EHS 1 -Effingham

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Springfield, GA

Job Type : Full Time Salaried

Job Number : 2025-10936

Division / Section : District 9-1 County Position

Opening Date : 10 / 21 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 2 / 2025 8 : 59 AM Eastern

Description

Pay Grade : I

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Who we are. We protect lives.The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can :

• Make a Professional Impact - Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team - Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity - Countless opportunities for continuous learning / development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture - Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work - Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

Work as a member of an Environmental Health team to provide Environmental Health assessment and evaluation in Effingham County as a part of the Effingham County Public Health Department. Evaluate programs and facilities for compliance with environmental laws, rules, and regulations. Recommends monitoring and enforcement / corrective actions.

All Coastal Health District County Health Department employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and / or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

Job Responsibilities

1.Performs inspections, interviews and technical reviews and recommends enforcement actions as needed.

2. Investigates complaints and provides environmental health education and technical assistance to the general public, regulated community and officials.

3. Interprets regulatory issues, technical issues and analytical data to document compliance with State, Federal and Local environmental health laws and regulations.

4. Implements county wide programs for compliance, monitoring, enforcement and corrective action in conjunction with environmental health laws, rules and regulations.

5. Serves as compliance officer and primary liaison between Public Health and facilities, municipalities, institutions, organizations, and county and state agencies.

6. Prepares sampling plan and collects samples in accordance with established procedures

7. Plans and conducts audits and inspections of business facilities and personal residences

8. Reviews permit applications; drafts, modifies and issues permits in accordance with the rules, regulations and established procedures

9. Reviews permit requirements and regulations in order to ensure compliance with state and federal environmental laws.

10. Assists with Emergency Preparedness and response

11. Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision

Minimum Qualifications

EHS 1-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.).- $42,819

Additional Information

For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit

Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees

Additional Perks

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Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following

Criminal Background Check / Fingerprinting

Reference Checks & Immunizations Required

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted via email 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 State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement.

Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees

Part-time employees receive the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and paid parental leave.

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Have you completed the GA. Environmental Health Training Class?

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Are you certified as a pool inspector (CPO)?

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Do you have certification as a Food Safety Manager (CFSM)?

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How many years of experience do you have in Environmental Health that is reflected on your resume?

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The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department. Do you accept these conditions?

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Do you have a 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.)?

Required Question