Health Department

As a public health agency, the Knox County Health Department works to promote and protect the health of everyone in our community. We employ more than 260 professionals including administrative personnel, public health educators, epidemiologists, physicians, environmentalists, nurses, nutritionists, facility maintenance workers and many others.

Benefits

Being a part of the KCHD team provides several advantages and benefits. Not only do you get to work with a capable, knowledgeable and friendly team, but we also offer some of the following benefits:

• Worksite wellness (on-site fitness center)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous paid sick and vacation leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Some positions may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Knox County also boasts a very rich retirement plan with a 6% match to start. For more information on retirement, follow this link: Knox County Retirement.
• And so much more

More information about all Knox County benefits can be found in the Knox County Teammate Handbook.

Current Job Openings

For a full list of Knox County job openings, please click here.

The Knox County Health Department strives to be a great place to work and an employer of choice in the region. It is the commitment of our leaders to create a diverse, inclusive, and unified workforce.

Knox County Health Department is an equal opportunity employer that strives to build a workforce that represents the community we serve.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for an interview, you have been asked to participate in, please contact one of the following:
Knox County Human Resources Department: 865-215-2321.

No individual will be discriminated or harassed based on race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Veterans' preference is provided with a valid DD214 attached to your application.

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