Part-Time Environmental Health Specialist
Georgia Department of Public Health
- Carrollton, GA
- $30.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Part-time
- This position will assist in various COVID related duties to include transport of equipment and supplies to and from sites, assist in set up and take down of Specimen Point of Collection Sites (SPOCS) and Point of Dispensing Sites (PODS), as well as perform additional duties as needed for COVID requirements.
- Interprets regulatory issues, technical issues, and analytical data to document compliance.
- Investigates complaints, provides environmental education and technical assistance.
- Performs inspections, interviews, technical reviews and recommends enforcement actions as needed.
- Plans and conducts facility audits and inspections.
- Prepares sampling plan and collects samples in accordance with established procedures.
- Provides information to the public, regulated community, and enforcement officers regarding the environmental laws and regulations.
- Responds to environmental emergencies and conducts safety evaluations.
- Reviews permit applications; drafts, modifies and issues permits in accordance with the rules, regulations, and established procedures.
- Reviews permit requirements and regulations in order to ensure compliance with state and federal environmental laws.
- Work independently or as part of a larger group to enforce DPH regulations.
- 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 Envir Compl Specialist 1 (RCP120) or position equivalent.
- Must have valid driver's license to operate agency vehicles.
- Must pass car insurance requirements to operate agency vehicles.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English Speaking).
- Environmental Health Specialist experience in Public Health. Food Service Standardization and ServSafe Certification.
- A passing score on a nationally recognized registration examination for environmental health specialists or sanitarians(such as the examination given by the National Environmental Health Association or the professional examination service.)
- Certified in the State Onsite Sewage Program or eligible for certification. Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) or Registered Sanitarian (RS) by the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA).
- Recognized credentialing of a state or county board having equivalent standards as NEHA.
- Currently qualified as a Standardized Retail Food Inspection Officer.
- A supportive and rewarding work environment
- Physical Activity Breaks
- Worksite Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
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.Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following
Criminal Background Check/FingerprintingReference Checks & Immunizations RequiredN/A