Job Opportunities

Available positions at the Frederick County Health Department are listed on either the State of Maryland or Frederick County websites. Check back here regularly for opportunities to work for the Health Department or follow us on Facebook or Twitter.

State of Maryland posted positions:

COVID-19 Response Positions:

Below is a list of open positions at the Frederick County Health Department for the COVID-19 response. To apply for any of these positions, email a cover letter and resume to mwiley@frederickcountymd.gov  

  • COVID Testing site Specimen Collector  Operates under the medical direction of the COVID Director and COVID Testing Site Supervisor. Responsible for registration, flow monitoring, and site collection of specimens for testing from, and education of, clients presenting for testing. 
  • COVID Testing Site Supervisor Overall supervision of the COVID testing site operations, including patient intake, assessment, flow, specimen collection and supplies as needed. Leader should have both clinical and organizational skills and understanding of purpose and function of assigned area.  

  • Pay is based on educational and experience levels. This position offers paid time off, health benefits, and a 457b retirement option.

    Preferred:

    We are looking for candidates with great organizational skills, self-motivation, great customer service skills, and pays great attention to detail to work in a fast-paced clinical environment. Bilingual in Spanish is preferable.

Frederick County posted positions (Developmental Center, School Health):

Frederick County Job Opportunities



Health Department Volunteer Opportunities

Local Health Improvement Plan Work Group Volunteers

Information about the current topics of the Local Health Improvement Plan work groups can be found here. If you're interested in volunteering for or joining a work group, please contact the work group lead (found here).

Behavioral Health Services Community Organized Recovery Efforts (CORE)

This is an opportunity to be part of a new, cutting edge model working with individuals recovering from substance abuse disorders. Join an innovative program known as CORE, a Recovery Oriented System of Care (ROSC), a national trend in working with people seeking or in recovery. CORE is seeking volunteers to work in the following areas:

  • Recovery Coach - Persons with experience and knowledge of addictions guiding and mentoring people seeking or active in recovery
  • Telephone Recovery Support - Making follow-up phone contacts with participants of the ROSC program to offer support and provide information on ROSC functions
  • Recovery Center Support - Participate in running recovery center activities, classes, groups, social functions, and providing administrative support
  • Special Events - Participate in planning and working at special events for CORE participants

If interested, please send an email to CORE@FrederickCountyMD.gov or call 301-600-3289.

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Prevention Programs

The Prevention Program is recruiting volunteers to assist in program activities. We have many opportunities including health fair booths and day camps that need to be set up and monitored, several coalitions that need members and many other opportunities for you to help out. If interested, please call Todd Crum, Prevention Coordinator, at 301-600-3285 or email him at tcrum@FrederickCountyMD.gov