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Environmental Health County Manager

 Posted Date: July 23, 2025 Closing Date: August 2, 2025

Position Type: 1 Full-Time Position

Location: Decatur County Environmental Health Office/ 101 South Broad Street,  Bainbridge, GA

Salary: $74,758.74

 Job Code(s): RCM060  

We offer: 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).

 General Nature of Work

·            Manages the overall comprehensive Environmental Health program for Decatur County. Provides exceptional customer service and maintains HIPAA standards related to Privacy and Security

·            Manages professional-level and clerical staff

·            Fieldwork may require working in adverse weather conditions

·            Inspects restaurants, home/building sites, septic tanks, tourist accommodations, swimming pools, and body art facilities  

·            Reviews applications, prepares permits, and reports

·            Investigates/responds to potential health hazards, animal bites/rabies, and equine disease cases

·            May be assigned to assist in other counties in the district

·            May drive company vehicles (valid driver’s license required)

·            Inspects and Audits assigned facilities/sites for compliance

·            Responds to Public Health Emergencies  

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 science (e.g., chemistry, biology, geology, physics, etc.) and two (2) years of experience as a PH Envir Compl Specialist 4 (RCP123) or position equivalent. (Please mail or bring a copy of College Transcript or Diploma to Interview—must have official transcript prior to start date). The ability to stoop, bend,  reach, and lift 60 pounds. 

Preferred Qualifications

·         Master’s degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, or related field

·         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

·         Previous employment with any state’s Department of Public Health or a County Board of Health 

·         Two or more years of supervisory/management experience

·         Technical specialist in on-site wastewater, food service, or other programs

·         Current Certifications:

o    Level II Inspector, Onsite Sewage Management Program

o    Food Service Standardization

o    Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM)

o    Certified Swimming Pool Operator (CPO)

 

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.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, which included the completion of 27 semester hours (or 40 quarter hours) in laboratory science (e.g., chemistry, biology, geology, physics, etc.) and two (2) years of experience as a PH Envir Compl Specialist 4 (RCP123) or position equivalent.

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