Environmental Health Inspector I–III – Field & Enforcement

Georgia Department of Public Health; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

14 paid holidays

Retirement plan (pension)

Group Health insurance

Well‑being incentive health credit

Flexible spending account

401K match – 5%

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Health seeks an Environmental Health Specialist in the East Central Public Health District, based in Augusta, GA. The role focuses on inspecting food service establishments, pools, tourism facilities, and on-site wastewater systems, and enforcing environmental health laws with community partners.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and related lab science hours; EHS II/III require 1 year of professional experience. NEHA REHS/RS or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to environmental health or science.
• One year of full-time professional environmental health experience for EHS II and III (plus required experience for higher levels).
• Preferred: NEHA REHS/RS or equivalent credential.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental health inspections for county areas (food service, tourist accommodations, public pools, on-site wastewater, rabies control).
• Investigate complaints and provide environmental health education and technical assistance.

Job description

Georgia Department of Public Health seeks an Environmental Health Specialist in the East Central Public Health District, based in Augusta, GA. The role focuses on inspecting food service establishments, pools, tourism facilities, and on-site wastewater systems, and enforcing environmental health laws with community partners.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree and related lab science hours; EHS II/III require 1 year of professional experience. NEHA REHS/RS or equivalent is preferred.