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Public Health Jobs in NJ

Search public health jobs in New Jersey. Find Health Officer, Sanitary Inspector, Public Health Nurse, and epidemiologist positions in state and local heal

Category: Healthcare & Science

Public health professionals protect community health through disease prevention, health education, environmental inspection, and emergency preparedness.

Typical Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in public health or related field
  • Health Officer positions require specific certifications
  • Some positions require professional licensure (RN, etc.)
  • Field work and on-call availability may be required

Career Progression

  • Public Health Representative
  • → Sanitary Inspector
  • → Senior Sanitary Inspector
  • → Health Officer
  • → Principal Public Health Representative

Available Public Health positions in New Jersey

New Jersey civil service has 79 public health titles, paying from $53,282 at entry level to $187,691 at the top step. The 40 highest-paying are below; see all in search.

TitleSalary range
SERVICE DIRECTOR, PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY SERVICES$126,854 – $187,691
SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH PHYSICIAN$126,854 – $187,691
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST 4, PUBLIC HEALTH$100,498 – $148,187
ASSISTANT COORDINATOR, VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH$95,955 – $141,386
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST 3, PUBLIC HEALTH$91,628 – $134,900
PUBLIC HEALTH CONSULTANT 1 NURSING$91,628 – $134,900
SUPERVISING PUBLIC HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE$87,507 – $128,719
SUPERVISING PUBLIC HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE ONCOLOGY DATA SPECIALIST$87,507 – $128,719
SUPERVISING PUBLIC HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE BILINGUAL IN SPANISH & ENGLISH$87,507 – $128,719
PUBLIC HEALTH CONSULTANT 2 NURSING$83,582 – $122,832
PUBLIC HEALTH CONSULTANT 1, HEALTH EDUCATION$83,582 – $122,832
PUBLIC HEALTH CONSULTANT 1 NUTRITION$83,582 – $122,832
PUBLIC HEALTH CONSULTANT 1, SOCIAL WORK$83,582 – $122,832
PUBLIC HEALTH EPIDEMIOLOGIST$79,844 – $117,228
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST 2, PUBLIC HEALTH$79,844 – $117,228
SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH PHYSICIAN$83,210 – $116,477
PUBLIC HEALTH CONSULTANT 2 HEALTH EDUCATION$76,287 – $111,856
PUBLIC HEALTH CONSULTANT 2 (NUTRITION)$76,287 – $111,856
PUBLIC HEALTH CONSULTANT 2, SOCIAL WORK$76,287 – $111,856
PUBLIC HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE 1$76,287 – $111,856
PUBLIC HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE 1 COMMUNICABLE DISEASE$76,287 – $111,856
PUBLIC HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE 1 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES$76,287 – $111,856
PUBLIC HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE 1 BILINGUAL IN SPANISH & ENGLISH$76,287 – $111,856
PUBLIC HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE 1 LACTATION$76,287 – $111,856
PUBLIC HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE 1 ONCOLOGY DATA SPECIALIST$76,287 – $111,856
PUBLIC HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE 2$66,592 – $97,354
PUBLIC HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE 2 COMMUNICABLE DISEASE$66,592 – $97,354
PUBLIC HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE 2 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES$66,592 – $97,354
PUBLIC HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE 2 BILINGUAL IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH$66,592 – $97,354
PUBLIC HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE 2 COMMUNICABLE DISEASE BIL IN SP/ENG$66,592 – $97,354
PUBLIC HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE 2 ONCOLOGY DATA SPECIALIST$66,592 – $97,354
COORDINATOR, VETERINARY PUBLIC HEALTH$65,195 – $91,272
PUBLIC HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE 3$58,222 – $84,763
PUBLIC HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE 3 COMMUNICABLE DISEASE$58,222 – $84,763
PUBLIC HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE 3 BILINGUAL IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH$58,222 – $84,763
PUBLIC HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE 3 ONCOLOGY DATA SPECIALIST$58,222 – $84,763
PUBLIC HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE TRAINEE$53,282 – $55,691
PUBLIC HEALTH REPRESENTATIVE TRAINEE$53,282 – $55,691
ASSISTANT CHIEF REGISTERED ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST, PUBLIC HEALTH—
PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE STANDARDS PARTNERSHIP COORDINATOR—

Which employers actually hire public health titles

State payroll records show 652 people in these titles across 5 state agencies, concentrated at Department of Health. This is where the work exists today, not a list of current openings.

Local employers file their payroll separately and are not counted here, so county, municipal and school-district jobs in these titles are additional to the figures above.

About NJ Civil Service Employment

Civil service employment in New Jersey comes with negotiated salary schedules, health coverage, PERS or PFRS pension enrollment, and the due-process protections that come with merit-based hiring. Most titles are filled from a ranked eligibility list after a competitive exam, and each job family has its own promotional ladder.

You will find openings for these titles at state departments as well as county, municipal, and school-district employers. The classification rules and job specifications are shared statewide, regardless of which level of government is hiring.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I become a public health professional in New Jersey?

To work as a public health professional in NJ civil service, you typically need to: Bachelor's or Master's degree in public health or related field; Health Officer positions require specific certifications; Some positions require professional licensure (RN, etc.). Most positions require passing a civil service examination and placement on an eligibility list.

What is the salary range for Public Health positions?

Public Health salaries in NJ civil service range from $53,282 at entry level to $187,691 for senior positions. Actual salary depends on the specific title, experience, and step level.

Are Public Health positions available at state and local level?

Availability varies by position. Use the job listings below to see jurisdiction-specific opportunities.

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