Build a Career with Purpose at the Erie County Health Department
Public health is the science of protecting and improving the wellness of entire populations—from local neighborhoods to the broader region. While traditional clinical roles focus on treating individuals after they become sick or injured, our team works on the frontlines to prevent health problems from happening in the first place. By joining our agency, you are stepping into a dynamic environment dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles, researching disease prevention, and ensuring health equity and care accessibility for everyone. If you are looking for meaningful public health jobs where your daily efforts directly impact your community, you belong here.
We offer diverse healthcare careers across a wide array of fields, including epidemiology, environmental health, nursing, clinical operations, counseling, and administration. The Erie County Health Department accepts applications for employment opportunities exclusively when specific positions are open. Active listings are typically posted for a minimum of three business days, and we encourage passionate, qualified professionals to apply through our streamlined online portal.
Why Choose ECHD? Generous Employee Benefits
We are fully committed to the health, financial stability, and work-life balance of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees, featuring:
- Comprehensive Insurance: High-quality medical, prescription, vision, dental, and group life insurance coverage.
- Work-Life Balance: Generous paid vacation, personal days, and twelve (12) paid holidays annually.
- Strong Retirement Security: Full enrollment in the state-operated Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS), featuring a 24% total contribution framework (14% employer contribution / 10% employee contribution).
- Student Loan Repayment: Access to specialized loan forgiveness and repayment opportunities for qualifying health and clinical professionals.
- Wellness Programs: Active internal initiatives and support tools designed to keep our workforce healthy and thriving.
Have questions about our hiring process? We welcome inquiries during our normal working hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Connect directly with our Human Resources Office at (419) 626-5623, ext. 5130 or via email at careers@echdohio.org to verify salary ranges, open departments, and application closing dates.