EHS 1 or 2-Glynn

Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH); Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-Term Care Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

The Coastal Health District of the Georgia Department of Public Health is hiring an Environmental Health Specialist I to join Glynn County's Public Health team. You will evaluate facilities for compliance with environmental laws and recommend corrective actions to protect public health.

Responsibilities include inspections, investigations of complaints, permit reviews, and collaboration with facilities, municipalities, and state agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 27 semester hours in laboratory sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology, geology, physics).
• Bachelor's degree with 27 semester hours in laboratory sciences and one year of experience at EHS 1 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections and recommends enforcement actions as needed.
• Investigates complaints and provides environmental health education and technical assistance to the public, regulated community and officials.
• Interprets regulatory issues, technical issues and data to document compliance with state, federal and local environmental laws and regulations.
• Implements county-wide programs for compliance, monitoring, enforcement and corrective action in conjunction with environmental health laws, rules and regulations.
• Serves as compliance officer and primary liaison between Public Health and facilities, municipalities, institutions, organizations, and county and state agencies.
• Plans and conducts audits and inspections of business facilities and personal residences.
• Reviews permit applications; drafts, modifies and issues permits in accordance with the rules, regulations and established procedures.
• Reviews permit requirements and regulations to ensure compliance with state and federal environmental laws.
• Assists with Emergency Preparedness and response.
• Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Education

Bachelor's degree + 27 semester hours in lab sciences

Bachelor's degree + 27 semester hours in lab sciences + 1 year experience at EHS 1 or equivalent

Job description

Posting number: 2026-00708

Department: District 9-1 County Position

Job classification: PH Envir Compl Specialist 1

Posting type: Open

Categories: Environmental Services

Summary

Pay Grade: I

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Who we are.

We protect lives.
The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

What we offer.

• Make a Professional Impact - Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team- Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity - Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture - Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work - Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

Work as a member of an Environmental Health team to provide Environmental Health assessment and evaluation in Glynn County as a part of the Glynn County Public Health Department. Evaluate programs and facilities for compliance with environmental laws, rules, and regulations. Recommends monitoring and enforcement/corrective actions.

What you gain by working at the Coastal Health District. Benefits for full-time employees-

• Make a Professional Impact - Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team- Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity - Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture - Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work - Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

All Coastal Health District County Health Department employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

Examples of duties

• 1. Performs inspections, interviews and technical reviews and recommends enforcement actions as needed.
• 2. Investigates complaints and provides environmental health education and technical assistance to the general public, regulated community and officials.
• 3. Interprets regulatory issues, technical issues and analytical data to document compliance with State, Federal and Local environmental health laws and regulations.
• 4. Implements county wide programs for compliance, monitoring, enforcement and corrective action in conjunction with environmental health laws, rules and regulations.
• 5. Serves as compliance officer and primary liaison between Public Health and facilities, municipalities, institutions, organizations, and county and state agencies.
• 6. Prepares sampling plan and collects samples in accordance with established procedures
• 7. Plans and conducts audits and inspections of business facilities and personal residences
• 8. Reviews permit applications; drafts, modifies and issues permits in accordance with the rules, regulations and established procedures
• 9. Reviews permit requirements and regulations in order to ensure compliance with state and federal environmental laws.
• 10. Assists with Emergency Preparedness and response
• 11. Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision

Qualifications

• EHS 1-Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university which included the completion of 27 semester hours (or 40 quarter hours) in laboratory sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology, geology, physics, etc.)- $42,819
• EHS 2-Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university which included the completion 27 semester hours (40 quarter hours) in laboratory sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology, geology, physics, etc.) AND one year of experience at the lower level EHS 1 or position equivalent. $47,101

Supplemental information

For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit http://team.georgia.gov/

Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Package-Educational Support Leave and 3 weeks each accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Defined Benefit retirement plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Specified Illness
• Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)

Additional Perks

• A supportive and rewarding work environment
• Physical Activity Breaks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Tuition Assistance

To learn more about the Coastal Health District visit https://coastalhealthdistrict.org

Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following

Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting

Reference Checks & Immunizations Required

* May be subject to pre-employment drug screen

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted via email by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

*Coastal Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement.