Environmental Health Metrics Specialist - GA Dept. of Public Health (Job)
Description:
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Job Responsibilities
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- Serves as Environmental Health Metrics Specialist and District Trainer for a 14-county district.
- Plans, coordinates, organizes, and oversees the development and implementation of the Environmental Health (EH) data literacy and performance management program.
- Supports the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and processes related to the Georgia Environmental Health Information System (EHIS) project.
- Develops and maintains district performance measures and metric reporting for environmental health program; reviews and audits data quality using Power BI and Excel; builds dashboards to track performance and trends; leads EHIS and metrics training coordination.
- Tracks staff training needs; develops and delivers training for staff to support consistent performance across the district.
- Assists with onboard training for new staff, provides training and coaching to staff, and provides training opportunities and resources to help staff maintain CEU requirements.
- Provides flexible field support across all 14 counties; performs inspections, permitting, investigations, and other EHS duties within the district; assists with overdue services and backlogs.
- Provides on-site guidance and coaching of staff to reinforce standards, improve consistency, and support staff development standards and performance across all counties.
- Creates and maintains training materials and documents within the District SharePoint system.
- Responds to Public Health Emergencies
Skills/Eligibility:
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Minimum Qualifications
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- Minimum of three (3) years of experience meeting current Georgia requirements for Environmental Health Specialist II, III, IV, or higher.
- Cross-trained and proficient in all core Environmental Health programs and services.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office 365 applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data entry, sorting, filtering, formatting, chart creation, and use of basic formulas and spreadsheets.
(Please mail or bring a copy of College Transcript or Diploma to Interview—must have official transcript prior to start date). This position requires the ability to stoop, bend, reach, and lift up to 60 pounds.
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Additional Information
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Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, or a related field, or current registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) through the Georgia Environmental Health Association or National Environmental Health Association.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience conducting plan reviews, permitting, and inspections across multiple Environmental Health programs.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications to produce professional work for reports, presentations, and similar.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, formulas/functions, pivot tables, charts, data organization, trend analysis, and reporting.
- Experience using Microsoft Power BI for data visualization, dashboard development, reporting, and trend analysis.
- Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in Land Use, Food Service, or other Environmental Health programs/services.
- Experience serving as a district trainer, including food service training, land use training, and performing audits.
- Experience as a course proctor for Certified Food Safety Manager (CFSM) training and/or Certified Pool Operator (CPO) courses
- Experience developing, delivering, or supporting education and training for Environmental Health staff or external partners.