Environmental Health Specialist Job Listing
| Date Posted: September 24, 2025 | Date Closing: October 17, 2025 |
| Office: Harrison County Health Department | Contact Person: Jennifer Caffrey |
| Contact Person Phone Number: 812-738-3237 opt. 2 | Contact Person Email Address: jenniferc@harrisoncounty.in.gov |
Work for Harrison County
Discover opportunities that allow you to contribute your experiences, knowledge, and expertise to work as a Harrison County Employee. Join a workforce that offers a diverse range of opportunities across 20+ offices.
When working for our County, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on Harrison County residents and Hoosiers across Indiana. Our healthcare and benefit programs focus on the well-being of our employees and offer more than just a paycheck.
We aim to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce representative of our county's citizens. Our leadership is committed to providing a workforce where the viewpoints and talents of every employee are valued, welcomed, and appreciated.
Harrison County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Business
Role Overview:
Responsible for conducting on-site inspections, investigating complaints, and enforcing local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
Salary Statement:
$45,615.07
A Day in the Life:
--College degree required in environmental sciences, public health, biology, or related field. Computer skills are essential, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant programs.
--Valid Driver's License required as the incumbent utilizes a personal vehicle to travel around the county on business. Mileage is reimbursed.
Requirements for Success:
--Ability to perform minor office procedures confidently and efficiently
--Self-motivator
--Work with the public in a professional manner
--Able to work some evenings
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Danny Schroeder - Senior Environmental Specialist
Work Hours:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Evenings and weekends as needed.)
Benefits of Full-Time Employment with Harrison County:
- Pain annual vacation leave
- Paid holidays designated by the Board of Commissioners
- Short-Term Disability upon approval of the Board of Commissioners
- Personal Leave
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits
- Public Employees Retirement Fund (PERF)
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the County of Harrison to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment and to prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, military status, or any other classification protected under applicable law. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, probation, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, layoff, recall, employee facilities, discharge, and retirement.
Clicking the above link will download the Harrison County Employment Application Word document. It can be completed, printed, and returned to the Office with the available position.