Salary : $32,170.90 Annually
Location : Columbus, GA
Job Type: Full Time Salaried
Job Number: 2025-11514
Division/Section: District 7 County Position
Opening Date: 12/05/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

Description

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

As a Health & Safety Inspector 1 within the Columbus Health Department at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

Job Responsibilities

This position will be based in Columbus, GA and will perform a variety of duties in support of the vector control team. You will support the Department by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities:

Inspecting breeding areas and apply insecticides/rodenticides to infected areas.
Measures, mixes, and stores insecticides and rodenticides.
Safely operates government vehicles and pest control equipment.
Will also assist in emergency preparedness including Pandemic efforts and response.
Work hours for this position will be 5:30AM - 2:30PM, Monday - Friday.
Must be approved by West Central Health District's vehicle insurance carrier prior to hire.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: HS Diploma or GED. Must have a valid driver's license, clean MVR and be insurance eligible.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate to heavy physical activity and consistent exposure to working conditions that may interact with an employee's medical or fitness condition. May involve heavy lifting (above 45 lbs.), pushing, pulling, extended climbing, crawling, bending, and/or operation of potentially dangerous equipment including motor vehicles.

Additional Information

All West Central Health District 7 employees are deemed essential workers in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event including but not limited to: staffing a shelter, working at a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or working at a Point of Dispensing site (POD). If you are called on to participate, you are required to report to the designated site as a condition of employment, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular physical activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of physical breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their physical goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in physical activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.

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 necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection 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.
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 & sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.
Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees
Part-time employees receive the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and paid parental leave.
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The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department. Do you accept these conditions?

02

Serving our community during an emergency event is a condition of employment for Public Health workers. In the event of an emergency, you may be required to work extended hours, to include nights and weekends. Do you accept these conditions?

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Have you previously worked for the State of Georgia and/or Georgia Department of Public Health? If yes, please list agency and the county of employment.
04

Are you a current employee of the Georgia Department of Public Health or the County Board of Health?

No
Full Time Employee
Part Time Employee
Temp or Contractor
Intern
Volunteer

05

What is your highest level of education completed?

Doctorate's Degree
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Associate's Degree
High School Diploma
GED

06

This position will require travel throughout West Central Health District's 16 counties. Do you have a valid driver's license?

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How many years of experience do you have performing general maintenance and repair work on facilities and equipment?

None
Less than 1 year
1 - 3 years
3 - 5 years
More than 5 years

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Do you have any relatives working for West Central Health District's 16-County Health Departments (Chattahoochee, Clay, Crisp, Dooly, Harris, Macon, Marion, Muscogee, Quitman, Randolph, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor or Webster counties)?

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If yes to question above, please list name, relationship, and the county of employment.
Required Question

Georgia Department of Public Health

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