EH Specialist 1 Camden

The Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking an EH Specialist 1 for Camden County, Atlanta, GA. The role involves conducting environmental health assessments, inspections, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. Responsibilities include investigating complaints, providing education, and serving as a liaison between public health and various entities. Candidates must have a relevant bachelor's degree. The position emphasizes teamwork, community impact, and continuous professional development.
Description Pay Grade: I Click HERE for Video 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 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 Work as a member of an Environmental Health team to provide Environmental Health assessment and evaluation in Camden County as a part of the Camden County Public Health Department. Evaluate programs and facilities for compliance with environmental laws, rules, and regulations. Recommends monitoring and enforcement/corrective actions.

Job Responsibilities 1.Performs inspections, interviews and technical reviews and recommends enforcement actions as needed. 2. Investigates complaints and provides environmental health education and technical assistance to the general public, regulated community and officials

3. Interprets regulatory issues, technical issues and analytical data to document compliance with State, Federal and Local environmental health laws and regulations. 4.

Implements county wide programs for compliance, monitoring, enforcement and corrective action in conjunction with environmental health laws, rules and regulations. 5. Serves as compliance officer and primary liaison between Public Health and facilities, municipalities, institutions, organizations, and county and state agencies.

6. Prepares sampling plan and collects samples in accordance with established procedures 7. Plans and conducts audits and inspections of business facilities and personal residences 8.

Reviews permit applications; drafts, modifies and issues permits in accordance with the rules, regulations and established procedures 9. Reviews permit requirements and regulations in order to ensure compliance with state and federal environmental laws. 10.

Assists with Emergency Preparedness and response 11. Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision Minimum Qualifications EHS 1-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.).- $42,819 Additional Information For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit http://team.georgia.gov/ Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees 13 Paid Holidays Generous Leave Package-Educational Support Leave and 3 weeks each accrued Annual and Sick Leave Defined Benefit retirement plan Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Health Care Spending Account Dependent Care Spending Account Life Insurance AD&D Insurance Disability Insurance Legal Insurance Long-Term Care Insurance Specified Illness Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans) Additional Perks A supportive and rewarding work environment Physical Activity Breaks Employee Assistance Program Employee discount program Tuition Assistance To learn more about the Coastal Health District visit -https://coastalhealthdistrict.org Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting Reference Checks & Immunizations Required * May be subject to pre-employment drug screen Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview

Selected applicants will be contacted via email 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.
• Coastal Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer* The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement.