District Four-Environmental Health Director

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Who 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 play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths 
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – 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 you

The Environmental Health District Director manages a comprehensive district wide public health environmental health program of regulatory review and enforcement in the area of environmental health.

Job Responsibilities:

• Directs subordinate EH staff. Creates and maintains a high-performance environment characterized by positive leadership and a strong team orientation
• Manages human resource and employee relations functions.
• Develops short-term (one year) and long-term (five year) goals and strategies for the district environmental health program.
• Directs environmental health programs for the district that provide technical assistance and expertise to county EHS, government agencies, corporations, contractors and the general public.
• Directs the preparation and administration of the district environmental health program budget and the coordination of funding sources.
• Directs the recommendation, preparation and/or drafting of proposed laws, regulations and rules consistent with administrative procedures.
• Directs the evaluation of technical documents, environmental and public health issues, and facilities using sound engineering and scientific principles.
• Provides technical expertise and testimony regarding environmental health issues in the community.
• Interacts with all levels of local, state and federal governments/agencies and officials in a way that promotes respect, encourages cooperation and contributes to excellent performance.
• Maintain a consistent, high quality, customer focused orientation when conducting business and providing services or products to clients, general public and other internal/external customers.
• Knowledge of EH Emergency Response plan and ESF 8 responsibilities, and Incident Command Structure.
• Maintains knowledge of current policies, laws, trends, and developments in the field of environmental health and applies pertinent new knowledge to performance of other responsibilities.
• Serves as the liaison to the DPH-EH office.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, which included the completion of 27 semester hours (or 40 quarter hours) in laboratory science (e.g., chemistry, biology, geology, physics, etc.) and four (4) years of full-time professional level experience equivalent to a PH Envir Compl Specialist 4 (RCP123), which includes two (2) years in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role; or three (3) years as a County Mgr. PH Environ Hlth (RCM060) or position equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in environmental health, Public Health or related field;
• Current registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist or Sanitarian by the National Environmental Health Association or an equivalent recognized credentialing board.
• Training: Fundamentals of the Georgia PMP;
• Completion of NIMS courses 100, 200, 700, and 800.
• Completion of Manager or Leadership Development program
• Completion of NIMS 300 and 400.

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