Public Health Environmental Inspector — Protect Communities

Georgia Department of Public Health; St. Marys (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 Paid Holidays

Generous Leave Package

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

401K & Employer Match

Job summary

Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist to perform inspections, investigations, and enforcement actions in Camden County as part of the Coastal Health District. The role focuses on evaluating programs and facilities for compliance with environmental laws and implementing corrective actions.

The position emphasizes collaboration with state and local agencies, with opportunities for ongoing training and career development within a committed public health

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with 27 semester hours (or 40 quarter hours) in laboratory sciences.
• Bachelor's degree with 27 lab hours plus one year of experience at EHS 1 or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree with 27 lab hours plus one year at EHS 2/PH Envir Compl Specialist 2 (RCP121) or equivalent and Georgia Environmental Health Training completion.
• Bachelor's degree with 27 lab hours plus one year at PH Envir Compl Specialist 3 (RCP122) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections, interviews and technical reviews; recommends enforcement actions.
• Investigates complaints and provides environmental health education and technical assistance.
• Interprets regulatory issues and data to document compliance with state, federal and local laws.
• Implements county-wide programs for compliance, monitoring and enforcement.
• Serves as liaison between Public Health and facilities, municipalities and agencies.
• Prepares sampling plan and collects samples per procedures.
• Plans and conducts audits and inspections of businesses and residences.
• Reviews permit applications and drafts/modifies/issues permits.
• Reviews permit requirements to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assists with Emergency Preparedness and response.
• Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Completes required training within specified time frame.

Education

Bachelor's degree with 27 lab hours

Bachelor's degree + 1 year EHS 1 level exp

Bachelor's degree + 1 year EHS 2/Equivalent experience

Bachelor's degree + 1 year EHS 3/Equivalent + training

Job description

Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist to perform inspections, investigations, and enforcement actions in Camden County as part of the Coastal Health District. The role focuses on evaluating programs and facilities for compliance with environmental laws and implementing corrective actions.

The position emphasizes collaboration with state and local agencies, with opportunities for ongoing training and career development within a committed public health