Environmental Health Specialist 1, 2 or 3

PH Environmental Health Specialist 1, 2, or 3This listing closes on 9/13/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).Employer: Georgia Department of Public Health (GA)Salary: $46,612.25 - $55,964.48 AnnuallyLocation: Forsyth County - Cumming, GAJob Type: Full Time SalariedJob Number: 2026-00996Division/Section: District 2 County PositionUnit: District 2 - EH Forsyth Co.Opening Date: 08/31/2026Closing Date: 9/13/2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)DescriptionWho 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 playEnjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia ResidentsWork with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengthsAchieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term careerTake Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your roleFeel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like youAs an PH Environmental Health Specialist 1, 2, or 3 within the District Two PH Environmental Health Services. At District Two, 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. District 2 Public Health serves 13 counties in northeast Georgia, including Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, and White counties. One of the fastest growing regions in the state, District 2 includes rural and urban communities with diverse public health challenges. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.Job ResponsibilitiesEH Specialist 1:Under supervision, assists in performing inspections, interviews, and technical reviews for an environmental health program in a public health department. Assists in investigating complaints and recommending enforcement action as necessary. This is the entry level position for the Environmental Health Specialist job series. Incumbents in the job may require additional training or experience to attain full proficiency in some or all of the job responsibilities.This is the entry level position for the Environmental Compliance/ Environmental Health Specialist job series. Incumbents in the job may require additional training or experience to attain full proficiency in some or all of the job responsibilities. Under supervision of the EH Manager:Learns to interpret regulatory issues, technical issues, and analytical data to properly enforce regulations and document compliance.Learns to evaluate programs for compliance with environmental laws/rules, and recommend monitoring and corrective/enforcement actions.Learns to conduct environmental evaluations, technical reviews, and inspections.Upon completion of adequate training under supervision of EH Manager as assigned will:Provide inspection/permitting/consultation for compliance of state regulations in the Food Service, Body Art, and Swimming Pool Programs.Provide inspection/permitting/consultation for compliance of state regulations for new or repaired on-site sewage management systems.Investigate health-related complaintsEH Specialist 2:Under general to limited supervision, performs inspections, conducts interviews and technical reviews and recommends enforcement actions as needed. Investigates complaints and provides environmental health education and technical assistance to the general public, regulated community and officials. Interprets regulatory and technical issues and analytical data to document compliance with State, Federal, and local environmental health laws and regulations. Implements countywide programs for compliance, monitoring, enforcement and corrective action in conjunction with environmental health laws, rules and regulations. Serves as a compliance officer and primary liaison between public health agencies and facilities, municipalities, institutions, organizations and county and state agencies.EH Specialist 3:Under limited supervision, functions as a technical specialist for Environmental Health. Performs inspections, interviews, and technical reviews. Investigates complaints and recommends enforcement action as necessary. Provides Environmental Health education and technical assistance to the general public and regulated community. Implements local and district wide programs for compliance, monitoring, evaluation, enforcement, and corrective action in conjunction with Environmental Health laws, rules and regulations. Serves as the compliance officer and primary liaison between Public Health Agency, regulated facilities and other county and state agencies. Interprets regulatory issues, technical issues, and analytical data to document compliance with State, Federal, and Local Environmental Health laws and regulations. May serve as a technical specialist in a specific program area. May be a sole worker in a county or may work in a multi-county area. May be a lead worker for a large program within the county. May supervise professional and/or paraprofessional environmental health staff.Minimum QualificationsEHS I 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 of Science in Environmental HealthExperience with data entry systemsExperience with field electronic applications/softwareExperience with public relationsEHS II Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university which included the completion of forty (40) quarter hours (or 27 semester hours) in laboratory sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology, geology, physics, etc.) AND One year of experience at the lower level (RCP120) or position equivalent. Preferred Qualifications:Attendance and completion of the GA EH training programCompletion of Standardization on the Georgia Food CodeCompletion of level I and II Certification in the On-Site Sewage Management System Program if assigned duties include Onsite SewageExperience with data entry systems and/or DHDEHS III Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university which included the completion of forty (40) quarter hours (or 27 semester hours) of laboratory sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology, geology, physics, etc.) AND One year of experience at the lower level PH Envir Compl Specialist 2 (RCP121) or position equivalent AND attendance and completion of the GA EH training program. Preferred Qualifications:3+ years experience in Environmental HealthCompletion of all On-Site Sewage Management System CertificationsCompletion of NIMS courses 100, 200, 700, & 800Completion of Standardization on the GA Food CodeServSafe certifiedExperience with data entry (i.e. Digital Health Department system)Additional InformationTo be considered for employment at District 2 Public Health you must complete an online application. This job application can be found at Click on "About DPH" and then "Careers", locate position then click "Apply" to begin your application. Please make sure you have selected the specific job you are interested in and qualified for. You will receive an email or telephone call if you are selected to participate in the interview process.