EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT:
The Jessamine County Health Department operates under the Local Health Department Merit System Regulations as administered by the Department for Public Health. All applicants for classified positions will be reviewed and qualified by the Department for Public Health Personnel Branch. The regulations may be viewed here.
The Health Department may contract with staffing companies, such as Go-Hire Employment and Development, to oversee certain job positions. If such company is utilized, the application process will differ and will be noted within the job posting.
APPLICATIONS
Merit System and Contractual Employment Positions: Apply at https://chfs.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/chfs.
For assistance or additional questions, please contact Carla Stinnett at carla.stinnett@jessaminehealth.org or (859) 885-4149 ext. 1018.
CURRENT OPENINGS:
Public Health Director II
The Jessamine County Health Department is accepting applications for a full time Public Health Director II.
General Duties include: This position serves at the discretion of the Board of Health. Responsibilities for the position include, but are not limited to: Directs the personnel of a single or multi-county health department in providing a variety of public health services (medical, environmental and supportive services) to the community served by the department as appointing authority. Performs a variety of tasks such as planning, financial management, organizing and measuring performance of staff in a district or single county. Assesses and analyzes the health status of each county. Has a close working relationship with state agencies which provide technical assistance and support and may include direct payroll and accounting assistance. Incorporates the Core Public Health Functions and ten essential services of Public Health into the practice of the agency. May serve as secretary to the Board of Health. Typically supervises 31-60 employees.
Minimum Education, Training and Experience Requirements: Master’s Degree, from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Health Administration, Public or Community Health, Social Science, Nursing, Education, or other related degree. Must have four (4) years of experience in Public Health or other health related occupations, one (1) of which must have been in a supervisory or management capacity. Public Health experience preferred.
SUBSTITUTION CLAUSE
EDUCATION: None
EXPERIENCE: A Bachelor’s Degree, from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Health Administration, Public or Community Health, Social Science, Nursing, Education or other related degree with two (2) additional years of experience in Public Health or health related field will substitute for the required education.
Starting Salary: $40.13-$49.90/hr negotiable with additional experience. Grade 28
Apply at: https://chfs.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/chfs. Completed application must be submitted by July 19, 2026.
Employment may be contingent upon a successful drug screening and background check. Equal Opportunity Employer.