Employment Opportunities
Most ADPH employees are state merit system employees and are hired through the Alabama State Personnel Department. Click on the classification title or class code of any job below to view the official job announcement notice.
To learn more about how to apply and the job application process, view the Job Application page.
If you want to find a job in public health or have questions about the job application process, contact the recruiter assigned to your district.
Alabama Career Connection Video
Dr. Scott Harris, Alabama State Health Officer, shares information about what ADPH employees do for Alabamians. Specific employees and job classifications, such as licensure and certification surveyor, public health environmentalist, and senior microbiologist, are highlighted.
America's Best-In-State Employers
ADPH has been ranked as Alabama’s third-best place to work on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2024. This award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., a leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. Read our news release.
Job Title - Code and Announcement

Administrative Support Assistant II - 10197
Disease Intervention Specialist - 40641 | Learn More
Health Services Administrator I - 40757 | Learn More
Laboratory Technician II - 20912
Licensure and Certification Surveyor - 40726 | Learn More
Nursing:
- Clinic Aide - 40102
- Home Health Aide - 40111
- Licensed Practical Nurse - 40120
- Registered Nurse - 40239
- Staff Nurse - 40240
- Home Care Services Nurse - 40229
- Nurse Practitioner - 40203
Dietitian - 40660 | Learn More
Programmer Analyst:
Public Health Educator:
Public Health Environmentalist - 20652 | Learn More
Public Health Physician:
Public Health Social Worker:
*Effective 09/13/2023
Page last updated: March 7, 2025