Community Technician

Community Technician

Salary

$43,680.00 - $56,097.60 Annually

Location

One Renaissance Center - 345 High Street, Hamilton, OH

Job Type

Temporary Full Time

Job Number

00828

Department

Health

Division

Health Environment

Opening Date

09/02/2026

Closing Date

9/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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General Description

The City of Hamilton is an EEO & AAE. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

This position is grant-funded and is currently scheduled to terminate on November 30, 2027. If additional grant funding is awarded, the position may be extended.

The principal function of an employee in this classification is to perform responsible clerical, administrative and technical work involving community tasks including but not limited to: planning efforts, program development and event support. This position focuses on enhancing population health through chronic disease prevention and will play a key role in delivering outreach, education and essential resources directly to residents in the community. This position will also assist with public health efforts in reaccreditation, environmental health and public health nursing. This position is designed for an individual who is committed to improving health and wellness in the community.

The work is performed under the direction and supervision of a division leader, assistant department director or department head, but some leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment. While the work does not involve supervision over the work of other employees, it is expected the employee will work cooperatively with other City staff. The principal duties of this class are performed in both indoor and outdoor settings.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports immunization clinics, wellness fairs and community events;
• Provides health information regarding local health resources and services to the community;
• Maintains accurate records and assists with data entry and reporting;
• Conducts engagement outreach to underserved populations;
• Collects basic health data under supervision;
• Collaborates with public health staff;
• Assists in providing health resource information/event promotion through various media outlets;
• Participates in emergency response activities as needed or as directed;
• Assists in Department programs and projects including but not limited to reaccreditation efforts, environmental health support and emergency preparedness;
• Performs related work as directed.

Skills/Knowledges/Abilities

• Ability to learn department and citywide procedures and standard policies;
• to establish and maintain effective working relationships with health department and other city department employees, supervisory personnel and the public;
• Ability to work in enclosed spaces and outdoors in all types of weather, etc. as required by position;
• Ability to effectively communicate with others, both orally and in writing;
• Strong communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and part of a team;
• Comfortable in diverse community settings;
• Compassionate, dependable and culturally sensitive.

Training/Education/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of high school graduation or possession of a G.E.D. or equivalent (Will be verified for finalists); and
• Six (6) months of experience in public health, health sciences or other closely related area; and
• Basic computer skills (data entry, email, google doc); and
• A valid drivers license (Will be verified for finalists).

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from a college or university of recognized standing with an Associates Degree public health, health sciences or closely related field.

The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan.

Temporary and part-time positions are not eligible for the benefits listed below.

For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.

Health Insurance

The City offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. The medical plan is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings Account (HSA) to help cover eligible healthcare expenses. Health insurance coverage begins on your date of hire.

Holidays

For many employee groups, the City provides 17 days (136 hours/year) of paid holiday leave. These include: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and New Years Eve.

Life Insurance

After six months of employment, employees are eligible for $10,000 coverage under our group life insurance policy. Additional coverage up to the employees annual salary ($40,000 maximum) may be purchased. Upon retirement this coverage will be reduced to $4,000. The premiums will be paid by the City.

Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Life insurance (term and whole life), critical illness/cancer, accident, short / long term disability insurance

Deferred Compensation Plan

This plan allows employees to build a financial reserve for retirement by using pre-tax, payroll deducted contributions. This money is held and invested by the plans trustees in options selected by the employee. Risk levels vary depending on the options chosen. Participation is voluntary.

Retirement Plans

The Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) and the Police and Fire Disability and Pension Fund (PFDPF) are the two plans available to City employees. Both are established by Ohio law and participation is required. Both the employee and the City of Hamilton contribute a percentage (pre-tax) into the system. Members do not pay into the Federal Social Security System. Employees and the City also contribute to Medicare.

EMPLOYEES WHO ARE COVERED BY A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT (CBA) MAY HAVE BENEFITS THAT DIFFER FROM THOSE NOTED ABOVE. IN THOSE INSTANCES, YOU MUST REFER TO THE CBA FOR SPECIFIC BENEFIT DETAILS. THIS LISTING IS NOT ALL-INCLUSIVE, BUT IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE A BRIEF OVERVIEW.

01

Do you understand that this position is grant-funded and is currently scheduled to terminate on November 30, 2027? (If additional grant funding is awarded, the position may be extended.)

• Yes
• No

02

Have you graduated from high school or possess a G.E.D. or equivalent? (Will be verified for finalists)

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have six (6) months of experience in public health, health sciences, or other closely related area?

• Yes
• No

04

If you have six (6) months of experience in public health, health sciences, or other closely related area, please list employers and dates below.

05

Do you have basic computer skills? (data entry, email, Google Docs)

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a valid drivers license? (Will be verified for finalists)

• Yes
• No

07

Have you graduated from a college or university of recognized standing with an Associates Degree public health, health sciences or closely related field?

• Yes
• No

08

If you have graduated from a college or university of recognized standing with an Associates Degree public health, health sciences or a closely related field, what field of study was your degree in?

09

Did you include your CORRECT email address in your application? Please recheck. Our communication to you will be via email and its imperative that we have a valid email address.

• Yes
• No

10

Do you understand that you will receive email notifications during this recruitment process and will need to continually check your email and respond timely?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Hamilton, Ohio

Address Human Resources Department

345 High Street - 3rd Floor

Hamilton, Ohio, 45011

Website http://www.hamilton-city.org