Environmental Health County Manager

Purpose of the Position: Leads the overall comprehensive environmental health program operations for a county health department.  Manages subordinate assigned staff. This position works to promote and protect the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas Counties. This position works to promote and protect the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas Counties.
 
Essential Functions (includes, but are not limited to):

• Oversees operations and manages staff assigned to the Food Service, Swimming Pool, and Tourist Accommodations programs.
• Provides information to the public, regulated community, and enforcement officers regarding environmental laws and regulations.
• Supervises and plans work of assigned staff.
• Interprets regulatory issues, technical issues, and analytical data to document compliance.
• Performs technical reviews and recommends enforcement actions as needed.
• Audits staff field work for compliance with rules and regulations.
• Routinely reviews staff productivity.

Minimum Qualifications: 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 Two years of experience as a PH Envir Compl Specialist 4 (RCP123) or position equivalent OR One year of experience as a PH Envir Compl Specialist 5 (RCP124) or position equivalent.
 
Preferred Job-Related Skills: Master’s degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, or related field from an accredited college or university.  Current registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist or Sanitarian by the National Environmental Health Association or an equivalent recognized credentialing board.  Completion of NIMS courses 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, and 800.   Completion of a manager or leadership development program.
 
Work Conditions & Physical Demands: A combination of office and fieldwork.   Office work entails data entry, filing, and customer interaction both in-person and via phone.  Field work may occur indoors and outdoors and may take place during warm weather months with environmental exposure to ambient outdoor temperatures.   Lifting of items during normal work should not exceed 25 pounds.

Salary: $74,759.00 Annually / Pay Grade: N
 
*** Current state employees’ salary will be subject to State Personnel Board rule provisions. If you have questions regarding salary, please do not hesitate to contact WA***

TO APPLY: In order to successfully apply for a position; the hiring agency requires interested applicants to complete the Cobb & Douglas Public Health’s Online Employment Application. This job application can be found at: www.cdph-ess.com . Click on "Employment Opportunities" and locate this position, click “Apply” and begin your application process.      


Thank you for your interest in CDPH. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
 
Requirements for this position may be subject to: Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Previous Employment Reference Check, Specific Immunizations, Motor vehicle check, and/or Education and/or Licensure verification.
 
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: Natasha.Hart@dph.ga.gov
 
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