Public Health Internship Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $89,793.60 - $109,616.00 Annually
Location : 500 Crown Point Circle, Grass Valley, CA 95945, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-0153
Department: Public Health
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: 8/24/2026 8:00 AM Pacific
Definition and Class Characteristics
INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF AUGUST 24, 2026.
The Public Health Department promotes the health of the entire community through varied programs ranging from reproductive health care and coordination of the response to health emergencies to individual case management to primary prevention of disease and wellness promotion. Come join our dynamic professional team committed to keeping Nevada County's residents safe and healthy!
We are currently seeking one Public Health Nurse to be an integral part of our Communicable Disease Control Team.
Examples of Duties

• Investigates and documents communicable disease cases and outbreaks per Title 17, California Code of Regulations §2500 reporting requirements. This includes phone interviews, reviewing medical records, working with community providers, and conducting field visits. Tasks can involve confirming diagnoses, identifying exposed contacts, assessing risks, ensuring treatment, collecting specimens, enforcing infection control, offering education, completing reports, and reporting to regulatory agencies.
• Screens Confidential Morbidity Reports, lab reports and other information regarding communicable diseases received via fax, phone, or electronically though the State of California CalREDIE system.
• Maintains close collaboration with other jurisdictions, agencies, and healthcare facilities. Answers questions, provides technical support and training, and collaborate on complex health issues.
• Works with the Nevada County Mobile Services Outreach Team, including providing HIV and Hepatitis C testing and counseling for community members.
• Provides lead direction to other nurses and department staff during disease case and outbreak investigation, along with the implementation of disease control and prevention measures.
• Assist with orientation of new staff, students, and interns to communicable disease control program and activities.
• Develops and updates program related protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Senior level position includes staff supervision duties.
• Senior level position provides program related grant and contract management.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

View the full job description to see the minimum requirements and to learn more about this job.
We are recruiting for this vacancy at the Public Health Nurse I, II, and Senior level. Please be sure to apply for all levels you wish to be considered for.
Education and Experience Required
Level I:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university
Level II (in addition to the above):
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
Two years of nursing experience comparable to a Public Health Nurse I
Senior (in addition to the above):
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
Three years of nursing experience comparable to Nevada County's Public Health Nurse II
Licenses and Certificates
Possession of a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire. A valid Class C driver's license must be maintained throughout employment in this class to perform the essential functions of the position.
Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing
Possession of a valid Public Health Nurse certificate issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing or documentation of a submitted and pending application for the PHN certificate, which must be obtained within 1 year of hire as a Public Health Nurse I.
Benefits
Our full-time staff members enjoy an extensive benefit package including but not limited to a generous leave program, 11 standard holidays and 3 floating holidays, CalPERS retirement, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses, and a deferred compensation plan including 401(a), 457(b), and Roth options. Nevada County is also a qualifying employer for thethrough the Department of Education. And because we care about work-life balance, we also offer flexible schedules and telework options to our staff depending on program needs!
Why Nevada County?
Because here, your contribution, your worth, your ideas, all have a place. We thrive on transparent and ongoing communication through employee newsletters, social media and hosted sites. We strive to be the best version of ourselves through continuous improvement. We learn and grow as a team. Great discoveries happen when people from a diverse set of backgrounds come together. Best of all, you make a difference in the lives of our community every day. Bring your whole self to our place.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Benefits Guide
The is a comprehensive document for employees of the County of Nevada. Information contained in this summary of benefits is not a binding document. Refer to specific unit for additional benefit information.
Health Insurance
The County sponsored plan is the PERS Gold PPO, but you can also choose plans from providers such as Anthem, Blue Shield, and PORAC (if you are a member) to suit your needs.
Health Insurance Plans

• Anthem Blue Cross Select HMO
• Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO
• Blue Shield CalPERS Access+ HMO
• Blue Shield Trio HMO
• Kaiser HMO
• PERS Gold PPO (County sponsored plan)
• PERS Platinum PPO
• PORAC (Available to PORAC members only)

Flexible Spending Accounts
The County offers employees the option to contribute to a pre-tax medical FSA and dependent Care FSA.
Life Insurance
Voya is the County's life insurance provider. We offer the following products through Voya:

• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Basic Term Life
• Optional Accidental Death and Dismemberment plans
• Optional Dependent Term Life
• Optional Term Life

Dental & Vision Insurance
Nevada County employees can opt to receive dental and vision insurance without opting for health insurance coverage as well. This will give employees more flexibility to match their choice of insurance plans to their specific needs. Ameritas Dental is the dental provider offered through Nevada County and Ameritas VSP Vision Care is our vision care provider.
Retirement
The County is a member of the CalPERS retirement system and also provides the opportunity for voluntary contributions to a 457 deferred compensation account through Nationwide by way of pre-tax and Roth payroll deductions.
CalPERS Miscellaneous Tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employee originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 2.7% @ 55 Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 12/14/12-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6 months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 2%@60 Tier 3 (Hired by first CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13 or having a break in service of more than six months between another CalPERS employer and Nevada County) 2%@62
CalPERS Safety tiers: Tier 1 (Classic-former employees originally hired on or before 12/13/12 and are returning to Nevada County) 3% @ 50. Tier 2 (Hired by a CalPERS employer between 7/2411-12/31/12 and coming to Nevada County with less than 6-months between separation from former CalPERS employer and hire date with Nevada County) 3% @ 55. Tier 3 (Hired by any CalPERS employer on or after 1/1/13) 2.7% @ 57. We encourage you to visit the CalPERS home page, , to search related information about the retirement plans noted here so that you fully understand what your retirement formula means to you.
NEVADA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Any information on this page or documents and links are subject to change without notice.
Nevada County Human Resources Department
950 Maidu Avenue, Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-7010 option 2
Human.resources@nevadacountyca.gov
www.nevadacountyca.gov
01
Which of the following choices best describes your level of education? Please note that failure to attach a copy of your college level transcripts (unofficial are accepted) or degree will result in disqualification.

• Did not graduate High School or obtain GED
• High School or GED
• Some college, but no degree
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

02
Please let us know the subject area of your college education.
03
Have you attached a copy of your degree or transcripts? Please note, failure to attach documentation may disqualify your application from further consideration.

• Yes, I have attached either a diploma or transcripts
• No, I did not attach my degree or transcripts. I understand my application may be disqualified due to this.

04
What type of professional license do you possess which permits you to practice in California? You must attach a copy of your license if applicable. Your application may be disqualified if it is not attached.

• None
• Medicine including Psychiatry
• Psychology
• Clinical Social Worker
• MFT
• RN

05
Do you possess a valid California certificate as a Public Health Nurse? If so, please attach a copy. Your application may be disqualified if it is not attached.

• Yes
• No

06
If you do not currently possess a valid California certificate as a Public Health Nurse, are you able to obtain one within one year?

• Yes
• No

07
We provide direct patient services such as immunizations and TB testing at our building so it is considered a healthcare facility. There are more stringent requirements for masking and vaccinations at healthcare facilities. Please describe your feelings about masks and vaccinations.
Required Question