PH Envir Compl Specialist 3

Georgia Department of Public Health•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Fulton County Board of Health is seeking a Public Health Environmental Complaint Specialist 3 for its Environmental Health Division. Under broad supervision, the specialist inspects and audits assigned facilities and sites in a Public Health District for compliance with applicable health codes. The role reviews and/or prepares applications, permits, and technical reports; investigates and responds to complaints about potential health hazards and requests for service; and takes ownership of assigned tasks. The specialist may serve in a lead role and may assist with plan reviews and recommendations for enforcement action. Inspections may involve food service establishments, public swimming pools, tourist accommodations, body art establishments, and onsite sewage management systems. The position requires a bachelor’s degree that includes specified laboratory science coursework and one year of experience at the PH Envir Compl Specialist 2 level or an equivalent position. The position is with the Fulton County Board of Health. The selected candidate will be subject to criminal background check/fingerprinting and reference checks.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Completion of 27 semester or 40 quarter hours in laboratory sciences, such as chemistry, biology, geology, or physics.
One year of experience at the lower-level PH Envir Compl Specialist 2 (RCP121) position or an equivalent position.
The selected candidate will be subject to criminal background check/fingerprinting and reference checks.

Responsibilities

Conduct inspections and audits of assigned facilities and sites for compliance with applicable health codes in a Public Health District.
Review and/or prepare applications, permits, and technical reports.
Investigate and respond to complaints of potential health hazards and requests for service.
Own assigned tasks.
Inspect food service establishments, public swimming pools, tourist accommodations, body art establishments, and onsite sewage management systems.
May serve in a lead role.
May assist with reviewing plans and recommending enforcement action as necessary.