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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.
 
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
  • 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
Leads an environmental health program operation for a county health department. Manages/supervises environmental health workforce that performs complex regulatory compliance, evaluation and monitoring functions. Implements policies and procedures governing food service facilities, land use (on-site sewage management, portable sanitation, nonpublic water), tourist accommodations, public swimming pool and spas, rabies control, vector surveillance and control, and environmental health complaints.

All Coastal Health District, County Health Department employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours

Requirements

1.    Supervises and plans work of assigned staff -Defines goals, fosters open communication, provides positive and productive evaluation and feedback and motivates assigned staff.
2.    Provides on the job training and performance coaching for assigned staff
 
3.    Interprets regulatory issues, technical issues, and analytical data to document compliance - Develops goals that meet the needs and mission of the agency. Establishes county inspection procedures and administrative policy for countywide environmental health program activities.
 
4.    Investigates complaints, provides environmental education and technical assistance in compliance with various Federal, State, Agency and local administrative policies, operating procedures, and rules and regulations.
 
5.    Performs inspections, interviews, technical reviews and recommends enforcement actions as needed
6.    Participates in public hearings and/or meetings to provide technical expertise regarding complex environmental health issues as required.
7.    Acts as an advocate for the community in regard to environmental health issues
8.    Directs investigations into possible causes of illnesses based on accepted public health procedures as necessary.
 
9.    Provides information to the public, regulated community, and enforcement officers regarding the environmental laws and regulations
 
10. Responds to environmental emergencies and conducts safety evaluations
 
11. Reviews permit applications; drafts, modifies and issues permits in accordance with the rules, regulations and established procedures
 
12. Reviews permit requirements and regulations in order to ensure compliance with state and federal environmental laws
 
Plans and coordinates the County's Emergency Preparedness and Response plan in collaboration with Public Health Emergency Preparedness staff and community partners 

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 two (2) years of experience as a PH Envir Compl Specialist 4 (RCP123) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience implementing environmental health programs in county health department. Master's degree in Environmental Health, Public Health or related field.  Current registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist or Registered Sanitarian by the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), or the recognized credentialing board of a state or country having equivalent standards as NEHA.
 
Completion of NIMS ICS 100, 200, 300/400, 700, 800
 
Certification as a Food Safety Manager (CFSM)
 
Holds a current Georgia Level II Inspector Certification for the On-Site Sewage Management Program
 
Certification as a Pool Operator (CPO)

For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit http://team.georgia.gov/


 Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees


 •            13 Paid Holidays

 •            Generous Leave Package-Educational Support Leave and 3 weeks each accrued Annual and Sick Leave

 •            Defined Benefit retirement plan

 •            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)

  Additional Perks

 •            A supportive and rewarding work environment

 •            Physical Activity Breaks

 •            Employee Assistance Program

 •            Employee discount program

 •            Tuition Assistance


 To learn more about the Coastal Health District visit -https://coastalhealthdistrict.org

Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following

 Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting

Education documentation must be provided by applicants. License/certification must be provided if required for position. Reference Checks & Immunizations Required

* May be subject to pre-employment drug screen

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted via email 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.

 *Coastal Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer*

The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement.

Date Posted
12/11/2025
Job Reference
2025-11531
Organization
District 9-1 County Position
Location
Brunswick, GA 30303
Category
Environmental Health
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