Employment Opportunities

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 is committed to advancing health equity and encourages those with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. EOE.

Please send resume by April 4, 2025 to:

Stephanie Taylor, HR Officer

250 William Howard Taft Road, 2^nd Floor, Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

Stephanie.taylor@hamilton-co.org

Hamilton County Public Health is accepting applications for a part time contractual Family Health History Interviewer in the Department of Community Health Services. Hours are variable with an average of 10 to 20 hours a month. Requirements include: Experience in home visiting, community outreach, case finding or conducting interviews. A qualified candidate will have excellent communication skills and be sensitive to the needs and experiences of grieving families. Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field with at least five years’ experience in a community agency, as a health provider, counselor, or a similar field. Must have a valid Driver’s License.  

Job duties included but are not limited to:

• Contacting families who have experienced an infant or child loss to provide bereavement resources and conduct interviews of family member(s) or friends using a standard interview tool.
• Offering families the option to consent to participate in NIH research, in collaboration with the Hamilton County Coroner’s Office.
• Gathering additional case information as needed through motivational interviewing.
• Maintaining links with relevant agencies and local providers.
• Assisting in the development of case summaries.
• Participating in case review meetings.
• Assisting in the dissemination of program results to the community.
• Attending in-person monthly case review team meetings and monthly staff meetings.
• Ability to work nights and weekends

This is a contractual 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 March 28, 2025 to:

Stephanie Taylor, HR Officer

250 William Howard Taft Road, 2^nd Floor, Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

Stephanie.taylor@hamilton-co.org

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
250 William Howard Taft Road, 2^nd Floor,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

Stephanie.Taylor@hamilton-co.org

Hamilton County Public Health is accepting applications for an Assistant Finance Officer position. Requirements include: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, public administration or related discipline and five (5) years experience in public accounting, or equivalent combinations of training and/or experience. Knowledge/experience in medical billing via an electronic medical record system, specifically Epic, is a plus. Supervisory experience is preferred. This is an updated position to the Finance department and opportunities exist for the right candidate with great attention to detail who will work with existing systems to grow the position’s responsibilities.

Job duties will include but are not limited to:

• Oversee and work with specific Agency staff in tracking and accounting for payments from insurance entities, Medicaid, and private payments from clinic clients. Analyze and prepare reports from EPIC EMR system to update management on revenue generated by services and tracking payment collection. Oversee medical billing process and staff supervision.
• Experience with federal grant accounting or in government fund accounting is a plus as this position will be in charge of financial reporting on several significant federal grants with possibility of more to come.
• Analyzes financial statements to monitor agency spending and needed changes in purchase orders.
• Assists in preparing needed journal entries.
• Processing and reporting of quarterly Medicaid Administrative Claiming.
• Completes special projects as needed and assists with other finance responsibilities as needed and in times of absence of staff.

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.

Position posted until filled.

Please send resume to:

Stephanie Taylor, HR Officer

250 William Howard Taft Road, 2nd Floor, Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

Stephanie.taylor@hamilton-co.org

Hamilton County Public Health is accepting applications for a GIS Technician to serve the Water Quality and Waste Management Divisions.  The successful candidate will create, develop, and maintain GIS databases, shape/coverage/layer data, enter data into the GIS, create reports, and produce maps. Additional duties may include water and waste inspections to ensure compliance.  Requirements include: High School Diploma or GED, post-secondary education and training in Geographic Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field; two (2) years work experience in GIS utilizing ESRIs ArcGIS software packages; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have valid Driver’s License and private vehicle for job use.  Some evening and weekend hours may be required. 

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• Creates and maintains spatial and attribute data layers in the CAGIS database; customizes GIS web and mobile map applications; conducts field GPS data collection; researches, interprets and evaluates information prior to modifying and updating maps; provides quality control checks for data entry by comparing against maps and documents obtained from various sources.
• Provides system troubleshooting; performs analytical and graphic assignments, provides recommendations on modifying procedures and developing workable solutions for managing GIS data problems.
• Attends meetings and serves on committees; attends training and seminars. 
• Performs onsite inspection of sewage treatment systems and solid waste facilities to ensure compliance with required public health standards and state and local regulations; recommends and coordinates inspection area locations.
• Providing technical advice to owners, operators and contractors on matters relating to sewage disposal systems and storm water pollution prevention.
• Preparing correspondence, records and reports concerning inspection made.

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.

Please send resume by Friday, January 17, 2025, to:

Stephanie Taylor, HR Officer

250 William Howard Taft, 2^nd Floor; Cincinnati, OH  45219

Stephanie.taylor@hamilton-co.org

Hamilton County Public Health is accepting applications for a Community Outreach Coordinator vacancy in the Waste Management Division.  The successful candidate will facilitate communication, education and messaging between the community, the agency, and other agency partners.  Requirements include: Bachelor’s degree, one (1) year experience in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of outreach activities in a public health setting or closely related field; or equivalent combination of education and work experience. Prior work with disadvantaged groups is preferred. Applicants should demonstrate skills necessary for the role including communication, facilitation, dependability, attention to detail, organizational skills, ability to work independently, and prioritize job duties. Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the state of residency. English/Spanish bi-lingual speakers preferred. Some evening and weekend hours required.

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• Establish and maintain working relationships with various stakeholders, including residents, partner agencies, community leaders and local authorities. Report lead program related outreach activities and outcomes to all key stakeholders as defined.
• Assists families with enrollment process for grant opportunities, working with interpretive services as needed.
• Acts as an ambassador of Waste Management Division, promoting trust of the division and its services in these communities.
• Assists in community outreach activities through community education programs and marketing activities to promote awareness of environmental hazards and HCPH Waste Management Division’s programs and services.

*** This position is grant funded.

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

by December 27, 2024, to:

Stephanie Taylor, HR Officer

250 William Howard Taft Road, 2^nd Floor, Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

stephanie.taylor@hamilton-co.org

Hamilton County Public Health is accepting applications for a Septic System Inspector (WQ Technician) vacancy in the Water Quality Division.  The successful candidate will visually inspect sewage treatment systems (septic systems) to ensure compliance with State and local regulations.  Requirements include: High School Diploma/GED and experience which indicates a basic knowledge of water pollutants, sample collection techniques and a demonstrable ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Candidate with wastewater treatment knowledge or experience and/or a college degree are preferred.  Must have valid Driver’s License and private vehicle for job use.

Job Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performing on-site inspection of sewage treatment systems (including routine lifting of concrete lids) to ensure compliance with required public health standards and state and local regulations. Technicians conduct visual inspections of the system’s operation and effluent quality.
• Providing technical advice to owners, operators and contractors on matters relating to sewage treatment systems.
• Preparing correspondence, records and reports concerning inspections conducted.
• Performing general office work (e.g., filing, answering telephones, etc.).
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

This is a nonexempt position. Only non-tobacco users need apply.

HCPH encourages anyone who feels that they meet the position qualifications to apply. EOE.

Position posted until filled.

Stephanie Taylor, HR Officer

250 William Howard Taft Road, 2^nd Floor, Cincinnati, Ohio 45219

Stephanie.taylor@hamilton-co.org