Environmental Health Specialist 1

Job Information

To be considered for this position, an Official Bachelor's level transcript and 3 year motor vehicle report (driving record) must be attached when you submit your application. If your application is not complete, you will not be considered for employment as this information is needed to determine applicant's eligibility for the position. For information on how to obtain your GA driving record, please visit this link:

Description of Duties

Under direct supervision and in a training status, performs restaurant inspections, and complaint investigations for the Public Health Division. Assists in implementation of countywide programs for compliance, monitoring, enforcement and corrective action in conjunction with environmental health laws, rules and regulations. May serve as compliance officer and liaison between Public Health agencies and facilities, municipalities, institutions, organizations and county and state agencies. Interprets Local, State, and Federal environmental health laws and regulations.

Qualifications

Minimum: 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.). 3 Year Motor Vehicle Report & Copy of Official College Transcript must be submitted with application. Motor Vehicle Report & Official Bachelors Transcript will be reviewed to determine eligibility for the position.

Additional Information

GNR Public Health does not accept resumes without a fully completed employment application. Required education credentials, license(s), certification(s) and/or registration(s) must be submitted prior to employment. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. GNR PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Under Title 1 of the ADA, we do not discriminate on the basis of disability in our employment practices. Applicants selected for employment will be subject to the following: Pre-Employment Drug & Medical Screening, Fingerprint Criminal Record Investigation & Reference Checks.

Benefits

Make a difference in the health of your community and earn great benefits too! Full-time employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive network of benefits. Benefits package includes:

• 13 paid holidays per year
• Three weeks of Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• Three weeks of Sick Leave per year
• Retirement plan through the State of Georgia Employee's Retirement System which provides for a defined monthly pension upon retirement
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to supplement pension plan, which includes an agency contribution based on the employee's contribution amount
• Life Insurance
• Payroll deductible health insurance and flexible benefits options including Dental, Vision, Long-term Care, Spouse Life, Dependent Life, AD&D, as well as Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Medical and Childcare Spending Accounts available
• Employees are eligible to become member of the Atlanta Postal Credit Union and/or the Georgia's Own Credit Union.