Environmental Health Director

The Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking an Environmental Health Director to manage a district-wide public health program in Albany, GA. Responsibilities include overseeing environmental health regulations, conducting research, managing staff, and developing policies. The role emphasizes collaboration, professional impact, and workplace flexibility while contributing to community health and safety.
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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

Job Responsibilities:

Manages a comprehensive district wide public health environmental health program of regulatory review and enforcement in the area of environmental health. Directs subordinate staff.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
• Conducts research pertaining to environmental and energy related issues in order to develop needed plans and policies
• Directs environmental health or protection program activities that provide technical assistance and regulatory interpretation of environmental health/protection laws to other agencies and the public
• Manages human resources and directs administrative activities for environmental health/protection employees
• May manage/monitor budgets, grants and/or other funding sources relative to an environmental program
• Provides technical expertise and testimony regarding complex environmental issues
• Recommends and assists with preparation and/or drafting of proposed (or desired changes in) laws, regulations, and rules needed for optimum management of the environment
• Directs subordinate supervisors and staff
• Will manage large numbers of agency staff or have large scope of responsibility with agency
• Conducts administrative duties to include training, data management, general correspondence, and equipment maintenance
• Creates and maintains a high performance environment characterized by positive leadership and a strong team orientation
• Develops and manages environmental health programs to meet the environmental health needs of the assigned county
• May coordinate or implement comprehensive injury prevention and safety programs
• Provides direct service in special programs and highly technical fields and initiates, negotiates, and implements public health enforcement actions as appropriate
• Reviews and/or prepares applications, permits and technical reports
• Initiates, negotiates and implements public health enforcement actions as appropriate

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 science (e.g., chemistry, biology, geology, physics, etc.) and four (4) years of full-time professional level experience equivalent to a PH Envir Compl Specialist 4 (RCP123), which includes two (2) years in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role; or three (3) years as a County Mgr. PH Environ Hlth (RCM060) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Environmental Health, Public Health or related field;
• Current registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist or Sanitarian by the National Environmental Health Association or an equivalent recognized credentialing board.
• Training: Fundamentals of the Georgia PMP;
• Completion of NIMS courses 100, 200, 700, and 800.
• Completion of Manager or Leadership Development program
• Completion of NIMS 300 and 400.

Additional Information:

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

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

Employment Information

All approved teleworking employees must reside within the state of Georgia and depending on the responsibilities of the position, must live within reasonable driving distance of the agency’s primary worksite and be able to report to the office when required.

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

DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH 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 DPH, 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.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.

DPH 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.