The El Paso County Department of Health and Environment has approximately 200 employees with more than 54 separate programs aligned under five service divisions.

With a population of 510,000, El Paso is the 4th largest of Colorado's 63 counties, encompassing about 2,158 square miles of diverse topography. The County Health Department serves several towns and incorporated cities within El Paso County. About 70 miles south of Denver, the Health Department is located in the county's largest city, Colorado Springs, at the base of Pikes Peak at the western edge of the county.

The Department is governed by a five-member Board of Health, which is appointed by the El Paso County Board of County Commissioners. For more information about the County Health Department, please go to the County Health Department's Mission and Structure page.

To learn more about the county in general, visit "About El Paso County"

What we do

CURRENT JOBS:

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Program Assistant-WIC-Part Time

Public Health Nurse

 

 

 

 

 

Call 575-8679 to hear an automated listing of current job opportunities at the Health Department.

TO APPLY:

While you may include a resume in applying for a position with us, every applicant is required to complete our application form.

(Application for Employment Form)

Then send the application to:

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:

The Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and promotes diversity. We offer regular, full-time and part-time/temporary employment opportunities with excellent benefit packages.

The Department only accepts applications for currently open job announcements. Vacancy postings and applications for employment are available at 301 S. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80910. Business hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00-5:00, except for Department holidays.

Each application can only be applied toward one job announcement, therefore, if you wish to apply for more than one position, please submit a separate application for each position. It is the responsibility of the applicant to monitor for any future openings. We regret that applications cannot be returned, nor can they be kept on file for future use. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date (unless otherwise indicated on the job announcement). Positions that are posted "Open Until Filled" may close without prior notice.

All new employees and rehires must provide documentation of authorization to work as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (PL 99-063).

Please send questions, applications and/or comments to: