Careers At NKY Health
Careers at NKY Health
How to Begin Your Career at NKY Health
How to Apply
Please note that since the Health Department is a government employer we establish an eligibility list of applicants for each position. You need to apply separately for each position so we can consider you for every position that interests you.
Before you apply through CareerBuilder, please check to make sure you meet the minimum requirements as stated in the posting and that you follow the instructions for applying. We cannot consider you if you do not follow the instructions or if your resume/application does not demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications.
If you do not have the education or experience listed in the posting, but think you may have the equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job, please check the Equivalency Guidelines. Please see the link below for more information.
Please contact Human Resources if you need accommodations due to a disability.
Employment-related Policies – see tab below
EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled/LGBTQ+
Interviews
If you have submitted your resume or application for a position, CareerBuilder should notify you that your application has been received. Health Department staff will contact you within 90 days to set up an interview if we determine that you are one of the best qualified for the position. If you do not hear from the Health Department within 90 days, you may wish to apply another time.
NKY Health Employment Applications
If you are scheduled for an interview, you will be required to complete the Health Department’s electronic employment application form in its entirety. Unless otherwise instructed, the electronic NKY Health Employment Application form must be completed at least one full business day prior to an interview. This is in addition to the application completed on the CareerBuilder website. Please allow sufficient time; most people need at least one hour to complete the form. Please request the electronic form by sending an e-mail to Karen Domaschko, PHR, SHRM-CP , Human Resources Administrator (karen.domaschko@nkyhealth.org).
District Director of Health
District Director of Health
The District Director of Health serves as the highly visible “face” of public health in Northern Kentucky but also serves in the important role as Chief Administrative Officer. The Director leads a combined workforce of 140 professionals, part-time staff and volunteers.
TO APPLY
To apply, please submit a persuasive cover letter explaining why you believe you are a good potential candidate for this position, a resume, and at least six (6) professional references electronically to:
Clark Wurzberger, The Mercer Group, Inc.
Email: c.wurzberger@att.net
Tel. (530) 637-4559 (Pacific Time);
Fax (530) 269-8140
View the PDF brochure here.
Case Manager for HIV/AIDS
Case Manager for HIV/AIDS [Code: HIVCM]
- Full-Time: Full-time, non-exempt (paid hourly) merit system position
- Location: Based at our District Office at 8001 Veterans Memorial Drive, Florence, KY 41042 but may travel within our four-county district
- How to apply: Apply through CareerBuilder. Apply now to be considered immediately. Applications will be accepted as long as the position is posted on CareerBuilder
Clinic Clerk/Interpreters
Clinic Clerk/Interpreters [Code: HCCI]
- Full-Time: Full-time, non-exempt (paid hourly) merit system position
- Location: Accepting Applications for all locations (Covington, Florence, Newport and Williamstown)
- How to apply: Apply through CareerBuilder. For immediate consideration apply by April 9, 2021. We’ll still accept your application after that date as long as the position is posted on CareerBuilder
Clinic RNs
Clinic RNs [Code: HCRN]
- Full-Time/Part-Time: Accepting applications for both part-time (22.5 hours/week) and full-time (40 hours/week)
- Location: Positions at all locations (Covington, Florence, Newport, and Williamstown)
- How to apply: Apply through CareerBuilder. For immediate consideration apply by June 23, 2021. We’ll still accept your application after that date as long as the position is posted on CareerBuilder
Registered Environmental Health Specialist
Registered Environmental Health Specialist [Code: REHSO]
- Full-Time: Full-time, non-exempt (paid hourly) merit system position
- Location: Based at our District Office at 8001 Veterans Memorial Drive, Florence, Ky.
- How to apply: Apply through CareerBuilder. For immediate consideration apply by November 19, 2021. We’ll still accept your application after that date as long as the position is posted on CareerBuilder
Clinic RN II
Clinic RN II [Code: HCRN2]
- Full-Time: Full-time, non-exempt (paid hourly) merit system position
- Location: Accepting applications for most locations (Covington, Florence, Newport, and Williamstown)
- How to apply: Apply through CareerBuilder. For immediate consideration apply by February 10, 2022. We’ll still accept your application after that date as long as the position is posted on CareerBuilder
Health Educator
Health Educator (Code: HEHR)
- Full-Time: Full-time, non-exempt (paid hourly) merit system position
- Location: Based at our District Office at 8001 Veterans Memorial Drive, Florence, Ky, but may travel within our region
- How to apply: Apply through CareerBuilder. For immediate consideration apply by 2/17/2022. We’ll still accept your application after that date as long as the position is posted on CareerBuilder
Clinic Registered Dietitians
Clinic Registered Dietitians (Clinic RD) [Code: HCRD]
- Full/Part-Time: Full (40 hours/week) and Part (22.5 hours/week)-time, non-exempt (paid hourly) merit system positions
- Location: Accepting applications for most locations (Covington, Florence, Newport, and Williamstown)
- How to apply: Apply through CareerBuilder. For immediate consideration apply by March 8, 2022. We’ll still accept your application after that date as long as the position is posted on CareerBuilder
Health Educator Tobacco
Health Educator (Code: HETOB)
- Full-Time: Full-time, non-exempt (paid hourly) merit system position
- Location: Based at our District Office at 8001 Veterans Memorial Drive, Florence, Ky, but may travel within our region
- How to apply: Apply through CareerBuilder. For immediate consideration apply now. We’ll accept your application as long as the position is posted on CareerBuilder
Health Educator for Coordinated School Health
Health Educator for Coordinated School Health (Code: HECSH)
- Full-Time: Full-time, non-exempt (paid hourly) merit system position
- Location: Based at our District Office at 8001 Veterans Memorial Drive, Florence, Ky, but may travel within our region
- How to apply: Apply through CareerBuilder. For immediate consideration apply now. We’ll accept your application as long as the position is posted on CareerBuilder
Health Educator for HIV/AIDS Prevention
Health Educator for HIV/AIDS Prevention (Code: HEHIV)
- Full-Time: Full-time, non-exempt (paid hourly) merit system position
- Location: Based at our District Office at 8001 Veterans Memorial Drive, Florence, Ky, but may travel within our region
- How to apply: Apply through CareerBuilder. For immediate consideration apply now. We’ll accept your application as long as the position is posted on CareerBuilder
Clinic Clerks
Clinic Clerks (Code: HCCL)
- Full-Time: Full-time, non-exempt (paid hourly) merit system position
- Location: Accepting applications for all locations (Covington, Florence, Newport and Williamstown)
- How to apply: Apply through CareerBuilder. For immediate consideration apply now. We’ll accept your application as long as the position is posted on CareerBuilder
Epidemiology Manager
Epidemiology Manager (Code: EPIMGR)
- Full-Time: Full-time, exempt (paid weekly salary) merit system position
- Location: Based at our District Office at 8001 Veterans Memorial Drive, Florence, Ky, but may travel within our region
- How to apply: Apply through CareerBuilder. For immediate consideration apply now. We’ll accept your application as long as the position is posted on CareerBuilder
Accounting Coordinator / Accounting Specialist Accounts Payable And Cash Receipts
Accounting Coordinator / Accounting Specialist Accounts Payable And Cash Receipts [Code: ACTAPAR]
- Full-Time: Full-time, non-exempt (paid hourly) merit system position
- Location: Based at the District office in Florence, but may travel within the region
- How to apply: Apply through CareerBuilder. For immediate consideration apply by 6/22/2022. We’ll accept your application as long as the position is posted on CareerBuilder
Planner
Planner (Code: PLAN)
- Full-Time: Full-time, non-exempt (paid hourly) merit system position
- Location: Based at our District Office at 8001 Veterans Memorial Drive, Florence, Ky, but may travel within our region
- How to apply: Apply through CareerBuilder. For immediate consideration apply now. We’ll still accept your application after that date as long as the position is posted on CareerBuilder
Environmental Health Supervisor II
Environmental Health Supervisor II [Code: ENVSUP]
- Full-Time: Full-time, non-exempt (paid hourly) merit system position
- Location: Based at our District Office at 8001 Veterans Memorial Drive, Florence, Ky, but may travel within our region
- How to apply: Apply through CareerBuilder. For immediate consideration apply now. We’ll still accept your application after that date as long as the position is posted on CareerBuilder
Health Educator for Hepatitis C
Health Educator for Hepatitis C [Code: HEHEPC]
- Full-Time: Full-time, non-exempt (paid hourly) merit system position
- Location: Based at our District Office at 8001 Veterans Memorial Drive, Florence, Ky, but may travel within our region
- How to apply: Apply through CareerBuilder. For immediate consideration apply now. We’ll still accept your application after that date as long as the position is posted on CareerBuilder
Hepatitis C RNs
Hepatitis C RNs [Code: HEPRN]
- Part-Time: Part-time (22.5 hours/week) contract position
- Location: Based at our District Office at 8001 Veterans Memorial Drive, Florence, Ky, but will travel within our region
- How to apply: Apply through CareerBuilder. For immediate consideration apply now. We’ll still accept your application after that date as long as the position is posted on CareerBuilder
Benefits of Working at NKY Health
The Health Department offers a variety of benefits to its employees, with many of the options outlined below.
Revised June 17, 2021
Retirement
Participation in the Kentucky Public Pension Authority is mandatory for full-time employees and those working 100 hours or more per month. Members become fully vested in KPPA after five years. The employee contribution for those starting in KPPA after September 1, 2008, is 6.0% and is tax-deferred until the employee receives the funds. If an employee leaves employment prior to retirement, 5% of the funds may be returned to the employee with interest (refunds are subject to early withdrawal penalties.) See www.kyret.ky.gov.
Deferred Compensation Plan
All employees may elect to participate in retirement, in addition to KERS, that is paid through pre-tax or post-tax dollars, available through payroll deduction. See www.kentuckyplans.com.
Health Insurance
Eligible full-time employees may elect health insurance coverage. NKY Health pays up to a set amount per month for coverage. Coverage usually begins the second calendar month following the hire date. See https://personnel.ky.gov/Pages/healthinsurance.aspx.
Dental Insurance:
Eligible full-time employees may elect dental insurance coverage. NKY Health pays up to $20 per month for coverage and the employee pays the rest for premium plans or to insure dependents. Coverage usually begins the second calendar month following the hire date. See https://personnel.ky.gov/Pages/healthinsurance.aspx.
Vision Insurance:
Eligible full-time employees may elect vision coverage at group rates through payroll deduction. Coverage usually begins the second calendar month following the hire date. See https://personnel.ky.gov/Pages/healthinsurance.aspx.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA) and Premium Conversion
Employees may pay their portion of eligible insurance premiums with pre-tax dollars. Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts are available to eligible employees for health care and dependent care expenses. Employees who have other health insurance coverage may elect to have their portion of the employer-paid premium allocation contributed to a Health Reimbursement Account. Some health plans contain embedded HRAs.
Life Insurance
Eligible full-time employees receive $20,000 of life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance at no cost to them. Optional additional employee and dependent coverage is available at group rates through payroll deduction.
Holidays
Eligible full-time employees receive 12 paid holidays per year.
Annual Leave
Eligible full-time employees accumulate up to 3.7 to 7.5 hours per pay period, based on length of service. Eligible part-time employees accumulate on a pro-rated basis.
Sick Leave
Eligible full-time employees accumulate up to 3.7 hours per pay period. Eligible part-time employees accumulate on a pro-rated basis.
Civil Leave
When summoned by court to serve as a juror or ordered to serve as a reservist in any branch of the U.S. military eligible employees receive full pay. Eligible employees also receive full pay for a pre-approved voting or election leave.
Family/Medical Leave
Eligible employees may receive up to 12 weeks per year of protected unpaid time off in certain circumstances, and up to 14 additional weeks in certain military circumstances.
Tuition Assistance
Eligible employees seeking to further their academic training when it relates to their employment may receive all or partial assistance for tuition.
Training
Eligible employees seeking to hone their work-related skills may receive all or partial assistance for seminars, workshops, computer classes, etc.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Eligible employees and their immediate family members are eligible for up to eight one-hour-long sessions with the St. Elizabeth Employee Assistance Program.
Parking
Parking is provided at no cost to all employees.
EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled/LGBTQ+
Employment-Related Policies and Notices
Employment-Related Policies
Applicants for positions and employees at the Health Department have rights under federal and state employment laws. Policies related to those are outlined below.
Federal
- Employee Rights and Responsibilities Under the Family Medical Leave Act
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act
State
Other Notices
Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Plan Policy Statement
Fair Credit Reporting Act Notice
Drug-Free Workplace Policy Excerpt
Anti-Harassment Policy Excerpt
ADAAA Excerpt
EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled/LGBTQ+