Employment Opportunities

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 September 5, 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 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.

Please send resume by December 5, 2025  to:

Stephanie Taylor, HR Officer

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

Stephanie.taylor@hamilton-co.org