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Overview
The Town of Montague (pop 8,500) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Director of Public Health. Position requires the ability to manage and provide essential public health services to the community under the policy direction of the Board of Health. The position requires the ability to read, interpret, and enforce the MA Code of Regulations as well as MA General Laws as they pertain to public health. A familiarity with local public health and foundational public health services is highly advantageous. Director supervises one full-time administrative assistant, a part-time animal/barn inspector, and contracted public health nurse.
Qualifications
The candidate for this position should have a bachelor’s degree in public health or a related field and 2-3 years of relevant experience. The candidate should possess or be capable of acquiring a MA Registered Sanitarian license or become a Certified Health Officer within one year of date of hire. Within two years of the date of hire, Director must obtain the following certifications/licenses: MA Soil Evaluator, MA Title 5 System Inspector, Certified Pool Operator, Certified Food Protection Manager, and Certified MA Lead Determinator. The position also requires a valid driver’s license. For a full description of the position, job description is available at montague-ma.gov
Schedule and Salary
This position is full-time, with a 35 hour per week schedule Monday through Thursday. The position is exempt from collective bargaining and has a range of starting annual salary from $71,507 to $93,275.
To Apply
Applications received by November 25, 2025, will be given first consideration, however, the position will remain open until a qualified candidate is hired. The Town of Montague is an equal opportunity employer.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and letter of interest via email to healthclerk@montague-ma.gov or in person or by mail at:
Montague Board of Health
C/O Geneva Bickford
1 Avenue A
Turners Falls, Ma 01376