Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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As a public service agency, we know our greatest assets are the people behind the service. We recognize the value of our employees through competitive pay and an amazing benefit package for staff and their family. Franklin County Public Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse and inclusive workforce.

The FCPH value statement says it all: We serve our communities, our organization, and each other with Integrity, Accountability, Excellence, Respect and Humility.

Franklin County Public Health provides:

•    Schedules to support a work/life balance.
•    Robust benefits including medical, dental, vision, an employee assistance program and a flexible spending account.
•    Life insurance, short and long term disability options are also offered.
•    Vacation time, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays.
•    And much more!

NOW HIRING: Tobacco Use Prevention, Cessation, and Compliance Coordinator

(Full- Time Position)

The Tobacco Prevention, Cessation, and Compliance Coordinator contributes to the advancement and/or improvement of the health of Central Ohioans through increased local tobacco prevention, education, and compliance efforts, including outreach to youth and communities about vaping. This position will work with communities and stakeholders in increasing and improving tobacco prevention policies.  This position will work with local communities on compliance of Tobacco-Twenty-one Ordinances.    

Duties Include:

• Leads implementation and evaluation of a community -based prevention and cessation programs that focus on tobacco product usage. Serves a role in local tobacco-prevention-related coalitions, regional tobacco initiatives or groups, and state level tobacco coalition groups.
• Coordinates and administers the Tobacco Retail Licensing program for FCPH contract cities and facilitates compliance of the Tobacco 21 program in those cities.
• Responsible for recruiting and coordinating youth between the age of 18-21 to conduct audits at tobacco retailer locations across Franklin County.
• Works with the agency’s harm reduction staff to promote harm reduction education for tobacco products.
• If candidate is a Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist (CTTS) certified and/or upon becoming certified, will work with provider agencies in administering the CTTS program and cessation services to residents of Franklin County.
• Works with local schools and youth serving programs on tobacco prevention and cessation.
• Manages a community network system of existing service providers to offer essential cessation services to residents. Assists in identifying local health resources that could be mobilized to improve prevention and cessation activities. Manages a community network system of existing service providers to offer essential cessation services to residents.
• Assists in identifying local health resources that could be mobilized to improve prevention and cessation activities, inclusive of applying for and coordinating grants.
• Assists with identifying and recommending grant expenditures. Prepares submission of State and/or Federal grants as appropriate and is responsible for managing program budget, reporting and grant requirements.
• Assist in developing marketing plans with Public Information Officer and Communications Department to promote tobacco cessation and prevention efforts. Utilizes appropriate methods for interacting effectively and professionally with persons of all ages and from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, racial, and ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, lifestyles, and physical abilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

•    Bachelor’s degree in public health, public administration, health education, social work, or related field 
•    Two (2) years related experience including grant writing, grants management, and public speaking.
•    Ohio Driver’s License 
•    Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist (CTTS) or certification may be obtained upon hire.
•    Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) preferred.

Hiring Salary: $25.78/hour - $29.65/hour. This is a non-exempt position.  

Interested applicants should apply at with

•    Resume
•    Cover letter 
•    Completed FCPH application (located:  

Deadline for Applying: Internal applicants (09/23/2026); External applicants (Until filled)

No phone calls please.  

This is a non-grant-funded position; however, the position is connected to the Tobacco Retail Licensing ordinances in local cities.

Franklin County Public Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Learn more at  

FCPH is committed to providing a healthy work environment for all employees, and all employees agree to be non-tobacco users as a condition of employment (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, smokeless tobacco, vapor, etc.). All applicants offered positions with FCPH must submit to and pass a drug and alcohol screen before beginning work. 

Applicants with disabilities may contact Victoria Bradley, HR Generalist at victoriabradley@franklincountyohio.gov or 614-301-2100 to request and arrange for accommodations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position.

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