Dorchester County is in the central Chesapeake Bay region. The county is known as the Heart of the Chesapeake. For more information about Dorchester, visit our county’s tourism website.
The Dorchester County Health Department is located in Cambridge, the county seat. We are about 1.5 hours from Baltimore and Washington, D.C., and less than three hours from Philadelphia.
We employ a wide range of talent across many programs, including nursing, family planning, administration, substance use prevention, outpatient treatment, wells and septic systems, food protection, and health education.
We understand the importance of family and children. Our family-friendly policies offer the support and flexibility you need at work and at home.
Among the many benefits of working for us, we offer health coverage, leave benefits, and life insurance plans at low group rates for all eligible employees, as well as retirement benefits for permanent state employees.
Health Coverage
As a permanent state employee, you and your family may benefit from our medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage. Contractual employees (who work at least 30 hours per week or an average of 130 hours a month for a period greater than 90 consecutive days) are eligible for medical and prescription coverage for the employee and dependents with the state subsidizing 75% of the cost.
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package for permanent state employees includes 10 to 25 days of annual (vacation) leave depending on years of service, six personal days, and 15 days of sick leave per year. In addition, the state offers 11 paid holidays per year.
We also offer paid parental leave to eligible permanent state employees to care for and nurture children within 6 months of birth or within 6 months of an adoption of a child under 6 years of age.
Although more limited, the state offers other forms of paid time off to a majority of our contractual staff. A contractual employee who works 120 days in a 12-month period accrues leave at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, up to 40 hours per calendar year.
Our leave policies also adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993.
For more information on state benefits, go to Benefits of State Employment.
All Dorchester County Health Department jobs are posted to the Maryland State Government jobs portal for a minimum of 2 weeks.
Complete application instructions are included in the job announcement.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.
Appropriate accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request by calling Human Resources at 410-228-3223.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST TRAINEE
The main purpose of this full-time position will be to assist in the protection of public health through the enforcement of applicable laws and regulations concerning individual wells, on-site wastewater disposal systems, subdivisions of land, nuisance control and air quality.
Education: Determined by the Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists under the licensing requirements for Environmental Health Specialists.
Licenses: At the time of hire, candidates must possess a certificate of eligibility to be licensed as an Environmental Health Specialist from the Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists.
Salary: $46,435 – $71,124/year
Apply by June 20, 2023.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST II
The main purpose of this full-time position will be to assist in the protection of public health through the enforcement of applicable laws and regulations concerning individual wells, on-site wastewater disposal systems, subdivisions of land, nuisance control and air quality.
Education: Determined by the Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists under the licensing requirements for Environmental Health Specialists.
Experience: One year of experience performing inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with environmental health laws and regulations.
- Candidates may substitute a Master of Public Health or Master of Science degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
- Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Environmental Engineering classifications or Environmental Engineering specialty codes in the Engineering and Natural Resources field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Licenses: Candidates must possess and maintain a current license as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist from the Maryland Board of Environmental Health Specialists.
Salary: $52,575 – $80,992/year
Apply by June 20, 2023.
COORDINATOR SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES I
The Development Disabilities (DD) TCM/Coordinator of Community Services (CCS) full-time contractual position will be the point person for all services offered to individuals served by DDA. This position will assist the individual in the preparation of the application and gathering of necessary documentation for DDA to make an eligibility determination. This position will also be the responsible party for facilitating the development of the Person-Centered Plan (PCP) and monitoring of the PCP. In addition, this position will complete an assessment of the most integrated setting and identification of barriers and a plan to overcome the barriers in the State Residential Center.
Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, social work, psychology, education, counseling or a related field.
- Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in another field plus one year of professional experience in health services for the required education.
- Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Health Care Administration classifications or Civil Affairs Specialist specialty codes in the health related field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.
Pay: $20.93 – $31.96/hour
Apply by June 20, 2023.
The main purpose of this full-time position will be to support the medical requirements of 2019 HB 116 for detention centers and MDH. This position will handle medication management to include buprenorphine, vivitrol and other recommended medications for behavioral health (SUD & MH) clients in the Dorchester County Detention Center and at Dorchester County Behavioral Health (DCBH). This position will also provide medical support and assistance to the DCBH physician and staff.
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
- Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and one year of experience as a Registered Nurse for the required education.
- Candidates may substitute two years of experience as a Registered Nurse for the required education.
- 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 education.
Licenses: Candidates must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland State Board of Nursing.
Salary: $63,556 – $98,523/year
Apply by June 16, 2023.
The main purpose of this full-time contractual position will be to increase racial and ethnic minority persons, who are HIV positive and out of care, to access available medication assistance programs and other identified resources that will improve the wellness and quality of life of the HIV individual. The counties that will be covered by this program will be Dorchester, Caroline and Talbot.
Pay: $22.26 – $34.10/hour
Apply by June 15, 2023.
The main purpose of this full-time contractual position will be to provide School Nurse Services to Dorchester County Public School students and staff.
The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Administering medications and treatments
- Conducting age appropriate health screenings
- Assessing and providing care for ill and/or injured patients
- Conducting health record maintenance, immunization reviews, and case management of chronic health concerns
- Developing care plans
- Engaging in team meetings and/or events
- Transporting clients
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
- Candidates may substitute a Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and one year of experience as a Registered Nurse for the required education.
- Candidates may substitute two years of experience as a Registered Nurse for the required education.
- 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 education.
Licenses: Candidates must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland State Board of Nursing.
Pay: $30.47 – $47.24/hour
Apply by June 15, 2023.
The main purpose of this full-time contractual position will be to provide School Nurse Services to Dorchester County Public School students and staff.
The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:
- Administering medications and treatments
- Conducting age appropriate health screenings
- Assessing and providing care for ill and/or injured patients
- Conducting health record maintenance, immunization reviews, and case management of chronic health concerns
- Developing care plans
- Engaging in team meetings and/or events
- Transporting clients
Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Nursing under the licensing requirements for Registered Nurse.
Licenses: Candidates must possess a current license as a Registered Nurse from the Maryland State Board of Nursing.
Pay: $28.58 – $44.25/hour
Apply by June 15, 2023.
To see all the current job openings with the State of Maryland, go to State of Maryland Jobs.
Maryland Responds Medical Reserve Corp is a community-based, civilian, volunteer program that helps build the public health infrastructure and response capabilities of Maryland communities.
The Maryland Responds program allows medical and public health professionals and non-medical community members to volunteer their skills, expertise and time to support ongoing public health initiatives and to assist during emergencies.
Register at the Maryland Responds website.
We love being a part of people’s education journey or path to professional growth! The Dorchester County Health Department welcomes the opportunity to host internships for students pursuing their bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees, as well as those seeking a professional certification in a clinical field. Each internship can be individually tailored to meet the student’s needs and provide a meaningful opportunity to learn.
If you are interested in an internship with us, please email or call 410-228-3223 and ask for human resources (HR). Be sure to include the following information in your initial email:
• Degree or certification being pursued
• Areas of specialization or interest
• Number of hours a week available
• If you have transportation to the health department
• If you are only interested in a remote-work internship
• If you are interested in an internship regardless of pay or are only seeking paid internships
• Include your resume and any relevant information from your school regarding the internship process for hosts
Some internship opportunities may be listed at the State of Maryland Job Openings webpage.
Call the health department at 410-228-3223 and ask to speak with our office of human resources.