Position Type: Professional/Environmentalist I Date Posted: 8/31/2026 Location: Health Department Date Available: ASAP Closing Date: Until Filled ELKHART COUNTY GOVERNMENTAL POSITION VACANCY NOTICE Environmental 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 and solutions 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 Resources 117 N. Second Street, Goshen, IN 46526 Telephone: (574) 535-6725 FAX: (574) 535-6750 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED Elkhart County is an Equal Opportunity Employer