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Careers at GNR Public Health

If you are looking for a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference in the health and wellness of your community, GNR Public Health could be perfect for you!

The word “health” may be in our name, but we employ people in both health-related and non-health-related positions. Whether you are just starting your career or have years of work experience, we hire for many roles, from customer service to IT and inspection professionals to nurse practitioners.

Our health department serves District 3-4 in Georgia, which covers Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale counties, located approximately 10 miles northeast of Atlanta, Georgia.

We have a generous benefits package too – 13 paid holidays, three weeks paid annual leave, three weeks paid sick time, a state health benefits package and much more.
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When you join the team at GNR Public Health, you will work in one of our five health centers, three environmental health offices, our district office, or even the community. We are opening a sixth health center in Centerville in the summer of 2024! 

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Join the team at GNR Public Health and help us keep everyone who lives, works or plays in Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale counties healthy, protected and prepared!

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“I like working at GNR Public Health as a nurse practitioner. I work 8 to 5 and get to help people who wouldn’t get some of the care they need otherwise. It feels good to know I am part of that.”

Barbara S., RN

GNR Employee of 6 years and counting

“I have great benefits and dedicated coworkers who care about the health and wellness of the people we see. I feel like I am making a difference in people’s lives.”

Jack L.

Community Liason - GNR employee of 13 years and counting

“I love the sense of gratitude I get from the people who get vaccines at our events. Knowing I am helping keep the community healthy makes me proud to work here.”

Fran G.

Community Outreach Staff - GNR employee for 7 years and counting

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

  1.  Visit www.governmentjobs.com/CAREERS/GNRHEALTH
  2.  Click on the position you are interested in and then select the green Apply button in the top right corner.
  3. Create a new profile, or if you have an existing profile, log in.
  4. Complete the entire application. Expect to provide your work history, education, and more. Include your entire work history if possible.
  5. Attach additional documents as required. Additional documents include resumes, transcripts, motor vehicle records, certifications, licenses, etc. Some positions require applicants to attach transcripts or other documents.
  6.  Answer each job-specific question.
  7. Review your application.
  8. Click Submit!

If you run into technical issues with your Government Jobs online account or application, please contact NEOGOV at 877-524-5627 or support@governmentjobs.com.

  1. GNR Public Health does not accept resumes without a fully completed employment application. 
  2. Individuals must submit required education credentials, license(s), certification(s), and registration(s) before employment.
  3. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone.

All prospective GNR Public Health employees must undergo drug screening. During employment, you may be subject to random drug testing.

Individuals who apply for positions that require use of their or a company owned vehicle must have a clear driving history and must maintain it as a condition of their employment.

Background checks will be performed to verify the applicant’s employment history, education credentials, motor vehicle records, and criminal past.

GNR Public Health may ask an applicant to provide personal references.

Internships become available from time to time. Please view our job listings to see all available internships.

Our Employment Verification Fax Number is 888-883-5187.

GNR Public Health is an equal opportunity employer

Under Title 1 of the ADA, we do not discriminate on the basis of disability in our employment practices. 

Applicants selected for employment will be subject to the following: pre-employment drug & medical screening, fingerprint criminal record investigation & reference checks.

If you have questions about our hiring process or have job- or position-specific questions, call Human Resources at 770-339-4260.

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Community Health Assessment / Community Health Improvement Plans

Community Health Assessments (CHA) and Community Health Improvement Plans (CHIP) have been created for the three counties we serve.

The community-wide health assessment, which examines the county’s health status, is intended to help shape the collaborative efforts to improve the health of residents.

The community health improvement plan describes how the Health Department and a variety of community partners will work together to improve the health of the population through various projects and programs.

Access each county’s CHA and CHIP below:

Gwinnett County

Newton County

Rockdale County

To request previous versions of the CHA and CHIP, contact us.

What’s an epidemiologist?​

Epidemiologists are public health workers who investigate patterns and causes of disease and injury. They seek to reduce the risk and occurrence of negative health outcomes through research, community education and health policy.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics https://www.bls.gov/

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for an extensive and highly-competitive network of benefits.

Benefits package includes:

  • 13 paid holidays per year

  • Three weeks of Annual (Vacation) Leave per year

  • Three weeks of Sick Leave per year

  • Retirement plan through the State of Georgia Employee’s Retirement System which provides for a defined monthly pension upon retirement

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan to supplement pension plan, which includes an agency contribution based on the employee’s contribution amount

  • Life Insurance
    Payroll deductible health insurance and flexible benefits options including Dental, Vision, Long-term Care, Spouse Life, Dependent Life, AD&D, as well as Short-term and Long-term Disability

  • Medical and Childcare Spending Accounts available

  • Employees are eligible to become members of the Atlanta Postal Credit Union and/or the Georgia’s Own Credit Union.