Current Opportunities at TCHD
Tuscarawas County Health Department is always looking for qualified persons to join our team!
TCHD prides itself on diversity in the workforce and attempts to hire individuals who are reflective of the population that we serve.
Additionally, TCHD is an equal opportunity employer and provider of services. Individuals with unique qualifications such as bi-lingual skills are highly encouraged to apply.
TCHD prides itself on diversity in the workforce and attempts to hire individuals who are reflective of the population that we serve.
Additionally, TCHD is an equal opportunity employer and provider of services. Individuals with unique qualifications such as bi-lingual skills are highly encouraged to apply.
If interested in applying for these positions please submit cover letter, resume, and job application to 897 East Iron Avenue Dover, Ohio 44622, or email director@tchdnow.org
Please no phone calls
Please no phone calls
Applications are kept on file for 30 days after the position is filled
Public Health Educator (Full Time; 35 hours per week)
Role and Responsibilities
Under general supervision, the Health Educator develops, conducts, and implements health education programs and performs public relations duties for the agency.
Experience and Education Requirements
Bachelors’ degree in health education or equivalent degree and should have three (3) to five (5) years’ experience as a health care educator or have the equivalent in education and work experience. Masters in Public Health (MPH) perferred. Previous experience in a health department setting is perferred. Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) preferred.
Valid Ohio driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.
Essential Duties
1. Represents the agency at community functions and meetings as requested.
2. Assists in preparation of grants and administrative requirements of grants.
3. Monitors grant expenditures and budgets.
4. Assists with grant compliance and summary reports.
5. Prepares and maintains appropriate records and completes reports by required deadlines.
6. Attends staff meetings and serves on temporary committees, as requested and is required to be punctual at such meetings.
7. Maintains and increases knowledge and skills through attendance at meetings, conferences, training seminars and in-service training.
8. Performs additional duties and assignments, as requested
9. Regular, punctual attendance
Behavior Expectations
Treats others with courtesy and respect in all interactions.
Working Conditions
Answers telephone calls and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, copier and fax machines, etc. Individual bends, reaches, pushes, and pulls file drawers to file information.
Vision abilities required are up close vision and the ability to adjust and focus.
Must be to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Employees in this classification may occasionally need to relate to members of the public who exhibit challenging, atypical or hostile behaviors and/or communication.
Additional Notes:
Position is subject to a 180 probationary period as outlined in the TCHD policy manual.
Must be a non-tobacco user
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 within 60 days of hire
Starting wage: $23.00 per hour
Under general supervision, the Health Educator develops, conducts, and implements health education programs and performs public relations duties for the agency.
Experience and Education Requirements
Bachelors’ degree in health education or equivalent degree and should have three (3) to five (5) years’ experience as a health care educator or have the equivalent in education and work experience. Masters in Public Health (MPH) perferred. Previous experience in a health department setting is perferred. Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) preferred.
Valid Ohio driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.
Essential Duties
1. Represents the agency at community functions and meetings as requested.
2. Assists in preparation of grants and administrative requirements of grants.
3. Monitors grant expenditures and budgets.
4. Assists with grant compliance and summary reports.
5. Prepares and maintains appropriate records and completes reports by required deadlines.
6. Attends staff meetings and serves on temporary committees, as requested and is required to be punctual at such meetings.
7. Maintains and increases knowledge and skills through attendance at meetings, conferences, training seminars and in-service training.
8. Performs additional duties and assignments, as requested
9. Regular, punctual attendance
Behavior Expectations
Treats others with courtesy and respect in all interactions.
Working Conditions
Answers telephone calls and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, copier and fax machines, etc. Individual bends, reaches, pushes, and pulls file drawers to file information.
Vision abilities required are up close vision and the ability to adjust and focus.
Must be to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Employees in this classification may occasionally need to relate to members of the public who exhibit challenging, atypical or hostile behaviors and/or communication.
Additional Notes:
Position is subject to a 180 probationary period as outlined in the TCHD policy manual.
Must be a non-tobacco user
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 within 60 days of hire
Starting wage: $23.00 per hour
Director of Environmental Health (Full Time; 35 hours per week)
Role and ResponsibilitiesUnder general supervision, the Director of Environmental Health is responsible for providing leadership and oversight for all administrative functions for the agency’s department of environmental health.
Experience and Education Requirements
Bachelors’ degree in environmental health, biology, or related field with a minimum of five (5) years environmental health work experience, two (2) of which must be supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination of education and work experience in the environmental health field. A Masters’ degree is preferred. Must be a registered state of Ohio sanitarian and must possess an Ohio Department of Agriculture pesticide application license. Must have a good understanding of state and local building codes, environmental rules/regulations as well as inspection techniques and testing equipment, and statistical analysis. Must have the ability to work independently.
Must have demonstrated prior experience to organize and direct the work of others. Valid Ohio driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.
Programs of the Environmental Health Department include: Well and septic, food service, lead investigation, mosquito control, tattoo and body piercing, swimming pools and spas, nuisance and solid waste, rabies control, camps, RVs and recreational parks
Essential Duties
1. Plans, develops, and implements environmental health programs for the district.
2. Evaluates and determines environmental needs within the district.
3. Reviews plans for public pools, camps, food service operations to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
4. Writes grant applications and program reports.
5. Attends regular board, management, and committee and is required to be punctual at such meetings.
6. Serves on Quality Improvement Committee, Accreditation Committee, and other committees as required or directed by Health Commissioner.
7. Coordinates environmental services department employee work schedules and assigns work.
8. Holds monthly meetings with departmental staff.
9. Evaluates competency of staff continuously and plans in-service training as necessary.
10. Completes and turns in staff evaluations by required deadlines on an annual basis.
11. Administers and enforces agency policies for various departments managed.
12. Develops, implements, and administers departmental policies.
13. Acts as communication liaison between staff, Health Commissioner, and Board of Health.
14. Ensures staff compliance with policy manual.
15. Assists with development of department budgets and is responsible for actively administering such budgets that includes managing of employee work schedules, purchasing of department supplies, etc.
16. Completes grant and other required reporting by designated due dates.
17. Prepares monthly program reports with statistical summaries of departmental activities.
18. Work with Director of Accounting to administer department budget.
19. Pursues additional program funding sources in conjunction with Director of Accounting.
20. Acts as a liaison between Health Department and other community agencies for environmental issues.
21. Maintains and increases knowledge and skills through attendance at meetings, conferences, training seminars and in-service training.
22. Performs other duties as directed by the Health Commissioner.
23. Regular, punctual attendance
TCHD has a tobacco Free Hiring Policy. Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 within 60 days of hire
Experience and Education Requirements
Bachelors’ degree in environmental health, biology, or related field with a minimum of five (5) years environmental health work experience, two (2) of which must be supervisory capacity or an equivalent combination of education and work experience in the environmental health field. A Masters’ degree is preferred. Must be a registered state of Ohio sanitarian and must possess an Ohio Department of Agriculture pesticide application license. Must have a good understanding of state and local building codes, environmental rules/regulations as well as inspection techniques and testing equipment, and statistical analysis. Must have the ability to work independently.
Must have demonstrated prior experience to organize and direct the work of others. Valid Ohio driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required.
Programs of the Environmental Health Department include: Well and septic, food service, lead investigation, mosquito control, tattoo and body piercing, swimming pools and spas, nuisance and solid waste, rabies control, camps, RVs and recreational parks
Essential Duties
1. Plans, develops, and implements environmental health programs for the district.
2. Evaluates and determines environmental needs within the district.
3. Reviews plans for public pools, camps, food service operations to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
4. Writes grant applications and program reports.
5. Attends regular board, management, and committee and is required to be punctual at such meetings.
6. Serves on Quality Improvement Committee, Accreditation Committee, and other committees as required or directed by Health Commissioner.
7. Coordinates environmental services department employee work schedules and assigns work.
8. Holds monthly meetings with departmental staff.
9. Evaluates competency of staff continuously and plans in-service training as necessary.
10. Completes and turns in staff evaluations by required deadlines on an annual basis.
11. Administers and enforces agency policies for various departments managed.
12. Develops, implements, and administers departmental policies.
13. Acts as communication liaison between staff, Health Commissioner, and Board of Health.
14. Ensures staff compliance with policy manual.
15. Assists with development of department budgets and is responsible for actively administering such budgets that includes managing of employee work schedules, purchasing of department supplies, etc.
16. Completes grant and other required reporting by designated due dates.
17. Prepares monthly program reports with statistical summaries of departmental activities.
18. Work with Director of Accounting to administer department budget.
19. Pursues additional program funding sources in conjunction with Director of Accounting.
20. Acts as a liaison between Health Department and other community agencies for environmental issues.
21. Maintains and increases knowledge and skills through attendance at meetings, conferences, training seminars and in-service training.
22. Performs other duties as directed by the Health Commissioner.
23. Regular, punctual attendance
TCHD has a tobacco Free Hiring Policy. Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 within 60 days of hire
Registered Sanitarian or Sanitarian in Training (Full Time; 35 hours)
Sanitarian
Role and Responsibilities
Under direction of the Director of Environmental Health, the Sanitarian is responsible for conducting inspections related to environmental health licensing and the enforcement of environmental health regulations. The Sanitarian serves as an adviser and informational resource within the community on the subject of environmental health.
Experience and Education Requirements
Bachelors’ degree in environmental health, biology or related field and a have a certificate of registration as Sanitarian issued by Ohio Board of Sanitation Registration in accordance with Chapter 4736 of the Ohio Revised code. One to three years of previous experience as a Sanitarian is preferred. Should have good working knowledge of environmental health science, state and local building codes, state and local environmental rules and regulations including sewage disposal and inspection techniques. Good knowledge of environmental testing equipment.
Valid Ohio driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required. Must be a non-tobacco user
Starting Rate:$25.00
OR
Sanitarian in Training (SIT)
Role and Responsibilities
Under direction of the Director of Environmental Health, the Sanitarian in Training (SIT) conducts inspection related to environmental health licensing and the enforcement of environmental health regulations.
Experience and Education Requirements
Bachelors’ degree in environmental health science, biology or related field. To be eligible for registration as a sanitarian in training must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university including 45 quarter or 30 semester hours of Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Math or Statistics. Should have good working knowledge of environmental health science, state and local building codes, state and local environmental rules and regulations including sewage disposal and inspection techniques. Good knowledge of environmental testing equipment.
Must have a valid Ohio driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
Must be a non-tobacco user
Starting Rate: $23.00
Job Type: Full-time
COVID-19 vaccination required within 60 days of employment
Role and Responsibilities
Under direction of the Director of Environmental Health, the Sanitarian is responsible for conducting inspections related to environmental health licensing and the enforcement of environmental health regulations. The Sanitarian serves as an adviser and informational resource within the community on the subject of environmental health.
Experience and Education Requirements
Bachelors’ degree in environmental health, biology or related field and a have a certificate of registration as Sanitarian issued by Ohio Board of Sanitation Registration in accordance with Chapter 4736 of the Ohio Revised code. One to three years of previous experience as a Sanitarian is preferred. Should have good working knowledge of environmental health science, state and local building codes, state and local environmental rules and regulations including sewage disposal and inspection techniques. Good knowledge of environmental testing equipment.
Valid Ohio driver’s license and acceptable driving record is required. Must be a non-tobacco user
Starting Rate:$25.00
OR
Sanitarian in Training (SIT)
Role and Responsibilities
Under direction of the Director of Environmental Health, the Sanitarian in Training (SIT) conducts inspection related to environmental health licensing and the enforcement of environmental health regulations.
Experience and Education Requirements
Bachelors’ degree in environmental health science, biology or related field. To be eligible for registration as a sanitarian in training must have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university including 45 quarter or 30 semester hours of Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics, Math or Statistics. Should have good working knowledge of environmental health science, state and local building codes, state and local environmental rules and regulations including sewage disposal and inspection techniques. Good knowledge of environmental testing equipment.
Must have a valid Ohio driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
Must be a non-tobacco user
Starting Rate: $23.00
Job Type: Full-time
COVID-19 vaccination required within 60 days of employment
Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
TCHD is always searching for qualified individuals to expand our medical practice. Contact the Health Commissioner for more information
TCHD Employee Values
These are the guiding principles of the Tuscarawas County Health Department.
P-L-A-C-E
Professionalism: Demonstrate knowledge and skill while providing respectful, courteous treatment to all.
Leadership: Accountability for your actions by courageously inspiring others to succeed
Attitude: Supportive and compassionate to all
Communication: Sharing ideas to promote understanding and information
Ethics: Honesty and integrity that create an inclusive environment.
These are the guiding principles of the Tuscarawas County Health Department.
P-L-A-C-E
Professionalism: Demonstrate knowledge and skill while providing respectful, courteous treatment to all.
Leadership: Accountability for your actions by courageously inspiring others to succeed
Attitude: Supportive and compassionate to all
Communication: Sharing ideas to promote understanding and information
Ethics: Honesty and integrity that create an inclusive environment.
Employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 within 60 days of hire.
If interested in applying for these positions please submit cover letter, resume, and job application to 897 East Iron Avenue Dover, Ohio 44622, or email director@tchdnow.org
Please continue to check back for open positions at the TCHD.
We are an equal opportunity employer and provider of services
Please continue to check back for open positions at the TCHD.
We are an equal opportunity employer and provider of services