Walker EHS 1 , 2, 3 or 4

Georgia Department of Public Health; LaFayette (GA); On-site; USD 48,062 - 62,770; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (ERS GSEPS)

13 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist for the Walker County Environmental Health Department in Lafayette, Georgia. This is a full-time, unclassified position located in Lafayette and entails conducting inspections, sampling, and enforcement of environmental health regulations.

Salary ranges from EH1 to EH4, with a pay grade I. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plan, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 27 semester or 40 quarter hours in laboratory sciences such as chemistry, biology, geology, or physics.

Responsibilities

• Assists with sampling plans and collects samples as per procedures.
• Conducts on-site inspections to ensure compliance with environmental health codes.
• Performs follow-up inspections to monitor corrective actions.
• Interprets regulatory and analytical data to document compliance.
• Reviews permit applications and drafts/issues permits.
• Conducts field evaluations and investigations; provides environmental education and technical assistance.
• Responds to public inquiries in a timely, professional manner.
• Initiates enforcement actions to achieve regulatory compliance.

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 27 semester or 40 quarter hours in laboratory sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology, geology, physics)

Job description

Pay Grade: I

This position is located at the Walker County Environmental Health Department in Lafayette, Georgia. It is an unclassified, full-time position working 40 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• EH1 - $48,062.40
• EH2 - $52,348.56
• EH3 - $57,063.60
• EH4 - $62,770.08

Job Responsibilities

• Assists with preparation of sampling plans and collects samples in accordance with established procedures.
• Conducts on‑site inspections at assigned facilities to determine compliance with environmental health codes.
• Performs follow‑up inspections to monitor correction of non‑compliance deficiencies.
• Informs facility officials of inspection results and any corrective measures needed for achieving compliance in a timely manner.
• Conducts investigations into possible causes of illnesses, completing applicable reports in a timely manner.
• Calibrates equipment as necessary.
• Notifies supervisor immediately when imminent health hazards are found.
• Interprets regulatory issues, technical issues, and analytical data to document compliance.
• Reviews permit applications; drafts, modifies, and issues permits in accordance with established procedures.
• Reviews field implementation of plans to ensure compliance with environmental health laws, rules, and regulations.
• Assists in the completion of permit applications and other correspondence as needed.
• Conducts field evaluations according to established procedures.
• Investigates complaints, provides environmental education and technical assistance.
• Responds to complaints and requests for service from the public in a professional, courteous, and timely manner.
• Notifies complainants of investigation results in a timely manner.
• Refers individuals to appropriate agencies or resources for problem solutions.
• Initiates appropriate enforcement action to bring non‑compliance facilities into compliance expeditiously.
• Participates in negotiations with the regulated community to resolve non‑compliance issues.
• Monitors progress of compliance schedules, maintains accurate status records, and initiates enforcement actions as the situation requires.
• Provides factual testimony in formal legal proceedings and supports the legal community.
• Plans and conducts facility audits and inspections.
• Conducts public health educational activities at schools, facilities, and professional association meetings.
• Participates in public hearings and meetings, providing technical expertise regarding environmental health issues.
• Provides ongoing consultation to the public, regulated community, and enforcement personnel regarding environmental health codes.
• Assists in the administration and coordination of certification programs.
• Assists with the revision of environmental health rules and regulations.
• Responds to environmental health emergencies and conducts safety evaluations.
• Evaluates environmental health and safety risks at controlled and uncontrolled sites.
• Maintains 24‑hour capability to respond to environmental health emergencies.
• Maintains and performs timely updates to emergency response plans.
• Utilizes assessment models to determine potential risk and makes protective action recommendations.
• Reports and documents exposures to hazardous and unsafe conditions immediately.
• Provides information to the public, regulated community, and enforcement officers regarding environmental laws and regulations.
• Assists with data collection and evaluation.
• Performs injury prevention activities in accordance with acceptable health and safety practices.
• Monitors and assesses progress and acceptability of programs.
• Completes required forms and reports according to local protocols and standards of promptness.
• Manages equipment and supply inventories for monitoring and analytical procedures.
• Generates periodic statistical reports used to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Prepares and issues compliance letters and general correspondence.
• Partakes in unit, agency, and state meetings to maintain knowledge of environmental health programs.
• Reads, interprets, communicates, and applies information from policy directives.
• Evaluates professional literature to maintain current knowledge of environmental health issues.
• Incorporates knowledge of new trends and developments into performance of responsibilities.
• Participates in professional development training to stay current with technologies and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, including completion of 27 semester or 40 quarter hours in laboratory sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology, geology, physics).

Employment Information

CBH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the U.S. Department of Education (DOE).

CBH may contact educational institutions for verification of degrees, diplomas, and certifications.

Official transcripts and/or proof of licenses and certifications must be submitted to the District Human Resource Department before employment.

Selected candidates may be subject to pre‑employment drug screening, E‑Verify, reference checks, and a criminal background check.

Employees may be required, under certain circumstances, to assist with emergency responsibilities as a condition of employment.

Must be within a reasonable commuting distance. Relocation assistance is not provided.

ADA Statement

CBOH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, contact 706‑295‑6704.

Equal Opportunity Employer

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

Standard benefits for full‑time salaried employees include a competitive salary, flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long‑term care, and life insurance.

Part‑time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan.