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 Clinical RN Liaison The  Liaison will participate in weekly meetings/calls as they pertain to COVID response at the FCHD (Frederick County School call weekly, Weekly MDH updates (FCS and LHD), Planning and Tactics call); will review and report out on testing and outbreak data as it pertains to the FCS; and much more. This position works remotely. 
  • 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.  
  • 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.

  • 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)


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

Frederick County Job Opportunities

Vaccination Clinic hiring:

Vaccination Clinic RN - COVID Health Department - Frederick, MD  Part-Time Non-Benefited - $40.00 Hourly Department: Health Services Division

  •       Vaccinator - COVID Health Department - Frederick, MD Part-Time Non-Benefited - $30.00 Hourly Department: Health Services Division


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