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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.
Health Environmentalist I (Transcript Submission Required)
The Lake Cumberland District Health Department is currently accepting applications for a full-time Health Environmentalist I servicing Russell and Adair Counties.
General Duties Include: Inspects food establishments for compliance with state regulations pertaining to sanitation; performs regular inspections of tourist accommodations, schools, swimming pools and septic tanks sites to ensure compliance with state and local regulations pertaining to environmental health, this may include taking product samples and forwarding for testing. Secures water samples, investigates nuisance complaints and other duties related to environmental health; request assistance from supervisors in situations beyond his/her scope of training and experience. Interprets reports generated by the Environmental Health Management Information System (EHMIS)/Graphical Users Interface (GUI) system. Analyzes and interprets data regarding test results, inspections results, etc. and presents results to appropriate types of audiences.
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 per hour (5% increment added to salary upon successful completion of an initial six months performance probationary period.)
Merit Salary/Position Grade: 17
Completed applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
For a full listing of qualifications and instructions to apply for this position, visit https://chfs.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/CHFS/job/Russell-County-Health-Center/Health-Environmentalist-I—-Transcript-Submission-Required-_JR-10001175
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.
