PH Envir Compl Specialist 4

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Environmental Health Specialist, Level 4 or 5

Environmental Land Use Team Leader

Posted Date: June 26, 2024

Closing Date: July 6, 2024

Position Type: 1 Full-Time Position

Location: Dougherty County Environmental Health Office/ 240 Pine Ave/ Albany, GA

Paygrade and Salary: L-$58,547.06, M-$66,168.17

(Salary based on qualifications/work experience)

Job Code(s): RCP123, RCP124

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

• Serves as the Land Use Team Leader for the On-Site Sewage, Drinking and Irrigation Water Wells, and the Rabies Surveillance and Control Programs.

• Serves in a lead role and supervises the work of other Environmentalists

• Performs inspections, interviews, investigations, and technical reviews for an environmental health program in a public health department.

• Investigates complaints and recommends enforcement action as necessary.

• Fieldwork may require working in adverse weather conditions.

• Investigates/responds to potential health hazards

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

• May drive company vehicles (valid driver's license required)

• Responds to Public Health Emergencies

• Provides exceptional customer service and maintains HIPAA Standards.

• Perform all other 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.) and one (1) year of experience at the lower level PH Envir Compl Specialist 3 (RCP122) or equivalent position.. (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 60 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree

• 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

• Previous supervisory/management experience

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 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 position equivalent.

Additional Information

• Agency Logo: Requisition ID: REG03WZ

• Number of Openings: 1

• Shift: Day Job

• Internal Contact Name: Tischkia R Joiner

• Internal Contact Email: Tischkia.Joiner@dph.ga.gov

• Posting End Date: Jul 6, 2024