Type:  Full-Time, Permanent
Pay Rate: Administrative Assistant I $22.66-$26.44 per hour

    Administrative Assistant II $24.92-$28.84 per hour (commensurate with experience)

Deadline to Apply: January 31, 2026

This position is for an Administrative Assistant. Appointment to a level I or II will be dependent on the candidate’s current skills and experience.

Clermont County Public Health is an excellent place for energetic self-starters and offers generous fringe and benefits. We strive to protect the public’s health by preventing the spread of disease and working with the community to educate and promote good health practices. Public health is a stable work environment, relatively unaffected by economic fluctuations. We look forward to hearing from you!

Administrative Assistant I Job Duties:   

This is a full-time position in the Administration Branch. Duties include providing administrative support to the Health Commissioner, coordination of the monthly Board of Health and annual District Advisory Council meetings, taking formal and informal meeting minutes, assisting with document and report preparation, contract management, processing daily pay-ins to the Treasurer’s Office, and providing backup for the Fiscal Officer. This position reports directly to the Health Commissioner.

Administrative Assistant II Job Duties:  

This is a full-time position in the Administration Branch. Duties include providing administrative support to the Health Commissioner, coordination of the monthly Board of Health and annual District Advisory Council meetings, taking formal and informal meeting minutes, assisting with document and report preparation, contract management, processing daily pay-ins to the Treasurer’s Office, and providing backup for the Fiscal Officer. Also serves as the department-level human resources coordinator who is responsible for coordinating the hiring, onboarding, and offboarding of staff; coordinating performance evaluations; entering personnel actions; managing personnel policy updates; monitoring leave accruals; and preparing various human resources reports. This position reports directly to the Health Commissioner. 

Fringe & Benefits:

Benefits & Fringe Package Value: $15,159 to $73,546

Clermont County Public Health offers a generous fringe and benefits package to all full-time employees:

• Sign-On Bonus- New Employees receive a one-time $500 sign-on bonus after completing their 180-day probationary period. After one year of service, staff will receive an additional $1,000 bonus.
• Anniversary Bonus- All staff receive a bonus on their five-year anniversaries, ranging from $1,000 to $1,500.

• Attractive Schedule- We follow an attractive work schedule of 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with the option of a four-day (10 hr/day) workweek once the probationary period is complete.
• Remote Work Option- This position can work remotely two days a week after the probationary period.
• Paid Leave (312-983 hours per year)
• Vacation- Vacation starts at two weeks annually with up to 6 weeks per year at 20 years of service.
• Sick- Sick leave accrues at 4.6 hours per 80-hour pay period, which amounts to 15 days per year.
• Holiday- CCPH observes thirteen paid holidays.
• Volunteer Time- All staff are given 16 hours of paid leave each year to volunteer locally.
• Personal Leave- Full-time employees earn one personal day per year.
• Parental Leave- After one year of employment, employees are eligible for eight weeks of paid leave following the birth or adoption of a child.

• Military Leave- National Guard, Defense Corps, Naval Militia, and all U.S Armed Forces reserve members are authorized up to 176 hours of paid leave per calendar year for training purposes.

• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) – All employees contribute 10% of their salary to PERS, and the agency contributes 14%. The agency estimated value based on the above salary range from $6,598 to $8,398 annually. Employees do not pay federal social security tax from income; all contributions go directly towards PERS.
• Deferred Compensation Plans– Employees may contribute to tax-deferred supplemental retirement accounts.
• Tuition Assistance Program – CCPH offers tuition assistance to all employees after one year of service, up to 90% reimbursement.
• Student Loan Forgiveness- Public service employees may be eligible for student loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

• Sick Leave Rewards- Employees with low sick leave usage traditionally receive an annual sick leave bonus of up to $800. They are also eligible for quarterly drawings, which could earn up to an additional $240 per year.
• Fleet Vehicle – CCPH provides fleet vehicles for use while performing official business. Fleet vehicles are not take-home vehicles.

• Health Insurance – Employees may choose coverage from single to full family benefits based on eligibility. Depending on the selection, the agency pays 81% - 87% of coverage. The value of health insurance ranges from $8,750 to $24,648 annually. In addition, employees selecting high-deductible plans can receive $600 – $1,200 per year for a health savings account.
• Dental Insurance – Optional for employees to pick up, for $14.75 – $452.59 per pay period.
• Vision Insurance – Optional for employees to pick up, at $2.53 – $7.29 per pay period.
• Life Insurance – Agency provides $25,000 in life insurance, with no charge to employees.
• Supplemental Life Insurance – Employees may purchase up to $250,000 for themselves, $100,000 for spouses, and $20,000 for children.
• Accident and Critical Illness Insurance – Coverage is available to be picked up by the employee.
• Long-term Disability – Agency picks up the first five years until the employee becomes vested in PERS.

Contact Information:

All applicants must submit their application online at www.ccphohio.org/careers and follow the application instructions. Resumes and cover letters sent directly to the Public Health office cannot be accepted; they must be uploaded through the website. For general questions regarding the position, please email ccph@clermontcountyohio.gov.

Additional Information:

Clermont County Public Health is an equal-opportunity employer. All employees must abide by a tobacco, nicotine, and marijuana (medical and recreational) free lifestyle at all times. Applicants are tested initially and are subject to testing according to agency policies. Applicants will be selected for interviews based on qualifications and the quality of their resumes and cover letters. Upon a conditional job offer, successful applicants must complete a criminal background check, driving record check, and pre-employment physical and drug screen.

Tentative Hiring Timeline: [Optional – can be used at supervisor’s discretion. Please remove if not using.]

• Application Materials Due – January 31, 2026
• Initial Interviews – January 12, 2026 – February 7, 2026
• Final Interviews – February 9, 2026
• Action to Employ No Later Than February 28, 2026

Administrative Assistant I Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or 5 yrs experience as an Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant, Secretary, or similar role
• Strong business writing skills and verbal communication skills are required
• Strong computer skills with a mastery of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to multitask, must be a self-starter, ability to work in a team environment with administrative staff, and to work independently
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Required to have regular and predictable attendance

Administrative Assistant II Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or 7 yrs experience as an Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant, Secretary, or similar role
• Human Resources certification preferred but not required
• Strong business writing skills and verbal communication skills are required
• Strong computer skills with a mastery of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to multitask, must be a self-starter, ability to work in a team environment with administrative staff, and to work independently
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Required to have regular and predictable attendance