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Location : Brunswick, GA
Job Type: Full Time Salaried
Job Number: 2026-00118
Division/Section: District 9-1 County Position
Opening Date: 03/06/2026
Closing Date: 9/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
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
• 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

Coordinate and manage required Environmental Health program trainings for health district. Requires travel throughout all eight counties of the Coastal Health District. Position based in Brunswick but will travel throughout the district.
Starting salary-$58,547.04, based on qualifications
All Coastal Health District, County Health Department employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Dispensing site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours
Job Responsibilities
-Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive training program for Coastal Health District's environmental health staff in the following areas: Food, Pools, Tourists Accommodations, Rabies, and Body Art.
-Coordinate/oversee training program for Environmental Health professionals and associated members of the general public in the following areas: ServSafe and Certified Pool Operator.
-Serve as a District Food Standard and coordinate with other standards to ensure district compliance with state food code training requirements.
-Maintain Environmental Health staff certification and training database/spreadsheet to track needs and expirations.
-May assume the responsibilities of county Environmental Health staff who are on leave or in training for an extended length of time and during position vacancies.
Minimum Qualifications
Min qualifications- 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.) AND One year of experience at the lower level PH Envir Compl Specialist 3 (RCP122) or position equivalent
CHD required qualifications-Two years of experience as EHS 3, Current Georgia Certification Level 1 & 2 in On-Site Sewage Management, Completion of Standardization on GA Food Code, Certified Pool Inspector, successful completion of the ICS 300, completion of the Georgia Environmental Health Training class.
Preferred experience and qualifications:

• GEHA/NEHA Registered Environmental Health Specialist
• Experience training Environmental Health Staff
• Servesafe Instructor and/or CPO instructor certification
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Additional Information
For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit http://team.georgia.gov/
Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Package-Educational Support Leave and 3 weeks each accrued Annual and Sick Leave
• Defined Benefit retirement plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Specified Illness
• Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)
Additional Perks
• A supportive and rewarding work environment
• Physical Activity Breaks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount program
• Tuition Assistance
To learn more about the Coastal Health District visit -
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted via email 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.
*Coastal Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer*
The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), notify this agency of your request by the closing date of this announcement.
Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following
Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting
Reference Checks & Immunizations Required
* May be subject to pre-employment drug screen
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?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience training Environmental Health Services staff?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a Servesafe and/or certified CPO instructor?

• Yes
• No

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Are you currently Registered as an Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) or Registered Sanitarian (RS) by the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) or Recognized Credentialing of a state or county board having equivalent standards as NEHA?

• Registered EH Specialist
• Registered Sanitarian
• Both
• No

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Do you meet the following required 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 sciences (e.g., chemistry, biology, geology, physics, etc.) AND One year of experience at the lower level PH Envir Compl Specialist 3 (RCP122) or position equivalent AND completion of the Georgia Environmental Health Training class. Current Georgia Certification Level 1 & 2 in On-Site Sewage Management, Certified as Pool Inspector Operator?

• No
• Yes

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What is your level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite?

• Beginner
• Intermediate: Requires some guidance
• Advanced: Can train others
• Expert: Able to create pivot tables

Required Question