Lead Environmental Health Specialist 4 – Morgan
Pay Grade: K
Job Code: RCP123
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 Morgan County Health Department is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist 4. Primary responsibilities will be to provide oversight and management of the Environmental Health program in Morgan County to include inspection/permitting/consultation for the On-Site Sewage Program, Individual Well Water Program, Tourist Accommodation Program, Public Swimming Pool Program, Body Art Program, Food Service Programs, 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 a personal vehicle at State reimbursement rate will be required.
As a Lead Environmental Health Specialist 4 within the Morgan 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
- Under limited supervision, performs inspections, interviews, and technical reviews for an environmental health program in a public health department.
- Investigates complaints and recommends enforcement action as necessary.
- Serve in a lead role and supervise work of assigned staff.
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.) and one (1) year of experience at the lower level PH Envir Compl Specialist 3 (RCP122) or position equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications: Completion of a master’s degree in environmental health science Or current registration as a 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
Minimum annual starting salary $58,547.06 plus, generous benefits include 13 paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement plans. Salary will be adjusted based on prior DPH Environmental Health experience and degree of education as applicable.
No phone calls, applications accepted ONLINE ONLY through the link posted.
