Cannabis jobs at Town of Brookline
We know of 6 jobs at Town of Brookline as of April 2024, including roles such as Epidemiologist, Cannabis Licensing and Mitigation Coordinator, Public Health Policy Analyst, and Community Health Education Specialist.
More than 30+ days
The Town of Brookline, a culturally diverse community of 60,000 surrounded on three sides by Boston, is accepting applications for a full-time Public Health Policy Analyst to assist the Health Commissioner in ensuring that the Town is meeting its public health goals and benchmarks by providing data analysis for the purposes of developing, researching and making recommendations for policy, operational and service improvements in the areas of environmental health, public health programs, cannabis policy impacts, and communicable and infectious diseases.
Starting salary is $70,607.92 annually, plus generous leave time, health and dental insurance benefits, and excellent working conditions. Please apply with Resume and Cover Letter. Applications accepted until June 1, 2021.
Public Health Policy Analyst Job Description
Primary Purpose
The purpose of this position is to assist the Health Director in developing, researching, and making recommendations regarding improving the operations and services of the public health department, specifically but not limited to environmental health, public health programs, and communicable and infectious diseases.
Supervision
Supervision Scope: Performs varied and responsible duties requiring the exercise of judgment and a thorough working knowledge of established departmental methods and policies to carry out assignments independently, analyze situations and conditions and plan and prioritize own activities.
Supervision Received: Works under the administrative direction of the Director of Health and Human Services, the policy direction of the Board of Health, and in accordance with applicable provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws, Board of Health regulations, federal, state, and town laws. Resolves procedural and administrative problems independently, requesting assistance with situations which do not have clear precedents.
Job Environment
Administrative work is performed under typical office conditions. Makes frequent contact with other town departments/boards/committees, health care professionals and organizations, contractors, local/state/federal agencies, and the general public; contact is by telephone, in writing, through personal meetings, and meetings with groups that require persuasiveness and resourcefulness to influence the behavior of others. Has access to limited confidential information about citizens. Errors in judgment or omissions could result in loss of department services, and have serious financial and legal ramifications, resulting in considerable costs to the Town.
Essential Functions
(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.)
Conducts specific, timely and data driven analyses for the Brookline Department of Health. Works with the Director of Public Health to develop and implement policy initiatives, strategy, legislative affairs, and program development.
Consults with and advises the Director of Public Health on the development and implementation of policies, initiatives and practices affecting the Town of Brookline. Drafts, edits and reviews policy documents.
Prepares written summaries and reports of policy and data analyses and drafts written reports and other materials in easily understood formats for both internal and external distribution. Prepare charts, graphs, tables, and presentations.
Assists in working directly with neighboring communities to develop mechanisms to improve systems and operations related to public health.
Collaborates with other departments, including the Department of Public Works, Fire, Police, and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to develop policies and procedures relevant to public health.
Compiles statistical information related to state, federal and local Regulation proposals, Policy Development and Regulatory Programs and organizes data by constructing databases and spreadsheets in a manner that facilitates its use for policy analysis.
Assess the quality of the data obtained by analyzing the data for missing data and/or inconsistencies and, as needed, assist with the development and implementation of methods to improve the quality of the data by obtaining missing values, resolving inconsistencies, or excluding selected data from analyses.
Ensure adherence to all relevant standards for secure use of data including documentation and storage.
Researches and develops policies related to recreational Marijuana.
Conducts financial impact of policies on the department, community, and the town.
Counsels and assists population in obtaining necessary treatment (mental health, substance abuse) and other services, including training, education, housing, etc.
Assists the Director in developing funding proposals and monitoring grants to support policy initiatives.
Reviews existing operations and programs to ensure compliance with best practices to assist community population.
Conducts evaluations of the Health Department programs, including grant-funded programs to improve or expand programs over time.
Perform similar or related work as required, or as situation dictates.
Recommended Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Graduated from an accredited university with a Master’s degree in Public Health (MPH), or related field of study; five years of researching and developing public policy experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge, Ability and Skill
Knowledge: Knowledge and experience in the field of public health policy. Knowledge and experience in managing and adhering to strict deadlines, with regards to researching and developing policy.
Ability: Ability to make sound judgment and decisions, reorganizing established precedents and in meeting new problems. Ability to work with community population and other stakeholders in a professional and effective manner. Ability to develop a working knowledge of the operations of the Health Department as well as other public safety stakeholder operations. Ability to develop policy, legislation, government affairs and assist in fundraising. Ability to communicate effectively with staff and external stakeholders. Ability to work with diverse groups to achieve consensus. Ability to create and write reports.
Skill: Skilled in performing and overseeing legal and policy-related research. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Effective oral and written communication skills. Skilled in Microsoft Office and other related software, and hardware.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 25 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Vision and hearing at, or correctable to, normal ranges is necessary. Must be able to communicate verbally. Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
(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.)
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Salary
$65,378 a year
Full Job Description
The Town of Brookline Public Health Department is accepting applications for an Epidemiologist to conduct epidemiology investigations, evaluations, and analysis of programs, disease, and behaviors. This role will design surveys and questionnaires to collect and assess information on diseases and health indicators.
Responsibilities will include conducting statistical analysis pertaining to the Town’s marijuana policy, COVID-19 pandemic response, and other environmental and community health programs to ensure the Town is meeting policy goals and benchmarks. Consult, monitor, and measure the outcome of the Town’s policies and educational programs on cannabis and medical marijuana use as well as programs and policies concerning COVID-19, substance abuse, violence prevention, tobacco cessation, flu prevention, and any other community health initiatives or programs through epidemiological studies that evaluate the effectiveness of these activities in meeting the needs of program participants.
Requirements:
Master’s degree in public health or related field; three to five years of progressive experience in epidemiology; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Considerable working knowledge of epidemiologic surveillance data collection, analysis, and interpretation methods. Considerable working knowledge of various types of surveillance systems and their applications. Working knowledge of biostatistics including the use of statistical software and statistical programming language knowledge of/experience. Excellent technical, analytical, computer, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent computer skills covering a range of application software, including Microsoft Office including PowerPoint and Excel required. Strong written and verbal communication skills (medical writing experience a plus).
Salary: $65,378.05 annually, plus generous benefits. Please apply with resume and cover letter. Open until filled.
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The Town of Brookline Public Health Department is accepting applications for an Epidemiologist to conduct epidemiology investigations, evaluations, and analysis of programs, disease, and behaviors. This role will design surveys and questionnaires to collect and assess information on diseases and health indicators.
Responsibilities will include conducting statistical analysis pertaining to the Town’s marijuana policy, COVID-19 pandemic response, and other environmental and community health programs to ensure the Town is meeting policy goals and benchmarks. Consult, monitor, and measure the outcome of the Town’s policies and educational programs on cannabis and medical marijuana use as well as programs and policies concerning COVID-19, substance abuse, violence prevention, tobacco cessation, flu prevention, and any other community health initiatives or programs through epidemiological studies that evaluate the effectiveness of these activities in meeting the needs of program participants.
Requirements:
Master’s degree in public health or related field; three to five years of progressive experience in epidemiology; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Considerable working knowledge of epidemiologic surveillance data collection, analysis, and interpretation methods. Considerable working knowledge of various types of surveillance systems and their applications. Working knowledge of biostatistics including the use of statistical software and statistical programming language knowledge of/experience. Excellent technical, analytical, computer, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Excellent computer skills covering a range of application software, including Microsoft Office including PowerPoint and Excel required. Strong written and verbal communication skills (medical writing experience a plus).
Salary: $65K annually, plus generous benefits. Please apply with resume and cover letter. Open until filled.
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The Town of Brookline, a culturally diverse community of 60,000 surrounded on three sides by Boston, is accepting applications for a Cannabis Licensing and Mitigation Coordinator. This position performs complex professional and administrative work in managing the municipal cannabis licensing process including coordinating departmental enforcement, community outreach, data analytics, budget development and oversight. Establishes and maintains relationships and serves as a liaison to all public and private stakeholders. Acts as the Town’s principal point of contact for cannabis policy, education and enforcement. Attends Committee night meetings as needed. Supports Cannabis Mitigation Advisory Committee and the Select Board’s Licensing Review Committee, and all other work as required.
Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, finance or related field and two years of experience in program administration, community outreach, licensing, data analytics and/or management; Master’s degree desirable; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid motor vehicle operator’s license. Thorough working knowledge of local, state and federal laws regulating cannabis policy and enforcement. Knowledge of legislative and regulatory process at all levels of government. Starting annualized salary of $68k plus a comprehensive benefits package. Resume and cover letter by August 21, 2020.
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The successful candidate will have an MPH, MEd, or equivalent, 4-5 years’ experience in health education, including organizing meetings, producing educational materials; and speaking experience. Computer skills, including CANVA, Excel. This is a full time position (37.5 hrs./week). Starting salary $28.50/hr plus generous benefits. Resume and cover letter and or application by April 20,2020.
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The Town of Brookline, a culturally diverse community of 60,000 surrounded on three sides by Boston, is accepting applications for a Cannabis Licensing and Mitigation Coordinator. This position performs complex professional and administrative work in managing the municipal cannabis licensing process including coordinating departmental enforcement, community outreach, data analytics, budget development and oversight. Establishes and maintains relationships and serves as a liaison to all public and private stakeholders. Acts as the Town’s principal point of contact for cannabis policy, education and enforcement. Attends Committee night meetings as needed. Supports Cannabis Mitigation Advisory Committee and the Select Board’s Licensing Review Committee, and all other work as required.
Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business, finance or related field and two years of experience in program administration, community outreach, licensing, data analytics and/or management; Master’s degree desirable; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid motor vehicle operator’s license. Thorough working knowledge of local, state and federal laws regulating cannabis policy and enforcement. Knowledge of legislative and regulatory process at all levels of government. Starting annualized salary of $68k plus a comprehensive benefits package. Resume and cover letter by February 17, 2020.
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