Environmental Health Specialist 1
Job description
ORGANIZATION SUMMARY: Dekalb County Board of Health works to protect, promote and improve the health of those who live, work, and play in DeKalb County. We are committed to our mission through service quality, diversity, innovation, a professional workforce, and leadership. Our vision is to be the leader in creating a healthier DeKalb through information, education, empowerment, partnerships, policies and planning, quality, and excellence. We invite you to come and be a part of our team. For more information about our agency please visit https://www. dekalbhealth.net.
WHAT WE OFFER: A generous benefits package, which includes employee retirement plan; 12 paid holidays annually; vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision, legal, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, health, and child-care spending account.
SALARY INFORMATION: $42,819 Annual/ Pay Grade H/Job Code RCP120
Under direct supervision and in a training status, this position performs critical regulatory functions in environmental health areas that include food protection, tourist accommodations, land use, vector control (including West Nile Virus), rabies/home quarantine, swimming pools, air quality, radon, body crafting, and the lead programs, etc. Investigates complaints and provides environmental health education and technical assistance to the public, community, and officials. Assists in the 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, county, and state agencies. Interprets Local, State and Federal environmental health laws and regulations.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university which included the completion of 27 semester hours (or 40 quarter hours) in laboratory sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology, geology, physics, etc.).
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