Environmental Health Specialist I

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