Public Health Nurse Non-Merit (Specialist Lead)
Salary
$39.24 - $50.96 Hourly
Location
Towson, MD
Job Type
NON-MERIT
Job Number
NM.140 06-26
Department
HHS/COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES
Opening Date
06/05/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Pay Schedule XIV, Grade R06, Regular Schedule: 30 hours per week.
A vacancy exists in the Department of Health and Human Services, Adult Evaluation and Review Services Program.
Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.
A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.
Current and future vacancies occurring within this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.
This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.
All interested candidates must apply at this time.
List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.
Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of licenses, certifications, and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Examples of Duties
Job Purpose
Under general supervision, plans, coordinates, and provides professional public health nursing assessment and person-centered care planning to individuals, families, and groups in home and community-based settings.
Essential Job Duties
Examples of Other Duties
Performs other related duties as required.
NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all essential job functions for each position in the class. Not all positions may be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in nursing.
OR
Graduation from an accredited diploma school of nursing;
Plus
At least one year of professional nursing experience.
OR
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate in Arts degree in nursing:
Plus at least two years professional nursing experience.
Additional qualifying education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Preferred Experience
Working with a Maternal and Child Health Program and/or Infants and Toddlers Program
Experience working with families of young children with special needs
Experience providing early childhood intervention and the preschool special education system of services
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid license to practice as a professional registered nurse, issued by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses, is required at the time of appointment. Possession of a valid drivers license equivalent to a noncommercial, class C Maryland drivers license is required at the time of appointment.
Proof of Licenses, Certifications, and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of education beyond high school to meet the positions required and preferred qualifications. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicants major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Proof of license(s), certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org)
Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Public Health Nurse - AERS - Non-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204
You must attach your transcript(s)/degree(s) and license(s)/certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.
EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Qualified applicants will be assigned a rating based on an evaluation of their training and experience as submitted on their application and supplemental questionnaire. Applicants are advised to state the dates, duties, and responsibilities of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
Employment Benefits for Non-Merit or Non-Classified, Part-Time Employees
Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.
Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.
Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.
Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.
Health Insurance
In order to qualify for health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance), part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:
Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.
Life Insurance
In order to qualify for life insurance benefits, part-time employees must be scheduled for four (4) full work days plus two (2) hours each week.
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employees annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.
Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.
Paid Leave
Sick Leave - Monthly sick leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. No maximum on accrual. Accrued balance can be applied toward service credit at retirement.
Vacation Leave - Monthly vacation leave earnings prorated based on the number of hours worked per week. Earnings increase after five, ten and fifteen years of service generally.
Holidays - Part-time 30 to 39 hour non-merit or non-classified employees will generally be paid for ten holidays per calendar year. Other part-time, non-merit or non-classified employees working 29 hours per week or less will receive two paid holidays per calendar year. These holidays are the Christmas holiday and the Independence Day holiday.
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave
Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.
Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.
Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.
Disclaimer
This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.
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The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included on the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete and you may not receive further consideration for this position. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.
02
Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience/History" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for this position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.
03
Select the type of drivers license you currently hold. Be sure you have provided your drivers license number, class and state in the previous section of this application.
04
Which answer best describes your level of education and/or experience
05
Are you a licensed registered nurse in the State of Maryland?
06
Bilingual- Do you have the ability to read, write, and speak a language other than English?
07
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, what other language(s) do you read, write, or speak? If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.
08
Are you willing to work in a position that requires travel between work sites using your personal transportation? A mileage allowance, set by Baltimore County Policy, shall be paid to County employees who use their privately-owned vehicles for official County travel necessary to carry out the required or authorized duties of their positions. Are you willing and able to accept this condition of employment?
Required Question
Employer Baltimore County
Address 308 Allegheny Avenue
Towson, Maryland, 21204
Phone 410-887-3135
Website http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov