Environmental Health Specialist – Walton
Pay Grade: H
Job Code: RCP120
Who we are. We protect lives. 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.
What we offer. 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, so you can:
- 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
The Walton County Environmental Health Office is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist. Under supervision, assists the Environmental Health program in Walton County to include inspection/permitting/consultation for the Food Service Program, On-Site Sewage Program, Body Art Program, Tourist Accommodation Program, Public Swimming Pool Program, and Rabies Control to ensure compliance of state rules and regulations. Investigate all assigned health-related complaints received and perform all environmental health office duties such as filing, letter writing, data entry, etc. Use of personal vehicle at State reimbursement rate will be required.
As an Environmental Health Specialist within the Walton County Health Department at 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.
Job Responsibilities
You will support the Department by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities:
- Conducts scheduled and surprise inspections of assigned facilities and settings, which may include restaurants, hotels, hospitals, schools, commercial and industrial settings, recreational areas, and other settings with applicable safety and health requirements.
- Enforces applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations including food handling regulations, sanitation regulations.
- Investigates food poisoning and similar community health outbreaks to determine probable origins, causes, and available mitigating or corrective actions.
- Implements environmental protection regulations and health standards for business, public, and residential areas.
- Drafts inspection reports to document inspection findings.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
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.).
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university which included the completion of 27 semester hours (or 40 quarter hours) in laboratory sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology, geology, physics, etc.) AND One year of experience at the lower level PH Environmental Health Specialist I or position equivalent AND Attendance and completion of the Georgia Environmental Health Training class.
Annual salary $47,600 plus, generous benefits include 13 paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement plans.
No phone calls, applications accepted ONLINE ONLY through the link posted.
