Environmental Health Specialist I, II, or III,

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA); Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Employee retirement plan (pension)

401K match – 5% to start

14 paid holidays

3 weeks of vacation hours per year

3 weeks of sick hours per year

Group Health insurance

Well-being incentive health credit

Flexible spending account

Dental

Vision

STD / LTD

Long term care

Legal insurance

Life insurance

Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital 


Cancer insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Health in Augusta, GA seeks an Environmental Health Specialist to perform inspections and enforce environmental health regulations across East Central Public Health District. The role involves investigation of complaints, education of the public, and supporting countywide programs for compliance and corrective action.

Positions include potential progression from EHS I to III with emphasis on interpreting state and local regulations and ensuring food service, pool,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a four-year college/university with 40 quarter hours (or 27 semester hours) in laboratory sciences.

Responsibilities

• Perform environmental health inspections for county health departments and enforce actions as needed.
• Investigate complaints and provide environmental health education and technical assistance to the public.
• Assist in countywide programs for compliance, monitoring, enforcement and corrective action.

Education

Bachelor's degree in laboratory sciences

Job description

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This position is in Augusta, GA and does not offer relocation assistance. Must be within a reasonable commuting distance.

If relocating to the area, please specify on the application.

As a Environmental Health Specialist within East Central Public Health District, 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.

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.

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:

• 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

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a

• Flexible schedule
• Employee retirement plan (pension)
• 401K match – 5% to start
• 14 paid holidays
• Earn 3 weeks of vacation hours per year to start
• Earn 3 weeks of sick hours per year
• Group Health insurance
• Well‑being incentive health credit program
• Flexible spending account
• Dental
• Vision
• STD / LTD
• Long term care
• Legal insurance
• Employee, spouse, and child life insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Cancer insurance
• Employee assistant program

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.

Under limited supervision,performs environmental health inspections for Emanual and Screven county health Department and recommends enforcement actions as needed.

Investigates complaints and provides environmental health education and technical assistance to the general public, regulated community and officials.

Assists in the implementation of countywide programs for compliance, monitoring,enforcement, and corrective action in conjunction with environmental health laws,rules and regulations.

May serve as compliance officer and liaison between Public Health agencies and facilities, municipalities, institutions, organizations and county and state agencies. Interprets Local, State, and Federal environmental health laws and regulations.

Primary duties include permitting and inspection of food service establishments, tourist accommodations, public swimming pools, on‑site wastewater management systems and the carrying out of the rabies control program.

All East Central Health District 6 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event including but not limited to: staffing a shelter, working at a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or working at a Point of Dispensing site (POD). If you are called on to participate, you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

• Category 2: Active:

Involves moderate to heavy physical activity, potentially dangerous equipment operation, and/or exposure to unusual working conditions like weather extremes or chemicals. Examples include warehouse clerks, trades technicians, and mechanics.

Environmental Health Specialist I: Completion of a bachelor's degree at an accredited four‑year college or university which included the completion of 40 quarter hours (or 27 semester hours) in laboratory sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology, geology, physics, etc.)

Environmental Health Specialist II: With above qualifications and must have one year of full‑time professional level environmental health experience equivalent to an EHS II

Environmental Health Specialist III: With the above qualifications must have one year of full‑time professional level environmental health experience equivalent to an EHS II.

In addition to the above qualifications, the following are preferred:

Completion of a major in environmental health science.

Completion of a Masters degree.

Current registration as a registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) or Registered Sanitarian (RS) by the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), or the recognized credentialing board of a state or county having equivalent standards as NEHA.

Currently qualified as a Standardized Retail Food inspection officer.

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Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre‑employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

As an employee of DPH, 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.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: [e-mail].

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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.