District Environmental Health Director

Pay Grade: O

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We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well‑being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.

As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

• 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 the people of Georgia.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long‑term career.
• Take Part in a Hands‑on Working Culture – Work in a 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 yourself.

• Directs subordinate EH staff.
• Creates and maintains a high‑performance environment characterized by positive leadership and a strong team orientation.
• Manages human resource and employee relations functions.
• Develops short‑term (one year) and long‑term (five year) goals and strategies for the district environmental health program.
• Directs environmental health programs for the district that provide technical assistance and expertise to county EHS, government agencies, corporations, contractors and the public.
• Directs the preparation and administration of the district environmental health program budget and the coordination of funding sources.
• Directs the recommendation, preparation and/or drafting of proposed laws, regulations and rules consistent with administrative procedures.
• Directs the evaluation of technical documents, environmental and public health issues, and facilities using sound engineering and scientific principles.
• Provides technical expertise and testimony regarding environmental health issues in the community.
• Interacts with all levels of local, state and federal governments/agencies and officials in a way that promotes respect, encourages cooperation and contributes to excellent performance.
• Maintain a consistent, high quality, customer focused orientation when conducting business and providing services or products to clients, public and other internal/external customers.
• Knowledge of EH Emergency Response plan and ESF 8 responsibilities, and Incident Command Structure.
• Maintains knowledge of current policies, laws, trends, and developments in the field of environmental health and applies pertinent new knowledge to performance of other responsibilities.
• Serves as the liaison to the DPH‑EH office.

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 (RCP
123), 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 (RCM
060) or position equivalent.

• 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.

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices…