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:

Coordinator Special Program III (Mental Health Services Coordinator) - Behavioral Health Services - Full-time contractual poslition

Community Health Outreach Worker II - Community Health Services Division - Maternal Child Health - Full-time contractual position

A/D Professional Counselor - Behavioral Health Services Division - Detention Center - Full-time Merit/Regular position

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 mdouge@frederickcountymd.gov (include job title in the subject line.) For additional details about each position, visit Maryland Workforce Exchange https://mwejobs.maryland.gov and search by job title or the position’s specific job number listed below (MWE#.)

• Long Term Care Facility (LTCF) Liaison (MWE# 1172012) The LTCF Liaison will participate in weekly meetings/calls as they pertain to COVID response at the FCHD (LTCF facility call weekly, Weekly MDH updates (LTC and LHD), Planning and Tactics call); will review and report out on testing and outbreak data as it pertains to the LTC and AL Facilities; and much more. 
• Specimen Collector (MWE# 1174254) 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. 
• Site Supervisor (MWE# 1174329) 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.  

Below are other position available for immediate fill for the COVID Division. To apply for these positions, email a cover letter and resume to Human Resources for State at Frederick County Health Department at klundy@frederickcountymd.gov 

• COVID Clinical Vaccine Program Manager This full-time position will oversee and manage the new COVID Vaccination Clinic. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, vaccine ordering, storage, required paperwork, data, and disposal. Oversite of budget, staffing, inventory, data storage and collection, along with changing needs, policies, and functionality for the overall function of the successful clinic. This position will also supervise the day-to-day activities at the COVID Vaccination Clinic with supervision of data entry staff, public information staff, and clinical vaccinators during the clinic hours. This position may include emergency meetings or other issues that would occur after hours. This position will work closely with the COVID Director, Health Officer, Public Health Preparedness, Maryland Department of Health, CDC, and other officials to successfully run the clinic for Frederick County.
  We are looking for clinical 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.
• Required:

Education: A Master’s degree in nursing or related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Two years of experience as a Community Health Nurse in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity or one year of experience as a Community Health Nurse and two years of experience in an administrative, supervisory, consultative or teaching capacity as a Registered Nurse.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and two years of experience as a Community Health Nurse for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and three years of experience as a Community Health Nurse for the required education.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Nursing classification or Nursing or Health Care Specialist specialty codes in the Nursing field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland State Board of Nursing, 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215. (Please note the Executive Order for the State of Emergency)

• COVID Clinical Vaccine Coordinator (part-time)
  This part-time position will assist the Program Manager in overseeing and managing the new COVID Vaccination Clinic. Responsibilities include, but not limited to, vaccine ordering, storage, required paperwork, data, and disposal. Help with budget, staffing, inventory, data storage and collection, along with changing needs, policies, and functionality for the overall function of the successful clinic. This position will also lead staff in the day-to-day activities at the COVID Vaccination Clinic. This position may include emergency meetings or other issues that would occur after hours.
  This position offers paid sick and safe leave, health benefits, and a 457b retirement option.
  We are looking for a candidate who is a registered nurse 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.
  Required:
  Education: A Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
  Experience: None.
  Notes:
  1. Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and one year of experience as a Registered Nurse for the required education.
  2. Candidates may substitute two years of experience as a Registered Nurse for the required education.
  3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Nursing classification or Nursing or Health Care Specialist specialty codes in the Nursing field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
  Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland State Board of Nursing, 4140 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215. (Please note the Executive Order during the State of Emergency)
• COVID Testing site – Full-time Collection Assistant (looking to fill two open positions)

  This full-time position greets the public in COVID testing site and mobile COVID testing sites, aids the public in Frederick County in the registration process, monitors the flow of the waiting area, and aids in collection of testing. This position uses independent judgement for client direction and client needs.

  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