Environmental Health Specialist 1, 2, or 3

Job Responsibilities

• Interprets regulatory issues, technical issues, and analytical data to document compliance
• Investigate complaints, provide environmental education and technical assistance
• Perform inspections, interviews, technical reviews and recommend enforcement actions as needed
• Plan and conduct facility audits and inspections
• Prepare sampling plan and collect samples in accordance with established procedures
• Provide information to the public, regulated community, and enforcement officers regarding the environmental laws and regulations
• Respond to environmental emergencies and conduct safety evaluations
• Review permit applications; drafts, modifies and issues permits in accordance with the rules, regulations, and established procedures
• Review permit requirements and regulations to ensure compliance with state and federal environmental laws
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Environmental Health Specialist 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.)
• Environmental Health Specialist 2: 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.) and One year of experience at the lower level PH Environmental Health Specialist 1 (RCP120) or position equivalent
• Environmental Health Specialist 3: 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.) and One year of experience at the lower level PH Environmental Health Specialist 2 (RCP121) or position equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of all required Georgia Department of Public Health Environmental Health training programs
• Current Georgia Environmental Health Inspector certifications, including Level I and applicable specialty certifications
• Current Georgia Standardized Food Service Establishment Inspection Officer credential
• Current Food Safety Manager and nationally recognized swimming pool operator certifications
• Current certifications in Bloodborne Pathogens, First Aid, CPR, and FEMA IS-100
• Certified Healthy Homes Specialist and Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) credentials

Benefits

• Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees: Competitive salary, flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance
• Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees: Eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave