Environmental Health Specialist I

Environmental Health Specialist I JobID: 1325 Position Type: Professional/Environmentalist IDate Posted: 8/31/2026Location: Health DepartmentDate Available: ASAP Closing Date: Until Filled Additional Information: Show/HideELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICEEnvironmental Health Specialist I DEPARTMENT: Health Department HIRING RANGE: $29.59-$32.86/hour based on education and position related experience. Longevity pay after 3 years. BENEFITS OFFERED • Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance• FREE Primary Care Health Clinic• Supplemental Insurance and Employee Assistance Program• Retirement PENSION and Deferred Compensation 457b• 14 Paid Holidays Annually• Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time• Eligible Employer of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program POSITION TO BE FILLED: ASAP HOURS & DAYS OF WORK: Monday 8 - 5 p.m.; Tuesday - Friday 8 - 4 p.m.; requires weekend hours LOCATION OF POSITION: Public Services Building - Dunlap TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Within County (please complete driving page on application) JOB SUMMARY:Responsible for educating and protecting the public by supporting disease prevention andsolutions to environmental problems and providing awareness of activities/behaviors that adversely affect the environment and public health. JOB REQUIREMENTS:• Bachelor's degree in environmental health, biology, chemical or physical science• Ability to compile, collate, classify, analyze, and evaluate data and take action based on data analysis • Excellent organizational, communication skills and a sound knowledge of office procedures and practices• Must be at least 21 years of age • Pre-employment background check Elkhart County Human Resources117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLEDElkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer