What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Health Specialist 3 position at DeKalb Public Health (GA)?
Salary
$51,812.00 Annually
Location
DeKalb County, GA
Job Type
Full Time Salaried
Job Number
2025-10341
Division/Section
District 3-5 County Position
Opening Date
12/01/2025
Closing Date
1/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
We are Accepting Applications for the Following Position:
Environmental Health Specialist 3 (10280)
Founded in the 1920s and headquartered in Decatur, GA, DeKalb Public Health (DKPH) works to protect, promote and improve the health and well-being of all DeKalb County residents.
Our vision is for a healthier DeKalb where all residents have equitable access to public health resources and live healthy lives. If you have a passion for people and are looking to make an impact on the health of the community, we invite you to join our team! For more information about our agency please visit dekalbpublichealth.com.
Exceptional Benefits Include
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Environmental Health
SALARY INFORMATION: $51,812.00 Annually / JCCP Code RCP122 / Pay Grade J
Job Responsibilities
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.
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: In addition to the minimum qualifications, preference will be given to applicants who have experience in one or more of the following areas: Environmental Health, Retail Food Safety, FDA Retail Program Standards or Grant-Related Work, Project Management, Develop/Delivering Trainings, Presentations or Webinars.
Additional Information
NOTE: Thank you for your interest in DKPH. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide application status by phone or email. All qualified candidates will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview.
Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. We have the right to close any position at any time for any reason.
Employment with DeKalb Public Health is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. Requirements for this position may be subject to: Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Previous Employment Reference Check, Specific Immunizations, Motor vehicle check, and/or Education and/or Licensure verification.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY FOR THIS POSITION & COMPLETE APPLICATION IN: ”Career Opportunities” at Job Opportunities | Locations: dekalb county | Sorted by Posting Date descending | JOB OPPORTUNITIES (governmentjobs.com)If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: jannise.gray1@dph.ga.gov.
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 & sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.
Standard Benefits For Part-Time Employees
Part-time employees receive the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and paid parental leave.
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The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department. Do you accept these conditions?
Have you ever worked for the Agency DeKalb Board of Health/ DeKalb Public Health that you are applying for?
Are you a current employee of DeKalb Public Health?
What is your highest level of education completed?
Have you completed at least 27 semester hours or 40 quarter hours in laboratory sciences such as chemistry, biology, geology, or physics?
Do you have any experience working in Environmental Health (e.g., sanitation, water quality, or vector control)?
Do you have experience in food safety or food service inspections?
Are you comfortable performing field inspections and investigations as part of your daily responsibilities?
Are you willing and able to travel within DeKalb County to perform onsite inspections and investigations?
Do you have experience communicating technical information to the public or business owners in a clear and professional manner?
Do you have experience in FDA Retail Program Standards or Grant Related Work?
Do you have experience in Project Management?
Do you have experience in Developing / Delivering Trainings?
Do you have experience in Presentations or Webinars?
Employer Georgia Department of Public Health (GA)
Address 200 Piedmont Ave, SE
West Tower
Atlanta, Georgia, 30334
Website http://dph.georgia.gov
$51,812.00 Annually
Location
DeKalb County, GA
Job Type
Full Time Salaried
Job Number
2025-10341
Division/Section
District 3-5 County Position
Opening Date
12/01/2025
Closing Date
1/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
We are Accepting Applications for the Following Position:
Environmental Health Specialist 3 (10280)
Founded in the 1920s and headquartered in Decatur, GA, DeKalb Public Health (DKPH) works to protect, promote and improve the health and well-being of all DeKalb County residents.
Our vision is for a healthier DeKalb where all residents have equitable access to public health resources and live healthy lives. If you have a passion for people and are looking to make an impact on the health of the community, we invite you to join our team! For more information about our agency please visit dekalbpublichealth.com.
Exceptional Benefits Include
- 13 Paid Holidays
- 3 Weeks Annual Leave
- 3 Weeks Sick Leave
- Flexible Schedules within our core working hours of M-F 8:15am-5pm
- Pension Plan
- Employer 401K Match
- Payroll Deductible Health Benefits
- Payroll Deductible Flex Benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Worksite Wellness
- Diverse Workforce
- Opportunities for Growth
- Hybrid teleworking option for eligible positions after probation
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Environmental Health
SALARY INFORMATION: $51,812.00 Annually / JCCP Code RCP122 / Pay Grade J
Job Responsibilities
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.
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: In addition to the minimum qualifications, preference will be given to applicants who have experience in one or more of the following areas: Environmental Health, Retail Food Safety, FDA Retail Program Standards or Grant-Related Work, Project Management, Develop/Delivering Trainings, Presentations or Webinars.
Additional Information
NOTE: Thank you for your interest in DKPH. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide application status by phone or email. All qualified candidates will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview.
Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. We have the right to close any position at any time for any reason.
Employment with DeKalb Public Health is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. Requirements for this position may be subject to: Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Previous Employment Reference Check, Specific Immunizations, Motor vehicle check, and/or Education and/or Licensure verification.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY FOR THIS POSITION & COMPLETE APPLICATION IN: ”Career Opportunities” at Job Opportunities | Locations: dekalb county | Sorted by Posting Date descending | JOB OPPORTUNITIES (governmentjobs.com)If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: jannise.gray1@dph.ga.gov.
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 & sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.
Standard Benefits For Part-Time Employees
Part-time employees receive the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and paid parental leave.
01
The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department. Do you accept these conditions?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever worked for the Agency DeKalb Board of Health/ DeKalb Public Health that you are applying for?
- Yes
- No
Are you a current employee of DeKalb Public Health?
- Yes
- No
What is your highest level of education completed?
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- High School Diploma
- GED
Have you completed at least 27 semester hours or 40 quarter hours in laboratory sciences such as chemistry, biology, geology, or physics?
- Yes
- No
Do you have any experience working in Environmental Health (e.g., sanitation, water quality, or vector control)?
- Yes
- No
Do you have experience in food safety or food service inspections?
- Yes
- No
Are you comfortable performing field inspections and investigations as part of your daily responsibilities?
- Yes
- No
Are you willing and able to travel within DeKalb County to perform onsite inspections and investigations?
- Yes
- No
Do you have experience communicating technical information to the public or business owners in a clear and professional manner?
- Yes
- No
Do you have experience in FDA Retail Program Standards or Grant Related Work?
- Yes
- No
Do you have experience in Project Management?
- Yes
- No
Do you have experience in Developing / Delivering Trainings?
- Yes
- No
Do you have experience in Presentations or Webinars?
- Yes
- No
Employer Georgia Department of Public Health (GA)
Address 200 Piedmont Ave, SE
West Tower
Atlanta, Georgia, 30334
Website http://dph.georgia.gov
Salary : $51,812