Home Septic Inspector (Water Quality Technician)
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Pay Rate: $19.62 - $20.50 per hour
Deadline to Apply: 08/31/2026
This position primarily involves outdoor inspections of household sewage treatment systems.
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:
The position is a full-time field position in the Water and Waste Division, and duties will include:
- Going house to house, conducting Operation Permit Assessments for Sewage Treatment Systems
- Sampling of discharging and failing Sewage Treatment Systems
- Sampling Bathing Beaches and other recreational water bodies as needed
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Be able to lift 75 lbs
- Previous septic experience preferred, but not necessary
- Candidates must be willing to work outside year-round
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license
- Required to have regular and predictable attendance
Fringe & Benefits:
Benefits & Fringe Package Value: $13,327 to $62,915
Clermont County Public Health offers a generous fringe and benefits package to all full-time employees:
- 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.
- Paid Leave (312-983 hours per year)
o Vacation- Vacation starts at two weeks annually with up to 6 weeks per year at 20 years of service.
o Sick- Sick leave accrues at 4.6 hours per 80-hour pay period, which amounts to 15 days per year.
o Holiday- CCPH observes thirteen paid holidays.
o Volunteer Time- All staff are given 16 hours paid leave each year to volunteer locally.
o Personal Leave- Full-time employees earn one personal day per year.
o Parental Leave- After one year of employment, employees are eligible for eight weeks of paid leave following the birth or adoption of a child.
o 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 estimated value based on the above salary range from $5,713 to $5970 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.
- Fleet Vehicle – CCPH provides fleet vehicles to inspection staff and covers all fuel and maintenance. Fleet vehicles are not take-home vehicles.
- 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 $8,797 to $26,291 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 $13.78 – $49.15 per pay period.
- Vision Insurance – Optional for employees to pick up, at $2.80 – $8.07 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 employees, $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:
All applicants must submit their application online at https://www.clermonthealthohio.gov/about/employment.php and follow the application instructions. Resumes and cover letters sent directly to the Public Health office cannot be accepted; they must be uploaded through the website. For general questions regarding the position, please email Tyler Braasch,
[email protected].
Additional Information:
Clermont County Public Health is an equal-opportunity employer. All employees must abide by a tobacco, nicotine, and marijuana (medical and recreational) free lifestyle at all times. Applicants are tested initially and are subject to testing according to 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.
