Public Health Environmental Inspector – Flexible Schedule

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA); Lincolnton (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Retirement plan (pension)

401K match

14 paid holidays

Vacation time

Sick leave

Group health insurance

Well-being incentive

Flexible spending account

Dental

Vision

STD/LTD

Long-term care

Life insurance

Critical illness insurance

Accident insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Health in Lincolnton, GA seeks an Environmental Health Specialist I, II, or III to inspect food service establishments, pools, and on-site wastewater systems. The role supports enforcement actions and public health education within East Central Public Health District.

The position requires a bachelor's degree with lab sciences coursework; advancement to higher levels depends on experience. Eligible for comprehensive benefits and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (accredited four-year college) including 40 quarter hours (or 27 semester hours) in laboratory sciences such as chemistry, biology, geology, physics.
• Environmental Health Specialist II requires one year of full-time professional-level environmental health experience equivalent to Specialist I.
• Environmental Health Specialist III requires one year of experience equivalent to an EHS II.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in environmental health science or REHS/RS credentials (NEHA) or equivalent standards; Standardized Retail Food Inspection Officer.

Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision, performs environmental health inspections and recommends enforcement actions as needed.
• Investigates complaints and provides environmental health education and technical assistance to the public, regulated community and officials.
• Assists in countywide programs for compliance, monitoring, enforcement, and corrective action in line with environmental health laws, rules, and regulations.
• Interprets Local, State, and Federal environmental health laws and regulations.
• Permits and inspects food service establishments, tourist accommodations, public swimming pools, on-site wastewater systems and rabies program activities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree with laboratory sciences coursework

Job description

Georgia Department of Public Health in Lincolnton, GA seeks an Environmental Health Specialist I, II, or III to inspect food service establishments, pools, and on-site wastewater systems. The role supports enforcement actions and public health education within East Central Public Health District.

The position requires a bachelor's degree with lab sciences coursework; advancement to higher levels depends on experience. Eligible for comprehensive benefits and a flexible schedule.