Employment Opportunities

Hamilton County Public Health (HCPH) is accepting applications for an Overdose Prevention Specialist in the Department of Community Health Services.  Requirements include:  High school diploma or GED with experience in public health, health education or related field, and experience in injury or substance use/abuse prevention, as a first responder, within healthcare systems and/or other similar positions.  Bachelor’s Degree, RN/LPN, LSW, OPRS, OCPS, OCDP, CHES, MCHES, CDCA or other relevant certification preferred.  Lived experience with substance use disorder preferred. Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the state of residency. Experience driving a large vehicle preferred.  Must be available to work up to two evenings per week.

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serve as the day-to-day field staff for the overdose prevention program focused on these core program components:  (1) collecting client intake, client surveys, and other data for the syringe services program; (2) ensuring culturally and linguistically appropriate education is provided to participants, family members, and the community; (3) providing supplies for syringe services; (4) distributing personal care items such as condoms and take home pregnancy tests; (5) promoting testing, counseling, and referral for communicable diseases; (6) offering peer navigation for linkage to addiction treatment services; (7) providing overdose prevention education and supplies including naloxone; (8) promoting and supporting drug checking program; and (9) linking to other healthcare and social service providers as needed.
• Collaborate with Overdose Prevention Program Supervisor on scheduling; monitoring orders/inventory; completing program reports and program evaluation; program policies and procedures revisions; proposal development; and inter-agency collaboration.
• Conduct various community outreach, trainings, and/or activities including delivery of current information about overdose prevention, injury/disease prevention, and substance abuse disorder treatment and care.
• Strengthen partnerships and relationships with community organizations and community members through syringe pick-up and neighborhood clean-up efforts
• Other projects and duties as assigned by Overdose Prevention Program Supervisor.
• Provide support for public health emergencies.

This is a non-exempt grant funded position.  Only non-tobacco users need apply. HCPH encourages anyone who feels that they meet the position qualifications to apply. EOE.

Please send resume by Friday, October 23, 2026, to:

Stephanie Taylor, HR Officer

1701 Patricia McCollum Way, Dept. 93, Cincinnati, Ohio 45237

Stephanie.taylor@hamiltoncountyohio.gov

Hamilton County Public Health is accepting applications for an Information Technology Support Specialist.  Requirements include: Associates degree with two (2) years experience in desktop support; or equivalent combination of education and work experience; valid driver’s license.  

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• Troubleshoots hardware issues including, desktop and laptop PC’s and accessories, tablets and cell phones, desk phones, printers, faxes, and servers.
• Troubleshoots software issues and assists staff with Microsoft Office 365, Windows 11, In-Design, Acrobat, Citrix, Epic and other applications.
• Supports remote-meeting technologies such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Forticlient, and associated hardware.
• Lifecycle management of all agency hardware including acquisition, inventory record keeping, deployment, user education, maintenance, replacement and disposal.
• Performs minor hardware repairs. Works with vendors and specialists to facilitate repair and service of equipment as required.
• Perform help desk services in-person and remotely to the agency’s (2) nearby locations in Bond Hill.
• Work with small I.T. team to provide world class customer service to ~170 users.

This is an exempt position. Only non-tobacco users need apply. HCPH encourages anyone who feels that they meet the position qualifications to apply. EOE.

Please send resume and salary requirements by September 17, 2026 to:

Stephanie Taylor, HR Officer

1701 Patricia McCollum Way, Dept. 93, Cincinnati, Ohio 45237

Stephanie.taylor@hamiltoncountyohio.gov

Hamilton County Public Health is accepting applications for a Public Health Nurse in the Division of Disease Prevention.  Requirements include: Ohio RN licensure or multistate licensure plus one (1) year experience. Experience in Public Health Nursing preferred.  Experience with Epic highly desirable. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in state of residency.  Must maintain current Basic Life Support CPR and AED (BLS) certification; willingness to undergo FIT testing.  This position must abide by all state and federal laws, rules and HCPH policies and procedures.  Must be skilled in operating a personal computer.  This position performs high level professional duties and responsibilities in the care and treatment of patients at and for Hamilton County Public Health.

Job Duties Include, but are not limited to:

• Tuberculosis case management and contact investigations.
• Phone and in person triage/assessment for STI testing.
• Provides public health nursing services for patients (adults and children) in the disease prevention clinic and in the community.
• Obtaining and processing lab specimens including blood draws, sputums and processing lab reports.
• Conducting direct observed therapy in clinic or fieldwork.
• Administering immunizations and injections.
• Ability to navigate the Epic EMR system.
• Provide education, schedule appointments, provide follow up treatment for those needing additional treatment.
• Selected immunizations or titers and/or periodic screening for tuberculosis may be recommended for this position.
• May be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.

**Position posted until filled

This is an exempt position. Only non-tobacco users need apply. HCPH encourages anyone who feels that they meet the position qualifications to apply. EOE.

Please send resume to:

Stephanie Taylor, HR Officer

1701 Patricia McCollum Way, Dept. 93
Cincinnati, Ohio 45237

Stephanie.Taylor@hamilton-co.org

Hamilton County Public Health is accepting applications for an Environmental Health Specialist/ Environmental Health Specialist in Training vacancy in the Water Quality Division.  The successful candidate will conduct sewage treatment system (septic systems) and private water system (cistern/well) inspections to ensure compliance with local and state requirements.  Requirements include: State of Ohio Environmental Health Specialist/Environmental Health Specialist in Training Registration or ability to obtain; Bachelor’s Degree in Science; Valid Driver’s License and private vehicle for job use.  Some evening and weekend hours required. 

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• Conduct onsite sewage treatment system inspections/sampling of residential and commercial facilities to ensure compliance with public health standards and state and local regulations.
• Providing technical advice to owners, operators and contractors on matters relating to sewage treatment systems.
• Preparing correspondence, records and reports concerning inspection made.
• Performing general office work (e.g., filing, answering telephones, etc.).
• Regulate the installation/alteration/sealing of sewage treatments systems.
• Review new and replacement sewage treatment system designs to ensure compliance with local and state requirements.
• Work with other officials and agencies in the promotion of improved environmental health.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

This is a non-exempt position.  Only non-tobacco/users need apply.  HCPH encourages anyone who feels that they meet the position qualifications to apply. EOE.

Posted until filled. Please send resume to:

Stephanie Taylor, HR Officer

1701 Patricia McCollum Way, Dept. 93
Cincinnati, Ohio 45237

Stephanie.taylor@hamilton-co.org