PH Environmental Health Specialist 1 or 2

Georgia Department of Public Health•Fannin County Health Dept - Blue Ridge, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits. As a PH Environmental Health Specialist within the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, which includes the completion of 27 semester or 40 quarter hours in laboratory sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology, geology, physics, etc.).
Must be able to drive a personal vehicle and/or company vehicle for work daily for inspection duties.
Must be able to work in various climates both outdoor and indoors.

Responsibilities

Under supervision, assists in performing inspections, interviews, and technical reviews for an environmental health program in a public health department.
Assists in investigating complaints and recommending enforcement action as necessary.
Under supervision, the candidate will learn to evaluate programs for compliance with Georgia Environmental Health Regulations and perform public health inspections of the following: On-Site Sewage Management Systems, Animal Bite Investigations, Food Service Establishments, Public Swimming Pools, Tourist Accommodations, Body Art Studios.
Under supervision, candidate will respond to public health emergencies as requested.
All county public health employees are deemed essential in the event of an emergency and are required to participate in emergency functions.
Must be able to drive a personal vehicle and/or company vehicle for work daily for inspection duties.
Must be able to work in various climates both outdoor and indoors.
Frequent standing, bending, walking.
May require occasional lifting of 25 to 40lbs.
Other duties as assigned.