Environmental Health Specialist or ; Columbus

Environmental Health Specialist 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 (Columbus)

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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.

• 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 and 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
• 13 paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Package
• Employees Retirement System
• 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)
• Atlanta Postal Credit Union membership

• Perform duties in all aspects of the program to include providing inspection, permitting, and consultation of state rules and regulations for Food Service, Public Swimming Pools, and Tourist Accommodations facilities.
• Provide services within the Body Art, Wastewater Management, Well Water, Emergency Preparedness, and other environmental health programs.
• Investigate all assigned health‑related complaints received.

• Environmental Health Specialist 1 – Bachelor’s degree with 27 semester hours in laboratory sciences. Salary $42,819.47.
• Environmental Health Specialist 2 – Bachelor’s degree with 27 semester hours in laboratory sciences and one year experience at Specialist 1 role, salary $47,101.41.
• Environmental Health Specialist 3 – Bachelor’s degree with 27 semester hours in laboratory sciences, one year experience at Specialist 2 role, completion of Georgia Environmental Health Training class, salary $51,811.56.
• Environmental Health Specialist 4 – Bachelor’s degree with 27 semester hours in laboratory sciences, one year experience at Specialist 3 role, completion of Georgia Environmental Health Training class, salary $58,547.06.
• Environmental Health Specialist 5 – Master’s degree in Environmental Health, Public Health or related field (or bachelor’s with 27 semester hours in laboratory sciences), current registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist or Sanitarian, one year experience at Specialist 4 role, salary $66,158.17.

• Completion of DPH new hire training courses titled General EH, TA/Pools/Spas and Recreational Waters, Land Use, Food Service, Introduction to Soils, Level 2 Soils Training, Blood Borne Pathogens certifications course, First Aid/CPR.
• Current valid certification as Inspector Level 1 and/or additional Inspector certifications (Drip Emitter, Mound/Area Fill, Commercial, Pump-ST, Pump-PS).
• Current Georgia Standardized Food Service Establishment Inspection Officer.
• Certified Safety Manager through  or equivalent.
• Public Health experience and proof of course completion and college transcripts.

All West Central Health District 7 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. In such a case, you may be required to work at a shelter, specimen collection site, or dispensing site and must report to the designated site as a condition of employment.

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary. DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by CHEA and/or DOE. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre‑employment drug screening and a criminal background check. If you require accommodations under the ADA, email request by the closing date to DPH-HR.gov.

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered; application status will not be provided by phone or e-mail. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps. This position may close at any time once an adequate applicant pool is identified.