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Environmental Health Specialist - Walton
Government Jobs, Monroe, Georgia, United States, 30655
Environmental Health Specialist
The Walton County Environmental Health Office is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist. Under supervision, assists the Environmental Health program in Walton County to include inspection/permitting/consultation for the Food Service Program, On-Site Sewage Program, Body Art Program, Tourist Accommodation Program, Public Swimming Pool Program, and Rabies Control to ensure compliance of state rules and regulations. Investigate all assigned health-related complaints received and perform all environmental health office duties such as filing, letter writing, data entry, etc. Use of personal vehicle at State reimbursement rate will be required. As an Environmental Health Specialist within the Walton County Health Department at the Georgia Department of Public Health, 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. Job Responsibilities
Conducts scheduled and surprise inspections of assigned facilities and settings, which may include restaurants, hotels, hospitals, schools, commercial and industrial settings, recreational areas, and other settings with applicable safety and health requirements. Enforces applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations including food handling regulations, sanitation regulations. Investigates food poisoning and similar community health outbreaks to determine probable origins, causes, and available mitigating or corrective actions. Implements environmental protection regulations and health standards for business, public, and residential areas. Drafts inspection reports to document inspection findings. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
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.). Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university which included the completion of 27 semester hours (or 40 quarter hours) in laboratory sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology, geology, physics, etc.) AND One year of experience at the lower level PH Environmental Health Specialist I or position equivalent AND Attendance and completion of the Georgia Environmental Health Training class. Copy of Transcripts must be submitted
with the application. Annual salary $47,600 plus, generous benefits include 13 paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement plans. No phone calls, applications accepted ONLINE ONLY
through the link posted. Additional Information
Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break. Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary. DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. As an employee of DPH, 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. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov. DPH is 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.
The Walton County Environmental Health Office is seeking an Environmental Health Specialist. Under supervision, assists the Environmental Health program in Walton County to include inspection/permitting/consultation for the Food Service Program, On-Site Sewage Program, Body Art Program, Tourist Accommodation Program, Public Swimming Pool Program, and Rabies Control to ensure compliance of state rules and regulations. Investigate all assigned health-related complaints received and perform all environmental health office duties such as filing, letter writing, data entry, etc. Use of personal vehicle at State reimbursement rate will be required. As an Environmental Health Specialist within the Walton County Health Department at the Georgia Department of Public Health, 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. Job Responsibilities
Conducts scheduled and surprise inspections of assigned facilities and settings, which may include restaurants, hotels, hospitals, schools, commercial and industrial settings, recreational areas, and other settings with applicable safety and health requirements. Enforces applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations including food handling regulations, sanitation regulations. Investigates food poisoning and similar community health outbreaks to determine probable origins, causes, and available mitigating or corrective actions. Implements environmental protection regulations and health standards for business, public, and residential areas. Drafts inspection reports to document inspection findings. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
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.). Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university which included the completion of 27 semester hours (or 40 quarter hours) in laboratory sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology, geology, physics, etc.) AND One year of experience at the lower level PH Environmental Health Specialist I or position equivalent AND Attendance and completion of the Georgia Environmental Health Training class. Copy of Transcripts must be submitted
with the application. Annual salary $47,600 plus, generous benefits include 13 paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement plans. No phone calls, applications accepted ONLINE ONLY
through the link posted. Additional Information
Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break. Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary. DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. As an employee of DPH, 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. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov. DPH is 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.