Environmental Health Specialist 1, 2 or 3

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA); Hartwell (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee retirement plan

13 paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Health District 2 in Hartwell, GA is seeking Environmental Health Specialists (EHS 1–3). You will perform inspections, interviews, and technical reviews, investigate health-related complaints, and enforce state regulations to protect public health across 13 northeast Georgia counties.

Bachelor’s degree in environmental health or lab sciences is required; on-the-job training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental health or lab sciences as required.
• Experience with data entry systems is preferred.
• Ability to interpret regulations and enforce state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, interviews, and technical reviews.
• Investigate health-related complaints and recommend actions.
• Enforce state environmental health regulations across programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental health or related field

Tools

Data entry systems

Job description

Location: 64 Reynolds Street, Hartwell, GA, 30643

Travel is also required of this position.

Pay Grade: I, J, K

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
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility - Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• 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

As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

As an PH Environmental Health Specialist 1, 2, or 3 within the District Two PH Environmental Health Services. At District Two, Georgia Department of Public Health you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways. District 2 Public Health serves 13 counties in northeast Georgia, including Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, and White counties. One of the fastest growing regions in the state, District 2 includes rural and urban communities with diverse public health challenges.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

EH Specialist 1:

Under supervision, assists in performing inspections, interviews, and technical reviews for an environmental health program in a public health department. Assists in investigating complaints and recommending enforcement action as necessary. This is the entry level position for the Environmental Health Specialist job series. Incumbents in the job may require additional training or experience to attain full proficiency in some or all of the job responsibilities.

This is the entry level position for the Environmental Compliance/ Environmental Health Specialist job series. Incumbents in the job may require additional training or experience to attain full proficiency in some or all of the job responsibilities. Under supervision of the EH Manager:

• Lears to interpret regulatory issues, technical issues, and analytical data to properly enforce regulations and document compliance.
• Lears to evaluate programs for compliance with environmental laws/rules, and recommend monitoring and corrective/enforcement actions.
• Lears to conduct environmental evaluations, technical reviews, and inspections.
• Upon completion of adequate training under supervision of EH Manager as assigned will:
• Provide inspection/permitting/consultation for compliance of state regulations in the Food Service, Body Art, and Swimming Pool Programs.
• Provide inspection/permitting/consultation for compliance of state regulations for new or repaired on-site sewage management systems.
• Investigate health-related complaints

EH Specialist 2:

Under general to limited supervision, performs inspections, conducts interviews and technical reviews and recommends enforcement actions as needed. Investigates complaints and provides environmental health education and technical assistance to the general public, regulated community and officials. Interprets regulatory and technical issues and analytical data to document compliance with State, Federal, and local environmental health laws and regulations.

Implements countywide programs for compliance, monitoring, enforcement and corrective action in conjunction with environmental health laws, rules and regulations. Serves as a compliance officer and primary liaison between public health agencies and facilities, municipalities, institutions, organizations and county and state agencies.

EH Specialist 3:

Under limited supervision, functions as a technical specialist for Environmental Health. Performs inspections, interviews, and technical reviews. Investigates complaints and recommends enforcement action as necessary. Provides Environmental Health education and technical assistance to the general public and regulated community.

Implements local and district wide programs for compliance, monitoring, evaluation, enforcement, and corrective action in conjunction with Environmental Health laws, rules and regulations. Serves as the compliance officer and primary liaison between Public Health Agency, regulated facilities and other county and state agencies. Interprets regulatory issues, technical issues, and analytical data to document compliance with State, Federal, and Local Environmental Health laws and regulations. May serve as a technical specialist in a specific program area. May be a sole worker in a county or may work in a multi-county area. May be a lead worker for a large program within the county. May supervise professional and/or paraprofessional environmental health staff.

EHS I Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, which includes the completion of 27 semester or 40 quarter hours in laboratory sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology, geology, physics, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health
• Experience with data entry systems
• Experience with field electronic applications/software
• Experience with public relations

EHS II Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university which included the completion of forty (40) quarter hours (or 27 semester hours) in laboratory sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology, geology, physics, etc.) AND One year of experience at the lower level (RCP120) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Attendance and completion of the GA EH training program
• Completion of Standardization on the Georgia Food Code
• Completion of level I and II Certification in the On-site Sewage Management System Program if assigned duties include Onsite Sewage
• Experience with data entry systems and/or DHD

EHS III Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university which included the completion of forty (40) quarter hours (or 27 semester hours) of laboratory sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology, geology, physics, etc.) AND One year of experience at the lower level PH Envir Compl Specialist 2 (RCP121) or position equivalent AND attendance and completion of the GA EH training program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years experience in Environmental Health
• Completion of all On-site Sewage Management System Certifications
• Completion of NIMS courses 100, 200, 700, & 800
• Completion of Standardization on the GA Food Code
• ServSafe certified
• Experience with data entry (i.e. Digital Health Department system)

District 2 Public Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal records check (fingerprinting). In accordance with Georgia's Drug Free Workplace Act, it has been determined that certain positions warrant pre-employment drug testing.

As an employee of D2PH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted 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.