NEOGOV · 4 months ago
Environmental Health Specialist Level 1, 2, 3, or 4
Bainbridge (Decatur County), GA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$43K/yr - $59K/yr
1+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist to join the Georgia Department of Public Health. The role involves inspecting and auditing various facilities for compliance with health codes, responding to public health emergencies, and providing exceptional customer service while maintaining HIPAA standards.
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Responsibilities
Inspects/audits assigned facilities (food service facilities, tourist accommodations, swimming pools, body art facilities, and more), home/building sites, septic tank installations, pools, and wells for compliance with health codes
Reviews applications, prepares permits, and reports
Investigates/responds to potential health hazards and complaints
Responds to Public Health Emergencies
Performs animal bite and rabies investigations
May be assigned to assist in other counties in the district
Provides exceptional customer service and maintains HIPAA Standards
Fieldwork may require working in adverse weather conditions
The required computer skills include a mix of Office software, data management, and other reporting tools/software
May drive company vehicles (valid driver’s license required)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, which includes the completion of 27 semester hours (or 40 quarter hours) in laboratory sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology, geology, physics, etc.) and math courses
The ability to stoop, bend, and lift 60 pounds
Valid driver's license required
Fieldwork may require working in adverse weather conditions
The required computer skills include a mix of Office software, data management, and other reporting tools/software
Preferred
Master's degree
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
One year of experience as an Environmental Health Specialist
Previous employment with any state's Department of Public Health or a County Board of Health
Current Certifications: Level II Inspector, Onsite Sewage Management Program; Food Service Standardization; Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM); Certified Swimming Pool Operator (CPO)
Benefits
13 paid holidays
Educational Support Leave
3 wks. Annual Leave & 3 wks. Sick Leave earned in first year
A defined benefit retirement plan plus (employer-matched) 401(k) plan
Health and Flexible Benefits (Dental, Vision, Legal, Long-Term Care, Dependent Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, and Spending Accounts)
Flexible schedule
Training opportunities
Health insurance
Employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS)
Deferred compensation
Paid parental leave
Dental
Vision
Long term care
Life insurance
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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$700MKey Investors
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