Environmental Health Specialist Level 1, 2, 3, or 4

Georgia Department of Public Health • Bainbridge (Decatur County), GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position for an Environmental Health Specialist, Levels 1, 2, 3, or 4. The role offers the opportunity to make a difference in the community and involves working primarily during weekdays, with occasional evenings and weekends for special events or emergencies. The position is based at the Decatur County Environmental Health Office in Bainbridge, GA.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, which includes the completion of 27 semester hours (or 40 quarter hours) in laboratory sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology, geology, physics, etc.) and math courses.
• The ability to stoop, bend, and lift 60 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must consent to a motor vehicle record assessment. Points should be less than 10 and/or not negatively impact insurance rates for the agency.
• Drug screen, criminal background check, and immunization records may be required.
• If selected, male applicants between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• Registered Environmental Health Specialist or Registered Sanitarian by the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) or the recognized credentialing board of a state or country having equivalent standards as NEHA
• One year of experience as an Environmental Health Specialist
• Previous employment with any state’s Department of Public Health or a County Board of Health
• Current Certifications: Level II Inspector, Onsite Sewage Management Program, Food Service Standardization, Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM), Certified Swimming Pool Operator (CPO)

Responsibilities

• Inspects/audits assigned facilities (food service facilities, tourist accommodations, swimming pools, body art facilities, and more), home/building sites, septic tank installations, pools, and wells for compliance with health codes.
• Reviews applications, prepares permits, and prepares reports.
• Investigates/responds to potential health hazards and complaints.
• Responds to Public Health Emergencies.
• Performs animal bite and rabies investigations.
• May be assigned to assist in other counties in the district.
• Provides exceptional customer service and maintains HIPAA Standards.
• Fieldwork may require working in adverse weather conditions.
• Required computer skills include a mix of Office software, data management, and other reporting tools/software.
• May drive company vehicles (valid driver’s license required).

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• Educational Support Leave
• 3 wks. Annual Leave & 3 wks. Sick Leave earned in first year
• A defined benefit retirement plan
• Employer-matched 401(k) plan
• Health and Flexible Benefits (Dental, Vision, Legal, Long-Term Care, Dependent Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, and Spending Accounts)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level