ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT II

Clermont County, Ohio; Kentucky; On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Annual Bonus

Remote Work Option

Paid Leave

Vacation

Sick Leave

13 Holidays

Volunteer Time

Personal Leave

Parental Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Clermont County Public Health is seeking an Administrative Assistant II to support the Health Commissioner and manage board meetings. The role involves HR coordination, minutes, and document preparation in a full-time capacity.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of office experience, or an Associate with 4 years, or a high school diploma with 5 years of experience. A valid driver’s license and dependable attendance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience; or, Associate degree and four (4) years of experience; or high school diploma or equivalent, and five (5) years’ experience in an office setting or similar environment.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Regular and predictable attendance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide 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, special projects, and providing backup for the Fiscal Officer.
• Serve as the agency-level human resources coordinator, responsible for coordinating staff hiring, onboarding, and offboarding; 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.

Skills

Administrative support

Meeting minutes

HR coordination

Document preparation

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Two years experience

Job description

Administrative Assistant II

Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Pay Rate: $24.92 – $28.84 per hour (commensurate with experience)
Deadline to Apply: October 4, 2026

This position is for an Administrative Assistant II.

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!

Job Duties

• This is a full-time position. 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, special projects, and providing backup for the Fiscal Officer. Also serves as the agency-level human resources coordinator, responsible for coordinating staff hiring, onboarding, and offboarding; 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years of experience; or, Associate degree and four (4) years of experience; or high school diploma or equivalent, and five (5) years’ experience in an office setting or similar environment; or any combination of equivalent education, training, and/or experience. Demonstrates enhanced expertise with the ability to work independently on assigned responsibilities with limited supervision. Assumes broader programmatic responsibility within assigned areas, applying judgment and experience to support program effectiveness and continuous improvement. May provide guidance and support to less experienced staff and help coordinate program activities. Exercises discretion in decision‑making within established policies and procedures. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license. Required to have regular and predictable attendance.

Fringe & Benefits

Benefits & Fringe Package Value: $16,521 to $73,399

• 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, totaling 15 days per year.
• Holiday- CCPH observes thirteen paid holidays.
• Volunteer Time - All staff receive 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’s estimated value, based on the above salary range, is $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.
• 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 $26,143 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 – $52.59 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

For general questions regarding the position, please email [e-mail].

Additional Information

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

Tentative Hiring Timeline

• Application Materials Due – October 4, 2026
• Initial Interviews – October 13 – 19, 2026
• Final Interviews – October 22 – 30, 2026
• Action to Employ – October 30, 2026