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A healthy today for a brighter tomorrow.
We are always seeking and hiring qualified individuals who are passionate about public health and want to make a direct, positive impact on the health and well-being of all Kentuckians.
Administrative Specialist I
The Lake Cumberland District Health Department is accepting applications for a full-time Administrative Specialist I based at the District Office in Somerset, KY.
General Duties Include: The Health Department is seeking a knowledgeable and service-oriented Administrative Specialist I to provide administrative and advanced secretarial support to Human Resources operations. This position performs a variety of confidential clerical and administrative duties requiring independent judgment, initiative, and attention to detail, and supports recruitment and onboarding, employee records, scheduling, correspondence, benefits support, and general HR functions. The role serves as a trusted resource to employees and supervisors, contributing to the consistent application of personnel policies and the efficient operation of a mission-driven public health organization.
Minimum Education, Training or Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Public Health, Community Health, Accounting, Human Resource Management, Computer Science, or related degree — OR — High School Diploma or GED and five (5) years of experience in administrative responsibilities such as office management, data entry and analysis, personnel planning, or closely related activities. Education in the subjects listed above will substitute for the experience on a year-for-year basis, not to exceed four (4) years.
Starting Salary: $17.04 per hour (5% increment added to salary upon successful completion of an initial six-month performance probationary period.)
Merit Salary/Position Grade: 14
Completed applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
For a full listing of qualifications and instructions to apply for this position, visit https://chfs.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/CHFS/job/Lake-Cumberland-District-Health-Department/Administrative-Specialist-I_JR-10001188-1
Qualified applicants/employees are subject to a pre-screening, selection for interview, and/or demonstration of skills testing. Employment may be contingent upon a successful drug screening and background check. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, ancestry or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
RN-Public Health Nurse I
We accept applications at all times for our Public Health Nurse registry.
The Lake Cumberland District Health Department is accepting applications for full-time RN– Local Health Nurse I positions.
LCDHD is accepting applications to establish a register for local health nurse positions within our 10-county service area.
Minimum Education, Training or Experience: See special requirements.
Special Requirements: Must have RN license in Kentucky or compact state or provisional license in Kentucky, meeting all requirements of KRS 314.041 and approval to practice as Registered Nurse Applicant (RNA).
Starting Salary: $20.30 – $25.24 Hourly – Grade 17
For a full listing of qualifications and to apply for this position, visit https://chfs.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/CHFS/job/Pulaski-County-Health-Center/Public-Health-Nurse-I_JR-10000023
Qualified applicants/employees are subject to a pre-screening, selection for interview, and/or demonstration of skills testing. Employment may be contingent upon a successful drug screening and background check. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Health Environmentalist I (Transcript Submission Required)
We accept applications at all times for our Health Environmentalist registry.
The Lake Cumberland District Health Department is currently accepting ongoing applications for upcoming full-time Health Environmentalist I positions.
LCDHD is accepting applications to establish a register for local Health Environmentalist positions within our 10-county service area.
Minimum Education, Training or Experience: Bachelor’s degree from a college or university with a minor or twenty-four (24) semester hours in environmental health, biological or physical science or registration as a Kentucky Environmental Specialist/Sanitarian under KRS 223.
Special Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Note: an individual upon employment must become registered under the provisions of KRS 223 to remain a permanent employee per Administrative Regulations 902 KAR 8:080.
Starting Salary: $20.30 (5% increment added to salary upon successful completion of an initial six-month performance probationary period.)
For a full listing of qualifications and to apply for this position, visit https://chfs.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CHFS/job/Lake-Cumberland-District-Health-Department/Health-Environmentalist-I_JR-10001026
Qualified applicants/employees are subject to a pre-screening, selection for interview, and/or demonstration of skills testing. Employment may be contingent upon a successful drug screening and background check. Equal Opportunity Employer.
