Georgia Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Director at Georgia Department of Public Health (GA), GA
Georgia Department of Public Health (GA), GA · Atlanta, United States Of America · Onsite
- Senior
- Office in Atlanta
About the Department
Pay Grade: O
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.
Directs statewide compliance of the Georgia Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. Establishes policy and procedures in compliance with rules, regulations, and codes. Ensure programs implemented are designed to protect employees and communities served. Directs subordinate staff. Provides direction and influence on agency policy. Reports to the EH Director.
Position Duties
Plans, organizes, and directs the work of the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP) to provide continuous service to internal and external clients.
Manages human resources and employee functions.
Participates in the development and administration of the environmental health and CLPPP budgets; management of programmatic grant (s)
Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the CLPPP
Assures the services provided by the Department are adequate, appropriate, and accessible for the Childhood Lead Poisoning and Prevention Program.
Set priorities and implements goals and objectives to meet or resolve CLPPP problems.
Participates in or assesses internal/external customer needs and develops policies and plans based on data collection, activity reports, planning documents, program plans and objectives.
Develop long-term (five year) and short term (one year) goals and objectives for the assigned CLPPP program and participates in the environmental health branch’s strategic and operational planning.
Plans and organizes assigned CLPPP program structure to meet environmental health branch organizational objectives.
Maintains professional knowledge of current laws, policies, trends and developments in the field of CLPPP and applies pertinent new knowledge to performance of other responsibilities.
Creates and maintains a high-performance environment characterized by positive leadership and a strong team orientation.
Knowledge of EH Emergency Response plan and ESF 8 responsibilities; and Incident Command Structure.
Minimum Qualifications
Other Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Environmental Health, Public Health or related field and 3 years professional level experience performing work related to area of assignment, 1 year of which was in a supervisory role OR Completion of a bachelor degree from an accredited four-year college or university with 27 semester hrs (40 quarter hrs) laboratory science and 5 years professional level experience performing work related to area of assignment, 2 years of which were in a supervisory role
Current Registration as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist or Sanitarian by the National Environmental Health Association or an equivalent recognized credentialing board
- Current Lead Inspector Risk Assessor License
- Current Healthy Homes Specialist or equivalent
- Grant Management experience
- Completion of a Mangers Leadership Course
- Completion of NIMS 100, 200, 300/400, 700, 800
Additional 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.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
Relocation assistance is not provided.
In the event of an identified emergency, you may be required, as a term and condition of DPH employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
ADA Statement
DPH is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, email [email protected].
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not receive an interview. DPH will contact selected applicants to proceed with the application 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.
BENEFITS
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 and sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long-term care, and life insurance.
Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees
Part-time employees are eligible to participate in the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and receive paid parental leave.
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