Pay Grade: J - Click HERE for Video Who We Are . We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in communities throughout the state. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing for and responding to disasters. What We Offer. As a member of the DPH team, you will join a group of passionate individuals dedicated to serving Georgians. Regardless of your role, you will contribute to protecting lives while enjoying a wide range of benefits. 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 the people of Georgia. Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team – Collaborate with employees who share ideas and leverage collective strengths. Achieve Career Longevity – Take advantage of opportunities for learning and development that support a long-term career. Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Work in a 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 yourself. - Certification as a Georgia Lead Inspector/ Risk Assessor will be required within 120 days of starting employment. - Job Responsibilities Primarily serve as District Lead and Healthy Home Coordinator for the assigned health district. Conducting case reviews, inspections and risk assessments. Writing reports. Providing guidance and education to families and the medical community. Coordinating outreach to a variety of audiences. Conducting enforcement activities. Serving as topic expert for the district in childhood lead poisoning. - Local travel is required for this position. - 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.) AND one (1) year of experience at the lower-level PH Envir Compl Specialist 1 (RCP 120) OR equivalent position. Note: Any agency-specified certification/training that may be experience. Preferred Qualifications:Master’s degree in public health or environmental health/science. Completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university which included the. Completion of at least 27 semester hours (or 40 quarter hours) of laboratory sciences (e.g chemistry, biology, geology, physics, etc.) Certified Georgia Lead Inspector/ Risk Assessor. Certified Healthy Homes Specialist. - A copy of college transcript must be included when applying for this position. -