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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

Job Responsibilities

Manages a comprehensive district wide public health environmental health program of regulatory review and enforcement in the area of environmental health. Directs subordinate staff.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conducts research pertaining to environmental and energy related issues in order to develop needed plans and policies
• Directs environmental health or protection program activities that provide technical assistance and regulatory interpretation of environmental health/protection laws to other agencies and the public
• Manages human resources and directs administrative activities for environmental health/protection employees
• May manage/monitor budgets, grants and/or other funding sources relative to an environmental program
• Provides technical expertise and testimony regarding complex environmental issues
• Recommends and assists with preparation and/or drafting of proposed (or desired changes in) laws, regulations, and rules needed for optimum management of the environment
• Directs subordinate supervisors and staff
• Will manage large numbers of agency staff or have large scope of responsibility with agency
• Conducts administrative duties to include training, data management, general correspondence, and equipment maintenance
• Creates and maintains a high performance environment characterized by positive leadership and a strong team orientation
• Develops and manages environmental health programs to meet the environmental health needs of the assigned county
• May coordinate or implement comprehensive injury prevention and safety programs
• Provides direct service in special programs and highly technical fields and initiates, negotiates, and implements public health enforcement actions as appropriate
• Reviews and/or prepares applications, permits and technical reports
• Initiates, negotiates and implements public health enforcement actions as appropriate