• 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
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EH Specialist 4:
Under limited supervision, performs inspections, interviews, and technical reviews for the Environmental Health program in a public health department. .
Investigates complaints and recommends enforcement action as necessary. May also serve in a lead role and/or supervise work of assigned staff. May serve as the sole environmental health specialist providing environmental health program services in a single or multi-county area.

EH Specialist 5:
Under minimal supervision, conducts inspections and audits of assigned facilities/sites for compliance with applicable health codes in a Public Heath District Reviews and/or prepared applications, permits, and technical reports. Investigates and responds to complaints of potential health hazards and requests for service. May also serve in a lead role and/or supervise and plan work of assigned staff. May serve as a technical expert or sole environmental health specialist providing environmental health program services in a single or multi-county area. Responsible for County EH operations and supervision of staff
Trainings or additions:

• Attendance and completion of the GA EH training program

• Completion of level I and II Certification in the On-Site Sewage Management System Program

• Serves as the Rabies Control Officer for the County.

• Completion of NIMS courses 100, 200, 700, and 800

• Completion of NIMS 300/400 or achieved within one year of hire as EHS 4

• Completion of Customer Service training

• 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.

• Serves as a lead worker and technical specialist for the Environmental Health Program within the county.

• Responsible for County EH operations and supervision of staff:
  • Supervises a staff of two (2) or more
  • Serves as an EH Manager/Supervisor over a County

EH Specialist 4:
Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with 27 semester hrs. (40 quarter hrs.) laboratory science (e.g., chemistry, biology, geology, physics, math); AND 1-year experience as an EHS III (RCP122) or position equivalent

Additional qualifications:

• Responsible for County EH operations and supervision of Staff
• Attendance and completion of the GA EH training program
• Completion of level I and II Certification in the On-Site Sewage Management System Program
• Completion of NIMS courses 100, 200, 700, and 800
• Completion of NIMS 300/400 or achieved within one year of hire as EHS 4
• If working in Food Service Program (conducting more than 10 inspections per year), completion of Certified Food Safety Management Course
• Completion of Customer Service training

EH Specialist 5:

Master’s degree in Environmental Health, Public Health or related field from an accredited college or university; OR Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with 27 semester hrs. (40 quarter hrs.) laboratory science (e.g., chemistry, biology, geology, physics, math etc.) AND current registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist or Sanitarian by the National Environmental Health Association or an equivalent recognized credentialing board; AND 1-year experience as an EHS IV (RCP123) or position equivalent

Additional qualifications:

• Serves as an EH Manager/Supervisor over a County
• Attendance and completion of the GA EH training program
• Completion of level I and II Certification in the On-Site Sewage Management System Program
• Completion of NIMS courses 100, 200, 700, and 800
• Completion of NIMS 300/400 or achieved within one year of hire as EHS 5
• Completion of Fundamentals of Georgia PMP (Performance Management Program) or within one year
• Completion of a Manager or Leadership Development Training or within one year
• If working in Food Service Program (conducting more than 10 food service inspections per year), hold current standardization on the Georgia Food code or must be standardized within 2 years of hire date and complete Certified Food Safety Management Course
• Current registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist or Sanitarian by the National Environmental Health Association or an equivalent recognized credentialing board
• Completion of Customer Service training

To be considered for employment at District 2 Public Health you must complete an online application. This job application can be found at Click on "About DPH" and then "Careers", locate position then click "Apply" to begin your application. Please make sure you have selected the specific job you are interested in and qualified for. You will receive an email or telephone call if you are selected to participate in the interview process. Please do not send hard copies of application materials. All information can be uploaded to the online system.

Applications must include an email address and daytime phone number where applicant can be reached. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

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.

District 2 Public Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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