This is a full-time positions available with the Wayne County Health Department in Jesup (Wayne County), GA.

Under direct supervision, performs Environmental Health inspections for the Wayne County Health Department. Services include inspections for food service establishments, individual on-site sewage management systems, and tourist accommodations. Performs public services such as water samples, institutional evaluations, complaint investigations, rabies control, swimming pool evaluations, and other related activities. Provide Environmental Health education and technical assistance to the general public, regulated community, and officials. Responsible for office duties within the Environmental Health section that includes telephone conversations and person-to-person contacts. Also, responsible for correspondence and filing duties within the office. 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.).

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health Services. Level I Inspector's Certification for On-Site Sewage Management Systems. Successful completion of the GA Environmental Health "Soils Course" and received Level II Inspector's Certification.

Benefits:

40-hour work week (Monday – Friday), 13 paid holidays/yr., 3 weeks each of annual & sick leave/yr., a defined benefit retirement plan including a 401(K) plan with a matching employer contribution, health and payroll deductible flexible benefits including employee, spouse and child life, AD&D, dental, vision, legal, long term care, short and long-term disability and specified illness options are available. Also, medical/child care spending accounts can be established in addition to deferred compensation – 457.

Additional Information:

The Southeast Health District (SEHD) encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals.

A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information:

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

Southeast Health District accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. SEHD will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

As an employee of SEHD, 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.

SEHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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 necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection 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.

Applicant selected will be required to provide an "official" college transcript, if applicable. The SEHD may contact education institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

Drug and Medical Screening may be required. Fingerprint Criminal Records Investigation is required.