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Summary

Confidential Client is recruiting a Public Health Environmental Health Specialist (levels 1, 2, or 3) to join District Two Environmental Health Services. This full-time role is based in Northlake, GA. The position includes inspections, complaint investigations, technical reviews, program implementation, and community outreach. Travel, some weekend/non-traditional hours, and submission of transcripts with application are required.

• Location: Northlake, GA
• Employment type: Full time
• Salary: $46,612.20 – $55,964.50 per year (source)
• Note: When applying, include your transcripts. Must be willing and able to work some weekends and travel as required.

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What You’ll Do

• Conduct environmental health inspections and technical reviews across programs such as Food Service, Body Art, Swimming Pools, and On-Site Sewage Management.
• Investigate health-related complaints and recommend enforcement or corrective actions.
• Provide education, consultation, and technical assistance to the public, regulated community, and local officials.
• Interpret regulatory and analytical data to document compliance with State, Federal, and local environmental health laws and regulations.
• Implement county- and district-wide compliance, monitoring, and enforcement programs.
• Serve as a compliance officer and primary liaison between Confidential Client, regulated facilities, and other agencies.
• For senior levels (EH Specialist 3): act as a technical specialist or lead worker, and possibly supervise or mentor other environmental health staff.

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Minimum Qualifications

EHS I (Entry level)

• Bachelor’s degree (accredited) with completion of 27 semester or 40 quarter hours in laboratory sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology, geology, physics).
• Under supervision, performs inspections, interviews, and technical reviews; additional training/experience may be required to reach full proficiency.

EHS II

• Bachelor’s degree with 40 quarter hours (or 27 semester hours) in laboratory sciences AND one year of experience at the lower level (or equivalent).

EHS III

• Bachelor’s degree with 40 quarter hours (or 27 semester hours) in laboratory sciences AND one year of experience at the lower level PH Environmental Compliance Specialist 2 (or equivalent) AND completion of the GA EH training program.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health.
• 3+ years’ experience in Environmental Health (for senior roles).
• GA EH Training Program completion.
• Standardization on the Georgia Food Code.
• On-Site Sewage Management System Certifications (level I & II, if assigned).
• ServSafe certification.
• Completion of NIMS 100, 200, 700, & 800.
• Experience with data entry systems and field electronic applications (e.g., Digital Health Department systems).
• Public relations or community outreach experience.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range (posted): $46,612.20 – $55,964.50 per year.
• Benefits include state retirement, deferred compensation options, 13 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.
• Wellness breaks and support for healthy lifestyles are available per Confidential Client policy.

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Additional Information

• This role may require pre-employment drug screening and a criminal records check (fingerprinting) where applicable.
• As a condition of employment, employees may be required to assist in emergency response activities.
• Incomplete applications may not be considered. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps.
• This position may close once a satisfactory applicant pool is identified.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

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