Environmental Health Specialist 4 or 5

The Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist 4 or 5 for a position based in Gainesville, GA. The role involves inspections, investigations, and providing education on Environmental Health. Candidates must be willing to work weekends and travel. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a diverse team dedicated to public health in northeast Georgia.
Description

Location: 6955 GA Hwy 145, Carnesville, GA, 30521

Recruitment: This position is open to all qualified applicants

Pay Grade: M & N

Vacancies: 1

Requisition: 2025-10244/00001521
• Must be willing and able to work some weekends and other non-traditional hours.
• Travel is also required of this position.

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.

Benefits

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

As an PH Environmental Health Specialist 4 or 5 within the District Two PH Environmental Health Services at Franklin County. At District Two, 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. District 2 Public Health serves 13 counties in northeast Georgia, including Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, and White counties. One of the fastest growing regions in the state, District 2 includes rural and urban communities with diverse public health challenges.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

Job Responsibilities

EH Specialist 4
• Under limited supervision, functions as a technical specialist for Environmental Health.
• Performs inspections, interviews, and technical reviews.
• Investigates complaints and recommends enforcement action as necessary.
• Provides Environmental Health education and technical assistance to the general public and regulated community.
• Implements local and district wide programs for compliance, monitoring, evaluation, enforcement, and corrective action in conjunction with Environmental Health laws, rules and regulations.
• Serves as the compliance officer and primary liaison between Public Health Agency, regulated facilities and other county and state agencies.
• Interprets regulatory issues, technical issues, and analytical data to document compliance with State, Federal, and Local Environmental Health laws and regulations.
• Serves as a lead worker and technical specialist for the Environmental Health Program within the county.
• Serves as the Rabies Control Officer for the County.
• Responsible for County EH operations and supervision of staff

Trainings or additions:
• Attendance and completion of the GA EH training program
• Completion of level I and II Certification in the On-Site Sewage Management System Program
• Completion of NIMS courses 100, 200, 700, and 800
• Completion of NIMS 300/400 or achieved within one year of hire as EHS 4
• Completion of Customer Service training

EH Specialist 5
• Under limited supervision, functions as a technical specialist for Environmental Health.
• Performs inspections, interviews, and technical reviews.
• Investigates complaints and recommends enforcement action as necessary.
• Provides Environmental Health education and technical assistance to the general public and regulated community.
• Implements local and district wide programs for compliance, monitoring, evaluation, enforcement, and corrective action in conjunction with Environmental Health laws, rules and regulations.
• Serves as the compliance officer and primary liaison between Public Health Agency, regulated facilities and other county and state agencies.
• Interprets regulatory issues, technical issues, and analytical data to document compliance with State, Federal, and Local Environmental Health laws and regulations.
• Serves as a lead worker and technical specialist for the Environmental Health Program within the county.
• Serves as the Rabies Control Officer for the County.
• Responsible for County EH operations and supervision of staff:
• Supervises a staff of two (2) or more
• Serves as an EH Manager/Supervisor over a County

Trainings or additions:
• Attendance and completion of the GA EH training program
• Completion of level I and II Certification in the On-Site Sewage Management System Program
• Completion of NIMS courses 100, 200, 700, and 800
• Completion of NIMS 300/400 or achieved within one year of hire as EHS 4
• Completion of Customer Service training

Minimum Qualifications

EHS 4 Minimum Qualifications:
• Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university which included at least 40 quarter hours, 27 semester hours of laboratory sciences; and 1 year experience as or equivalent to EHS 3;

Preferred Qualifications:
• Completion of Standardization on the GA Food Code
• ServSafe certified
• Experience with Rabies Control Program requirements

EHS 5 Minimum Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Environmental Health, Public Health or related field from an accredited college or university; OR Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with 27 semester hrs. (40 quarter hrs.) laboratory science (e.g., chemistry, biology, geology, physics, math etc.) AND current registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist or Sanitarian by the National Environmental Health Association or an equivalent recognized credentialing board; AND 1-year experience as an EHS IV (RCP123) or position equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:
• Completion of Standardization on the GA Food Code
• ServSafe certified
• Experience with Rabies Control Program requirements

Additional Information

To be considered for employment at District 2 Public Health you must complete an online application. This job application can be found at www.dph.georgia.gov. Click on "About DPH" and then "Careers", locate position then click "Apply" to begin your application. Please make sure you have selected the specific job you are interested in and qualified for. You will receive an email or telephone call if you are selected to participate in the interview process. Please do not send hard copies of application materials. All information can be uploaded to the online system.

Applications must include an email address and daytime phone number where applicant can be reached. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal records check (fingerprinting). In accordance with Georgia's Drug Free Workplace Act, it has been determined that certain positions warrant pre-employment drug testing.

As an employee of D2PH, 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.

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.

District 2 Public Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information regarding employment with District 2 Public Health please visit our website at www.phdistrict2.org.