District 3-5 Environmental Health Director

Salary: $69,134.16 - $91,309.47 Annually
Location : DeKalb County, GA
Job Type: Full Time Salaried
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2025-11553
Division/Section: Environmental Health
Opening Date: 05/26/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Description
Pay Grade: O

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Who We Are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters.

What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits.

• Make a Professional Impact - Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play.
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility - Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and the people of Georgia.
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team - Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths.
• Achieve Career Longevity - Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career.
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture - Work in a 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 yourself.

Job Responsibilities

• Directs subordinate EH staff.
• Creates and maintains a high-performance environment characterized by positive leadership and a strong team orientation
• Manages human resource and employee relations functions.
• Develops short-term (one year) and long-term (five year) goals and strategies for the district environmental health program.
• Directs environmental health programs for the district that provide technical assistance and expertise to county EHS, government agencies, corporations, contractors and the public.
• Directs the preparation and administration of the district environmental health program budget and the coordination of funding sources.
• Directs the recommendation, preparation and/or drafting of proposed laws, regulations and rules consistent with administrative procedures.
• Directs the evaluation of technical documents, environmental and public health issues, and facilities using sound engineering and scientific principles.
• Provides technical expertise and testimony regarding environmental health issues in the community.
• Interacts with all levels of local, state and federal governments/agencies and officials in a way that promotes respect, encourages cooperation and contributes to excellent performance.
• Maintain a consistent, high quality, customer focused orientation when conducting business and providing services or products to clients, public and other internal/external customers.
• Knowledge of EH Emergency Response plan and ESF 8 responsibilities, and Incident Command Structure.
• Maintains knowledge of current policies, laws, trends, and developments in the field of environmental health and applies pertinent new knowledge to performance of other responsibilities.
• Serves as the liaison to the DPH-EH office.

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 Four (4) years of full-time professional level experience equivalent to a PH Envir Compl Specialist 4 (RCP123), which includes two (2) years in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role; OR three (3) years as a County Mgr. PH Environ Hlth (RCM060) or position equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in environmental health, Public Health or related field.
• Current registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist or Sanitarian by the National Environmental Health Association or an equivalent recognized credentialing board.
• Training: Fundamentals of the Georgia PMP.
• Completion of NIMS courses 100, 200, 700, and 800.
• Completion of Manager or Leadership Development program.
• Completion of NIMS 300 and 400.

Additional Information
The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.


The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance is not provided.

In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.


ADA Statement

DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email View email address on click.appcast.io.


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 receive an interview. DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application 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.

BENEFITS

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 and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees

Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.
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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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?

• Yes
• No

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What is your highest level of education completed?

• Doctorate's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate's Degree
• High School Diploma
• GED

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Are you a current employee of the Georgia Department of Public Health?

• No
• Full Time Employee
• Part Time Employee
• Temp or Contractor
• Intern
• Volunteer

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How many years of supervisory experience do you have? (Supervisory experience MUST be shown under work experience on the application.)

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1+ Years
• 2+ Years
• 3+ Years
• More than 4 Years

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How many years' experience do you have in managing program budgets? (Budget management experience MUST be shown under work experience on the application.)

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1+ Years
• 2+ Years
• 3+ Years
• More than 4 Years

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Are you a Registered Environmental Health Specialist or Sanitarian with the National Environmental Health Association or the Georgia Board of Registered Environmental Health Specialists?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800 certification and experience responding to a public health emergency events

• Yes
• No

Required Question