PH Environmental Health Specialist 1

<p style="margin: 0; text-align: center"><span style="color: inherit"><a href="https://youtu.be/BaWz_3hXyWg">Click HERE for Video</a></span></p><p style="margin: 0; text-align: center"><br></p><p style="margin: 0"><strong><span style="color: inherit">Who we are.&nbsp;</span></strong><span style="color: inherit">We protect lives.&nbsp;</span><span style="color: inherit">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.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><strong><span style="color: inherit">What we offer.&nbsp;</span></strong><span style="color: inherit">As a member of the&nbsp;</span><span style="color: inherit">Georgia Department of Public Health</span><span style="color: inherit"> team,</span><span style="color: inherit">&nbsp;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:</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><br></p><div style="margin: 0 0 10pt"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 0"><li style="margin: 0 0 10pt"><strong><span style="color: inherit">Make a Professional Impact</span></strong><span style="color: inherit">&nbsp;– Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play</span></li><li style="margin: 0 0 10pt"><strong><span style="color: inherit">Enjoy Workplace Flexibility&nbsp;</span></strong><span style="color: inherit">– Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents</span></li><li style="margin: 0 0 10pt"><strong><span style="color: inherit">Work with</span></strong><strong><span style="color: inherit">&nbsp;a Dynamic and Diverse Team</span></strong><span style="color: inherit">– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths&nbsp;</span></li><li style="margin: 0 0 10pt"><strong><span style="color: inherit">Achieve Career Longevity</span></strong><span style="color: inherit">&nbsp;– Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career</span></li><li style="margin: 0 0 10pt"><strong><span style="color: inherit">Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture</span></strong><span style="color: inherit">&nbsp;– Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role</span></li><li style="margin: 0 0 10pt"><strong><span style="color: inherit">Feel Pride in Where you Work</span></strong><span style="color: inherit">&nbsp;– Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you</span></li></ul></div><p style="margin: 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">As a PH Environmental Health Specialist&nbsp;</span><span style="color: inherit">at the Georgia Department of Public Health<em>,&nbsp;</em></span><span style="color: inherit">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.</span></p><br><span style="color: inherit"><strong>Location: Murray County Environmental Health Dept-Chatsworth, GA</strong></span><br><br><br>Under supervision, assists in performing inspections, interviews, and technical reviews for an environmental health program in a public health department. Assists in investigating complaints and recommending enforcement action as necessary.<br><br><ul><li>Under direct supervision, will learn to evaluate programs for compliance with Georgia Environmental Health Regulations and perform public health inspections of the following: On-site Sewage Management Systems, Animal Bite Investigations, Food Service Establishments, Public Swimming Pools, Tourist Accommodations, Body Art Studios</li><li>Under direct supervision, will respond to public health emergencies as requested. (All county public health employees are deemed essential in the event of an emergency and are required to participate in emergency functions.</li><li>Must be able to drive a personal vehicle and/or company vehicle for work daily</li><li>Must have strong communication and time management abilities</li><li>Must be able to work in various climates both indoor and outdoor</li><li>Job has physical demands-frequent standing, bending, walking. May require occasional lifting of 25 to 45lbs.</li><li>Work involves daily traveling within county for inspection duties</li><li>other duties as assigned</li></ul>Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, which includes the completion of 27 semester or 40 quarter hours in laboratory sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology, geology, physics, etc.).<p style="margin: 0">This is a salary position and based on a 40-hour work week M-F</p>This job qualifies for PSLF.&nbsp;<a href="https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service">https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service</a><br><br><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.</span></p><br><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">CBH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered.</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 0"><strong>All positions require criminal history record check. Required education credentials, license, certification and/or registration must be submitted prior to employment in the position. Some positions require pre-employment drug testing in which the applicant who is offered the position will be required to successfully complete.</strong></p><p style="margin: 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 0"><span style="color: inherit">As an employee of CBH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.</span></p><p style="margin: 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 0">This announcement is open to all persons meeting minimum qualifications. If special accommodations are needed, contact the District Personnel Office at 706/529-5757.</p><p style="margin: 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 0"><strong><span style="color: inherit">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.</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 0"><strong><span style="color: inherit">This posting is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 0">For more information regarding employment within the North Georgia Health District, please log on to our website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nghd.org/">www.nghd.org</a>.</p><p style="margin: 0"><br></p><p style="margin: 0"><strong><span style="color: inherit">CBH is an Equal Opportunity Employer</span></strong></p>