Safety Specialist Jobs in Georgia
Safety Specialist jobs in Georgia are in strong demand, with active hiring across manufacturing, construction, logistics, and energy sectors and openings at every level from entry-level safety coordinator through senior EHS manager. Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta are the largest hiring metros, anchored by employers like Gulfstream Aerospace, Georgia-Pacific, and Novelis, which maintain substantial safety staffing across their Georgia operations. The most in-demand specialties include construction site safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental health and safety compliance. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Title:
Agriculture Compliance Specialist 1- Retail Food SafetyAgency:
Department of Agriculture
Job Requisition ID:
JR0000007718Shift:
Day (United States of America)Compensation Details:
$28,571.29 – $43,475.18Job Description:
We at the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) take our responsibilities to you very seriously and are committed to protecting and promoting Georgia's agriculture through superior service and leadership.
- The mission of the GDA is to protect consumers, promote agriculture locally and globally, and assist our customers using education, technology, and a professional workforce.
- The vision of the GDA is to continue to be a globally recognized leader in agricultural excellence through a commitment to safety, quality, growth, and innovation.
Position Overview:
This position is located within the Retail Food Program of the Food Safety Division of the GDA.
- The Retail Food Program is responsible for enforcing state laws, rules, and regulations by conducting sanitation inspections of retail food stores.
- Regulated firms include grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, seafood operations, salvage food operations, mobile meat trucks, and rolling stores to ensure Good Retail Practices (GRPs) are being followed and the wholesomeness of food is maintained.
- The retail food compliance specialist conducts random and unannounced inspections of food sales establishments that are licensed by the GDA.
- All retail food compliance specialists must successfully complete retail standardization.
IMPORTANT:
Applicants should be aware that this position conducts inspections of food sales and manufacturing facilities, including facilities that process and package foods that are -or may contain- the nine major food allergens.
These are Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans, and Sesame.
Each position is assigned to a specific territory in which they are required to reside.
CANDIDATE MUST BE LOCATED IN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES :
- EFFINGHAM
- BULLOCH
- CANDLER
- EVANS
- TATTNALL
- TOOMBS
- LONG
- WAYNE
Job Summary:
Duties of this position include but are not limited to:
- Inspects and investigates retail food establishments for compliance with applicable health and sanitation laws and regulations.
- Performs duties in a manner to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
- Collects food samples, water samples, and/or environmental swabs for laboratory analysis.
- Transports samples to laboratories for analysis within the prescribed methods and timeframe.
- Maintains a working knowledge of current policies, laws, regulations, and guidance documents.
- Attends training sessions, meetings, and conferences.
- Verifies accuracy of scales.
- Checks refrigeration equipment for proper operation.
- Checks for proper product packaging and labeling.
- Observes food facility and employees.
- Ensures proper equipment cleaning procedures and proper handling of insecticides and sanitizing chemicals.
- Investigates food for wholesomeness after disasters, including fire, flood, hurricane, tornado, or transportation accidents.
- Plans, organizes, and manages assigned territory, training, and program activities.
- Reports compliance with findings through the appropriate chain.
- Serves as a technical expert within the program of assignment.
- Maintains working relationships with the food industry and related entities, including federal, state, and local agencies.
- Prepares and completes agency, state, and federal forms as required.
- Performs USDA Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) contract work as directed.
- Maintains all state-issued equipment properly.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands:
- Periods of prolonged standing/walking.
- Possibility of climbing stairs or ladders.
- Exposure to the weather/elements and a broad range of temperatures.
- Long travel days.
- Lifting equipment up to, and possibly in excess of, thirty (30) lbs.
- Typing and repetitive movements.
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the Department for emergencies, outbreaks, and responses that may occur outside working hours (nights, weekends).
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, animal science, biology, chemistry, or a related area from an accredited college or university OR certification as a Registered Sanitarian or Environmental Health Specialist.
- Two years of professional experience conducting inspections and investigations for compliance with established state and federal health and food and/or milk sanitation laws, rules, and regulations; and/or
- Working knowledge of Windows computer operating systems and applications.
NOTE: The Georgia Department of Agriculture conducts background checks on all final candidates. The hiring of applicants is contingent upon satisfactory results of employment verification, background and criminal records investigations, and motor vehicle reports.
Please note: Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to phone/email inquiries regarding application status. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.
The GDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer .
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to the large volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided. Selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the interview process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
If you need accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 656-3615.
** The position will be closed once a suitable candidate is identified *
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in agronomy, animal science, biology, chemistry, or a job-related area from an accredited college or university or certification as a Registered Sanitarian or Environmental Health Specialist.Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.
Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!
We are the force that drives Georgia!
Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!
Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!
Job Title:
Agriculture Compliance Specialist 1- Retail Food SafetyAgency:
Department of Agriculture
Job Requisition ID:
JR0000007718Shift:
Day (United States of America)Compensation Details:
$28,571.29 – $43,475.18Job Description:
We at the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) take our responsibilities to you very seriously and are committed to protecting and promoting Georgia's agriculture through superior service and leadership.
- The mission of the GDA is to protect consumers, promote agriculture locally and globally, and assist our customers using education, technology, and a professional workforce.
- The vision of the GDA is to continue to be a globally recognized leader in agricultural excellence through a commitment to safety, quality, growth, and innovation.
Position Overview:
This position is located within the Retail Food Program of the Food Safety Division of the GDA.
- The Retail Food Program is responsible for enforcing state laws, rules, and regulations by conducting sanitation inspections of retail food stores.
- Regulated firms include grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, seafood operations, salvage food operations, mobile meat trucks, and rolling stores to ensure Good Retail Practices (GRPs) are being followed and the wholesomeness of food is maintained.
- The retail food compliance specialist conducts random and unannounced inspections of food sales establishments that are licensed by the GDA.
- All retail food compliance specialists must successfully complete retail standardization.
IMPORTANT:
Applicants should be aware that this position conducts inspections of food sales and manufacturing facilities, including facilities that process and package foods that are -or may contain- the nine major food allergens.
These are Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soybeans, and Sesame.
Each position is assigned to a specific territory in which they are required to reside.
CANDIDATE MUST BE LOCATED IN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE TO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES :
- EFFINGHAM
- BULLOCH
- CANDLER
- EVANS
- TATTNALL
- TOOMBS
- LONG
- WAYNE
Job Summary:
Duties of this position include but are not limited to:
- Inspects and investigates retail food establishments for compliance with applicable health and sanitation laws and regulations.
- Performs duties in a manner to ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
- Collects food samples, water samples, and/or environmental swabs for laboratory analysis.
- Transports samples to laboratories for analysis within the prescribed methods and timeframe.
- Maintains a working knowledge of current policies, laws, regulations, and guidance documents.
- Attends training sessions, meetings, and conferences.
- Verifies accuracy of scales.
- Checks refrigeration equipment for proper operation.
- Checks for proper product packaging and labeling.
- Observes food facility and employees.
- Ensures proper equipment cleaning procedures and proper handling of insecticides and sanitizing chemicals.
- Investigates food for wholesomeness after disasters, including fire, flood, hurricane, tornado, or transportation accidents.
- Plans, organizes, and manages assigned territory, training, and program activities.
- Reports compliance with findings through the appropriate chain.
- Serves as a technical expert within the program of assignment.
- Maintains working relationships with the food industry and related entities, including federal, state, and local agencies.
- Prepares and completes agency, state, and federal forms as required.
- Performs USDA Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) contract work as directed.
- Maintains all state-issued equipment properly.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands:
- Periods of prolonged standing/walking.
- Possibility of climbing stairs or ladders.
- Exposure to the weather/elements and a broad range of temperatures.
- Long travel days.
- Lifting equipment up to, and possibly in excess of, thirty (30) lbs.
- Typing and repetitive movements.
- Flexibility to meet the needs of the Department for emergencies, outbreaks, and responses that may occur outside working hours (nights, weekends).
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in agronomy, animal science, biology, chemistry, or a related area from an accredited college or university OR certification as a Registered Sanitarian or Environmental Health Specialist.
- Two years of professional experience conducting inspections and investigations for compliance with established state and federal health and food and/or milk sanitation laws, rules, and regulations; and/or
- Working knowledge of Windows computer operating systems and applications.
NOTE: The Georgia Department of Agriculture conducts background checks on all final candidates. The hiring of applicants is contingent upon satisfactory results of employment verification, background and criminal records investigations, and motor vehicle reports.
Please note: Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to phone/email inquiries regarding application status. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.
The GDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer .
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to the large volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided. Selected applicants will be contacted for the next steps in the interview process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
If you need accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 656-3615.
** The position will be closed once a suitable candidate is identified *
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in agronomy, animal science, biology, chemistry, or a job-related area from an accredited college or university or certification as a Registered Sanitarian or Environmental Health Specialist.Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.
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The qualifications that appear most often in safety specialist jobs across Georgia.
- Associate Safety Professional or Certified Safety Professional credential recognized in Georgia
- Bachelor's degree in occupational health, environmental science, or a related field
- Experience conducting OSHA compliance audits and workplace hazard assessments
- Knowledge of Georgia OSHA regulations and State Board of Workers' Compensation requirements
- Proficiency with incident reporting software and safety management systems
- Strong written communication skills for safety documentation and regulatory reporting
Safety Specialist Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a safety specialist in Georgia?
Most safety specialist roles in Georgia require a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health, or a closely related field, combined with a recognized professional credential. The Associate Safety Professional designation is the standard entry-level credential, with the Certified Safety Professional as the next step for experienced candidates. Georgia follows federal OSHA standards administered through the Georgia Department of Labor, so familiarity with those regulations is expected from the start.
Which companies hire safety specialists in Georgia?
Employers hiring safety specialists in Georgia right now include Steritech, HYUNDAI MOBIS, and Koch, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Georgia's concentration of manufacturing, logistics, and aerospace operations means demand is consistent across both large corporations and mid-size contractors throughout the state.
Which Georgia cities have the most safety specialist jobs?
Atlanta, Lithia Springs, and Macon have the most safety specialist openings in Georgia right now. Atlanta drives the largest share through its dense concentration of corporate headquarters, construction projects, and distribution centers, while Savannah's major port operations and Gulfstream Aerospace facilities anchor demand in the coastal region, and Augusta's manufacturing and healthcare sectors contribute a steady pipeline of openings.
Are there remote safety specialist jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they're rare. Safety specialist work is largely hands-on and site-dependent, so most roles require a physical presence at a facility, job site, or plant. About 43% of safety specialist openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions are most commonly focused on compliance documentation, safety program development, or training design rather than active site inspection.
How can I get hired as a safety specialist in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a safety coordinator or EHS technician role at a large Georgia manufacturer or logistics employer while pursuing the Associate Safety Professional credential. Companies like Georgia-Pacific and Novelis hire for entry-level safety support positions and often pair new hires with mentorship from senior EHS staff. Coming from an adjacent role such as facilities coordinator, site supervisor, or quality control technician strengthens your application significantly, and completing OSHA 30-Hour Construction or General Industry training before you apply gives you a concrete credential to show.
Where can I find and apply to safety specialist jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to safety specialist jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the state. Find roles that fit your experience and the Georgia region you want to work in, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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