County Boards of Health Association.
- Provide general municipal and public support including participation in outreach and education efforts as requested.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Environmental Health or a closely related field.
- One (1) year of relevant experience.
- Additional experience in a relevant industry such as food service, construction, on-site septic systems or inspectional services or the equivalent combination of education and training may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
- Ability to work independently, set priorities, and manage workflows.
- Ability to travel throughout Berkshire County, MA all times of the year for fieldwork, meetings, events, and training.
Preferred Qualifications
- Food safety education and training at the management level preferred.
- Planning, project management, and training experience are a plus.
- Registered Sanitarian (RS) certification preferred.
Pay Range
As of July 01, 2026, the pay range is $35.06 – $48.83 per hour/year, depending on education and experience. Market adjustments and merit raises are generally available in July each year. BRPC may not alter the pay range unless the position is re-posted.
Benefits
- MA State Retirement System
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance
- Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Floating Holiday)
- Professional Development Funds
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
EEO/Smoke- And Drug-Free Workplace
BRPC is a smoke- and drug-free workplace that does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, or gender and actively seeks diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its hiring.
No telephone calls. Application review begins 04/01/2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Pay: $35.06 - $48.83 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pittsfield, MA 01201
Salary : $35 - $49