Employment Opportunity 

Inspector/Health Agent  

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. 

Please visit the employment page of our website for a full position description and  additional details: Employment Opportunities at BRPC