Careers in Public Health

Current Classified Job Openings

Current Unclassified Job Openings

Job Descriptions

How to Apply

Employment Benefits

Further Contact Information on Employment Opportunities

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CLASSIFIED JOBS
Permanent OSDH classified employees only, interested in being considered for transfer and/or promotion - Submit an ODH Form 92A and an OPM 4-B (Personal Data Summary Sheet) that clearly indicates how you meet the education and/or experience requirements for the desired position by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date of this announcement.  Forms may be submitted by email to PersonnelServices92A, by fax at (405) 271-3539, or by regular mail to Personnel Services, 1000 NE 10th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73117-1299.

Other permanent classified state employees or former state employees eligible for reinstatement to the classified service - Apply by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date of the announcement by submitting a written request along with an OPM 4-B (Personal Data Summary Sheet) that clearly indicates how you meet the education and/or experience requirements for the position to OSDH Personnel Services by fax at (405) 271-3539 or by regular mail, 1000 NE 10th Street, OKC, OK 73117-1299.  Please specify the position you are applying for, the date of announcement, address and telephone number where you can be reached during work hours.

All other applicants interested in obtaining employment with the State of Oklahoma will contact the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) at (405) 521-2177 or 2101 N. Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105.  Information on state jobs and how to apply may be accessed via the OPM website at http://www.opm.state.ok.us/.

DIRECT HIRE: For certain classified positions requiring professional practice licensure or those positions meeting approval criteria as hard-to-fill, outside applicants may apply directly to the Department of Health’s central office service, division or county health department having a posted vacancy without the need to be certified to the agency on a Merit System list of eligibles (register).  Applicants must submit a completed Merit System Application Form (OPM-4) showing they meet all minimum qualifications for the position and level as stated in the job family descriptor and attach a copy of their current professional practice license if applicable for the position.

Direct Hire Authority is authorized for the Department of Health by the State Office of Personnel Management for the following professional practice licensure positions:
Registered Nurse (All Levels)
Nursing Manager (All Levels)
Advance Practice Nurse (All Levels)
Clinical Health Facility Surveyor (All Levels)
Licensed Practical Nurse (All Levels)
Speech Language Pathologist (Levels II, III, IV)
Audiologist (Levels II, III)
Occupational Therapist (All Levels)
Physical Therapist (All Levels)
Nutrition Therapist (Levels II, III, IV)

Direct Hire Authority is authorized for the Department of Health by the State Office of Personnel Management for the following hard-to-fill positions:
Epidemiologist (Levels II, III, IV)

UNCLASSIFIED JOBS
Qualified applicants interested in an announced unclassified position may apply by sending a letter of interest and resume via email or hard copy to the contact individual listed on the vacancy announcement by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

All non-health department applicants may be subject to a pre-employment background investigation following a conditional offer of employment.

Any qualified applicant with a disability may request reasonable accommodation to complete the application/interview process.  The specific nature of the accommodation requested and the reason for the request must be indicated at the time the written request is submitted.