Environmental Health Specialist or ; Columbus

Overview

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.

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 Environmental Health Specialist within the Columbus 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. This position will be based in Columbus, GA and will support the Department by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities:

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Environmental Health Specialist 1 - Hire-in salary $42,819.47

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 - Hire-in salary $47,101.41

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 (RCP
120) OR position equivalent.

Environmental Health Specialist 3 - Hire-in salary $51,811.56

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 (RCP
121) OR position equivalent AND completion of the Georgia Environmental Health Training class.

Environmental Health Specialist 4 - Hire-in salary $58,547.06

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 Compliance Specialist 3 (RCP
122) or position equivalent AND completion of the Georgia Environmental Health Training class.

Environmental Health Specialist 5 - Hire-in salary $66,158.17

Master's degree in Environmental Health, Public Health or related field from an accredited college or university OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university which included the completion of 27 semester…