Polk EHS 1 , 2, or 3

Posting number: 2026-00872

Department: District 1-1 County Position

Division: 4054937111

Job classification: PH Envir Compl Specialist 1

Posting type: Open

Categories: Environmental Services

Summary

Pay Grade: I

 

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.

This position is located at the Polk County Environmental Health Department in Cedartown, Georgia. This position is an unclassified, full-time position working 40 hours per week.  Please complete your online application listing current and previous employers plus detailed job duties.

EH1 - $48,062.40
EH2 - $52,348.56
EH3 - $57,063.60

Examples of duties

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.

• Assists with preparation sampling plans and collects samples in accordance with established procedures.
• Conducts on-site inspections at assigned facilities to determine compliance with environmental health codes in accordance with established procedures.
• Performs follow-up inspections as required to monitor correction of non-compliance deficiencies in accordance with established procedures.
• Informs facility officials of inspection results and any corrective measures needed for achieving compliance in a timely manner.
• Conducts investigations into possible causes of illnesses based on accepted public health procedures and completes applicable reports in a timely manner.
• Prepares sampling plan and collects samples in accordance with established environmental health procedures.
• Calibrates equipment as necessary.
• Notifies supervisor immediately when imminent health hazards are found.
• Learns to interpret regulatory issues, technical Issues, and analytical data to document compliance.
• Reviews permit applications; drafts, modifies and issues permits in accordance with established procedures.
• Reviews field implementation of plans to ensure compliance with the environmental health laws, rules and regulations in accordance with established procedures.
• Assists in the completion of permit applications and other correspondences as needed.
• Conducts field evaluations according to established procedures.
• Learns to investigate complaints, provides environmental education and technical assistance.
• Responds to complaints and requests for service from the public in a professional and courteous and timely manner.
• Notifies the complainant of investigation results in a timely manner.
• Promptly refers individuals to other appropriate agencies or resources for problem solutions.
• Learns to perform inspections, interviews, technical reviews and recommends enforcement actions as needed.
• Gathers evidence and initiates appropriate enforcement action to bring a non-compliance facility/property into compliance in an expeditious manner.
• Participates in negotiations with the regulated community to resolve non-compliance issues as required.
• Monitors the progress of compliance schedules, maintains accurate status records and initiates enforcement actions as the situation
• Provides factual testimony in formal legal proceedings; acts as a witness, provides case support to the legal community and provides technical and regulatory support for criminal or civil investigations as required.
• Learns to plan and conduct facility audits and inspections.
• Assists in conducting public health educational activities at schools, facilities, professional association meetings and for individuals when requested.
• Participates in public hearings and meetings to provide technical expertise regarding environmental health issues as required.
• Provides ongoing consultation to the public, regulated community and enforcement personnel regarding the intent of environmental health codes.
• Assists in the administration and coordination of certification programs as required. 
• Assists with the revision of environmental health rules and regulations according to established guidelines.
• Learns to review permit applications; drafts, modifies and issues permits in accordance with the rules, regulations and established procedures.
• Responds to environmental health emergencies and conducts safety evaluations according to established guidelines.
• Evaluates environmental health and safety risks at controlled and uncontrolled sites and selects a level of safety for conducting required work.
• Maintains 24-hour capability of responding to environmental health emergencies.
• Maintains and performs timely updates to emergency response plans.
• Utilizes assessment models to determine potential risk and makes protective action recommendations.
• Reports and documents immediately any exposures to hazardous and unsafe conditions.
• Provides information to the public, regulated community, and enforcement officers regarding the environmental laws and regulations.
• Assists with data collection and evaluation according to established procedures.
• Performs injury prevention activities in accordance with acceptable health and safety practices.
• Monitors and assesses progress and acceptability of programs according to established procedures.
• Completes required forms and reports according to local protocols and standards of promptness.
• Manages equipment and supply inventories to conduct monitoring and analytical procedures as needed.
• Assists with generating periodic statistical reports used to evaluate program's effectiveness and determine the performance of individual facilities.
• Assist with managing multiple data bases and prepares information or special reports as requested by the federal, state and local government or other interested parties.
• Prepares and issues compliance letters and other general correspondence as required.
• Reviews permit requirements and regulations in order to ensure compliance with state and federal environmental laws.
• Participates in unit, agency and state meetings as required to maintain knowledge of environmental health programs.
• Reads, interprets, communicates and applies information disseminated from policy directives.
• Reads and evaluates professional literature as appropriate to maintain current knowledge of environmental health issues.
• Incorporates knowledge of pertinent new trends and developments into the performance of other responsibilities.
• Participates in professional development training to stay current with technologies and environmental health laws and regulations.

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.).

Supplemental 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

CBH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. CBH may contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
  
 The District Human Resource Department must receive an official transcript and/or proof of licenses, certifications prior to employment.
  
 The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening, E-Verify, reference check and a criminal background check.
  
 As an employee of CBH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
 

Must be within a reasonable commuting distance.  Relocation assistance is not provided.

ADA Statement

CBOH 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, contact 706-295-6704. 

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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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.  CBH 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, 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.