Environmental Health Specialist 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5

The Georgia Department of Public Health is hiring an Environmental Health Specialist in Baxley, GA. This full-time position involves conducting inspections, providing public health education, and performing office duties. Candidates need a bachelor's degree with laboratory science coursework. The role supports health initiatives in Southeast Georgia, promoting community well-being and compliance with health regulations. The home base is negotiable within specific counties.
Description

The Southeast Health District is seeking a highly qualified candidate to fill the full-time, salaried position of Environmental Health Specialist.

The home base location is negotiable within Appling, Toombs or Wayne Counties.

As a EH Specialist with the SEHD, 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.

It is our mission at the Southeast Health District, to promote and protect the health of people in Southeast Georgia, wherever they live, work and play, uniting with individuals, families, and communities to improve and enhance their quality of life. We have clinic locations in 16 counties in Georgia, including Appling, Atkinson, Bacon, Brantley, Bulloch, Candler, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Evans, Jeff Davis, Pierce, Tattnall, Toombs, Ware and Wayne counties.

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

Job Responsibilities

Under direct supervision, performs Environmental Health inspections for the Southeast Health District. Services include inspections for food service establishments, individual on-site sewage management systems, and tourist accommodations. Performs public services such as water samples, institutional evaluations, complaint investigations, rabies control, swimming pool evaluations, and other related activities. Provide Environmental Health education and technical assistance to the general public, regulated community, and officials. Responsible for office duties within the Environmental Health section that includes telephone conversations and person-to-person contacts. Also, responsible for correspondence and filing duties within the office. Interprets Local, State, and Federal Environmental Health laws and regulations.

Minimum 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.).

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health Services. Level I Inspector’s Certification for On-Site Sewage Management Systems. Successful completion of the GA Environmental Health “Soils Course” and received Level II Inspector’s Certification.

Additional Information

The Southeast Health District (SEHD) is committed to fostering a culture of health and well-being among its employees. To support this commitment, SEHD encourages staff to incorporate regular wellness activities and make lifestyle choices that promote overall health.

To assist employees in achieving their wellness goals, the use of designated wellness breaks during the workday is authorized. Employees may utilize up to 30 minutes per workday for wellness activities, which can be taken as two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

Southeast Health District accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. SEHD will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

As an employee of SEHD, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

SEHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Applicant selected will be required to provide an “official” college transcript, if applicable. The SEHD may contact education institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

Drug And Medical Screening May Be Required.

Fingerprint Criminal Records Investigation is required.