Public Health Environmental Officer

Job Title

Public Health Environmental Officer I (

Working Title:

Disease Intervention Specialist)

24 - HARRISON COUNTY, MS

$26,185.60 - $39,317.67 Annually

Full-Time

Job Number:
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Agency: 0301 - HEALTH BOARD

Opening Date: 02/19/2026

Deadline: 2/26/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

The Mississippi State Department of Health's mission is to protect and advance the health, well‑being, and safety of everyone in Mississippi.

Questions about this position can be directed to recruitment.gov.

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Working Title:

Disease Intervention Specialist) This is an entry‑level to mid‑level technical and investigative epidemiological work within a health program responsible for prevention and control of sexually transmitted and other communicable diseases. Work includes the investigation of confidential information pertaining to known and suspected cases of communicable diseases; collection of blood samples “within clinic or field setting” and submission to Public Health Laboratory;

counseling patients and providing health education; consulting with physicians, nurses, and other health professionals aiding with cases and maintaining surveillance of diagnosed infections. Participates in off‑site screenings as scheduled. Direct supervision is received from a Disease Intervention Specialist Supervisor.

• Investigate confidential information pertaining to known and suspected cases of communicable diseases.
• Collect blood samples within clinic or field setting and submit to Public Health Laboratory.
• Counsel patients and provide health education.
• Consult with physicians, nurses, and other health professionals aiding with cases.
• Maintain surveillance of diagnosed infections.
• Participate in off‑site screenings as scheduled.

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience.
• Agency preferred qualifications: degree within public health, health education, biology, psychology, social work, sociology or related field.
• Or experience within a healthcare setting.

See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classification.

State of Mississippi

210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201