PH Environmental Compliance Specialist 4
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Exceptional Benefits Include:
· 13 Paid Holidays
· 3 Weeks Annual Leave
· 3 Weeks Sick Leave
· Flexibility within our core working hours of M- F 8 am – 5 pm
· Hybrid teleworking options for eligible positions
· Employer 401K match
· Student Loan Repayment
· Employee Education Reimbursement
· Payroll Deductible Health Benefits
· Pension Plan
· Flexible Spending Accounts
· Worksite Wellness Activities
· Employee Recognition Program
· Diverse Workforce
· Opportunities for Advancement
Purpose of the Position: Under limited supervision, performs inspections, interviews and technical reviews for an environmental health program in a public health department. Investigates complaints and recommends enforcement action as necessary. May also serve in a lead role and/or supervise work of assigned staff. May serve as the sole environmental health specialist providing environmental health program services in a single multi-county area. This position works to promote and protect the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas Counties.
Essential Functions, included but not limited to:
• Ensures compliance with state and local rules and regulations associated with the Food Service, Swimming Pool, and Tourist Accommodation programs
• Inspects and investigates facilities for compliance with applicable health and sanitation laws and regulations within assigned programs
• Monitors, tracks, and maintain records on compliance
• Supervises and plans work of assigned staff
• Initiates, negotiates, and implements enforcement and other actions as appropriate
• Investigates and responds to complaints of potential health hazards and requests for service
• Provides Public Health technical assistance and regulatory interpretation of environmental health codes
Minimum Qualifications: EHS 4 - 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.) and one (1) year of experience at the lower level PH Envir Compl. Specialist 3 (RCP122) or equivalent position. Note: Any agency-specified certification/training that may be experience.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in public health or a laboratory science, current Registered Environmental Health Specialist credential, current standardization in Food Service inspections, current Certified Pool Operator certification, current Level I or Level II On-site Sewage Management Systems Inspector certification, previous supervision experience.
Work Conditions & Physical Demands A combination of office and field work. Office work entails data entry, filing, and customer interaction both in-person and via phone. Field work involves inspections of facilities and requires sufficient mobility to move through workspaces and view areas under shelving and equipment. Swimming pool inspections primarily take place outdoors during warm weather months (April – September). Lifting of items during normal work should not exceed 25 pounds.
Salary Information: $61,706.94 Annually/ Pay Grade L
*** Current state employees’ salary will be subject to State Personnel Board rule provisions. If you have questions regarding salary, please do not hesitate to contact WA***
Cobb and Douglas Public Health, a nationally accredited health department, headquartered in Marietta, Georgia since 1920 promotes and protects the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas counties in partnership with several other agencies. CDPH is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on age, genetics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, color, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, race or religion.
TO APPLY: In order to successfully apply for a position; the hiring agency requires interested applicants to complete the Cobb & Douglas Public Health’s Online Employment Application. This job application can be found at: www.cdph-ess.com. Click on "Employment Opportunities" and locate this position, click “Apply” and begin your application process.
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Thank you for your interest in CDPH. 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.
Requirements for this position may be subject to: Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Previous Employment Reference Check, Specific Immunizations, Motor vehicle check, and/or Education and/or Licensure verification.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: Natasha.Hart@dph.ga.gov
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