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Environmental Health Metrics Specialist

Program Consultant, Level 1, 2, or 3

 Posted Date: May 14, 2026  Closing Date: May 24, 2026

Position Type: 1 Full-Time Position

Location: TBD

Paygrade/Salary: K-$50,419, L-$54,961, M-$60,957

(Salary based on qualifications/work experience)

Job Code(s): GSP090, GSP091, GSP092 

We offer: 13 paid holidays, Educational Support Leave, 3 wks. Annual Leave & 3 wks. Sick Leave earned in the 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).

General Nature of Work

·        Serves as Environmental Health Metrics Specialist and District Trainer for a 14-county district.

·        Plans, coordinates, organizes, and oversees the development and implementation of the Environmental Health (EH) data literacy and performance management program.

·        Supports the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and processes related to the Georgia Environmental Health Information System (EHIS) project.

·        Develops and maintains district performance measures and metric reporting for environmental health program; reviews and audits data quality using Power BI and Excel; builds dashboards to track performance and trends; leads EHIS and metrics training coordination.

·        Tracks staff training needs; develops and delivers training for staff to support consistent performance across the district.

·        Assists with onboard training for new staff, provides training and coaching to staff, and provides training opportunities and resources to help staff maintain CEU requirements.

·        Provides flexible field support across all 14 counties; performs inspections, permitting, investigations, and other EHS duties within the district; assists with overdue services and backlogs.

·        Provides on-site guidance and coaching of staff to reinforce standards, improve consistency, and support staff development standards and performance across all counties.

·        Creates and maintains training materials and documents within the District SharePoint system.

·        Responds to Public Health Emergencies 

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience meeting current Georgia requirements for Environmental Health Specialist II, III, IV, or higher.
• Cross-trained and proficient in all core Environmental Health programs and services.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data entry, sorting, filtering, formatting, chart creation, and use of basic formulas and spreadsheets.

(Please mail or bring a copy of College Transcript or Diploma to Interview—must have official transcript prior to start date). This position requires the ability to stoop, bend, reach, and lift up to 60 pounds.

 Preferred Qualifications

·        Master’s degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, or a related field, or current registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) through the Georgia Environmental Health Association or National Environmental Health Association.

·        Minimum of five (5) years of experience conducting plan reviews, permitting, and inspections across multiple Environmental Health programs.

·        Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications to produce professional work for reports, presentations, and similar.

·        Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, formulas/functions, pivot tables, charts, data organization, trend analysis, and reporting.

·        Experience using Microsoft Power BI for data visualization, dashboard development, reporting, and trend analysis.

·        Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in Land Use, Food Service, or other Environmental Health programs/services.

·        Experience serving as a district trainer, including food service training, land use training, and performing audits.

·        Experience as a course proctor for Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) training and/or Certified Pool Operator (CPO) courses

·        Experience developing, delivering, or supporting education and training for Environmental Health staff or external partners.

 A State Merit Application for Employment must be received by this office no later than the deadline. Highlight any experience related to the Preferred Qualifications. This position may require driving company vehicles (Valid driver’s license required) and working some evenings and weekends during special events such as health fairs and responding to disasters. Selected applicant must consent to a motor vehicle record assessment. Points should be less than 10 and/or not negatively impact insurance rates for the agency. Drug screen, criminal background check, and immunization records may be required. If selected, male applicants between 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. All information submitted is subject to verification.  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified