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Current Job Listings
Hamilton County Public Health is accepting applications for a Full Time Epidemiologist in the Department of Community Health Services. Candidates must possess a Master’s in Public Health or a degree in a related field. One or more years of experience in disease surveillance, community health assessments, and/or epidemiological research is preferred.
Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Participate in the design, management, and evaluation of surveillance systems to monitor and characterize maternal and child health outcomes.
- Collect, clean, analyze, and interpret public health data using tools such as SAS, R/RStudio, Tableau, and ArcGIS; assist with data management and data quality improvement.
- Develop data reports, dashboards, and visualizations for internal and external audiences related to maternal and child health.
- Support evaluations of public health programs and practices related to maternal and child health, disease prevention, and health promotion and education.
- Assist in developing and implementing methods to improve data quality and ensure data integrity across systems.
- Stay current with emerging best practices in epidemiology to integrate relevant developments to strengthen program efforts.
- Coordinate and conduct epidemiologic analyses and community health assessments.
- Communicate findings clearly to diverse audiences including program staff, leadership, and community partners.
- Fulfill data requests from internal and external stakeholders related to maternal and child health.
- Facilitate and lead discussion during multidisciplinary child, fetal, and infant fatality review meetings, ensuring a collaborative and trauma-informed environment.
- Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with local public health agencies, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
- Experience with quality improvement, program evaluation, and/or performance management is a plus.
**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 Tuesday, August 11, 2026 to:
Stephanie Taylor, HR Officer
1701 Patricia McCollum Way, Dept. 93; Cincinnati, OH 45237
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. Candidates 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 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 July 31, 2026 to:
Stephanie Taylor, HR Officer
1701 Patricia McCollum Way, Dept. 93, Cincinnati, Ohio 45237
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
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
Send Resumes/Cover Letters/References...
Stephanie Taylor, HR Officer
250 William Howard Taft Road, 2nd Floor, Cincinnati, Ohio 45219
Stephanie.taylor@hamilton-co.org
Student Internships and Practicum Experiences
HCPH offers student undergraduate and graduate internships and practicum experiences. Faculty or students interested in discussing opportunities should contact HCPH at least one semester prior to the anticipated time of the experience using the web form below.
Hamilton County Public Health is accepting applications for a Health Promotion and Education Intern in the Department of Community Health Services. Internship will run from September 1st – December 4th, 2026*
Requirements include: a current student (bachelor’s or graduate level) of public health or related field, with knowledge of population health/health promotion and health education principles.
Candidate should have an interest in gaining experience with authentic community engagement and possess an ability to communicate with diverse audiences. Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the state of residency. Some evening or weekend hours are required based on community outreach plans. This position requires intern to be in office for at least 8 hours per week in addition to tabling at community events as needed.
Projects include but are not limited to:
Assisting in the adaptation and implementation of the Faith, Activity, and Nutrition (FAN) program for faith-based settings and churches in identified communities within Hamilton County:
- Familiarize yourself with the FAN program, training modules, and program materials.
- Participate in community outreach efforts.
- Assist with program planning and implementation.
- Complete a landscape review of churches in selected communities.
- Create promotional materials.
- Help churches action plan and implement FAN within their organizations.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with various stakeholders. Examples include local churches, WeTHRIVE! teams, and other community organizations.
*There is some flexibility within the dates and hours for the internship depending on candidate and school schedule.
**This position is for an unpaid internship. Posted until filled; first review of applicants August 10, 2026.
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