District 9 -1 Lead Coordinator

Posting number: 2026-00409

Department: Environmental Health

Job classification: PH Envir Compl Specialist 2

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Services, Public Health, Management, Miscellaneous, Health Care Support

Summary

Pay Grade: J

 

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.

Examples of duties

• 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. 
  

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 (RCP120) 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.

Supplemental information

The DPH Commissioner and agency leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. 

The use of physical activity breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and help employees meet their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes of physical activity may be allocated per workday, typically in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

State of Georgia employees are subject to the rules of the State Personnel Board regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) as valid. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degrees, diplomas, licensures, and other relevant credentials.

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