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Employment Opportunities

Lake County, Ohio Commissioners Employment Opportunity Page

Lake County Dog Warden’s Office– Part-Time Secretary/Receptionist (Secretary 3)Candidates may send their resumes to Joel DiMare, Jr., Director of Administrative Services by email to [email protected]. The position is open until filled. Please click here for the job description.

Lake County Building Inspection Department – Secretary 3Candidates may send their resumes to Joel DiMare, Jr., Director of Administrative Services at [email protected]. Applications are due by March 22, 2024. Please click here for the job description.

Lake County Engineer’s Office

Design Engineer:
The primary objective of this position, in the Engineering Department, is to perform a variety of professional civil engineering and surveying tasks in the field and office related primarily to subdivision construction, drainage problems, building site development, GPS and GIS, roadway design, stormwater management, and other related work. The incumbent in this position works under the general supervision of the County Engineer, Chief Deputy Engineer or their designee.

Construction Observer:
The primary objective of this part-time or full-time position, in the Engineering Department, is to perform a variety of construction-oriented tasks in the field related to the inspection and preliminary design of construction projects and programs. The incumbent in this position works as a member of a construction management team under the general supervision of the Project Engineer and the Construction Engineer.

Construction Inspector:
Full-time position or part-time position, requiring a minimum of 3 years’ experience in construction inspection. Must be able to perform field inspections of various county and township projects including paving operations, storm sewer installation, culverts, bridges, and other related construction activities.

Below is the link for the Employment application for all three jobs:

https://www.lakecountyohio.gov/engineer/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2021/04/1118-Employment-Application_1.pdf

Below is the link to the Engineer’s Office website, with job descriptions and salary:

Resumes can be submitted to [email protected].

Appeals Attorney Job Posting

The Lake County Public Defender’s Office, located in Painesville, Ohio, has an immediate opening for a full-time attorney to represent clients in the appeals of their criminal trial-level cases to the Eleventh District Court of Appeals and the Ohio Supreme Court. Duties include reviewing case files and court documents, meeting with clients, filing notices of appeal, obtaining transcripts and case records, researching and analyzing legal issues, preparing appellate briefs and motions, and participating in appellate arguments. Annual salary varies depending upon the number of years of experience in criminal law and appeals, but the minimum starting salary is $80,000.

Please submit cover letters and resumes to Lake County Public Defender Vanessa Clapp via email at [email protected] or call the office at 440-350-3200 for more information. 

Lake County Sheriff’s Office – Corrections Facility Food Service Preparation Cook. Candidates can apply in person at the Sheriff’s Office, 104 East Erie Street, Painesville, Ohio 44077, or online at this application form. If you are applying online please complete the application, save the file, and then Email completed applications to: [email protected]Please click here for the job description.

Felony Attorney Job Posting

The Lake County Public Defender’s Office, located in Painesville, Ohio, has an immediate opening for a full-time attorney to represent clients in felony cases.  Those interested must have prior experience handling misdemeanor and felony cases, including representation of clients at bench and jury trials.  The salary varies depending upon the number of years of experience as a criminal defense attorney, but the minimum starting yearly salary for this position is $85,000.

Please submit cover letters and resumes to Lake County Public Defender Vanessa Clapp via email at [email protected] or call the office at 440-350-3200 for more information. 

Lake County Department of Job and Family Services – Child Protective Services Attorney. Please submit resumes to Shawn Douglas at [email protected].  Click here for details.

Lake County Sheriff’s Office – Corrections Officers. Candidates can apply in person at the Sheriff’s Office, 104 East Erie Street, Painesville, Ohio 44077, or online at this application form. If you are applying online please complete the application, save the file, and then Email completed applications to: [email protected]Please click here for the job description.

Lake County Sheriff’s Office – Public Safety Dispatchers. Candidates can apply in person at the Sheriff’s Office, 104 East Erie Street, Painesville, Ohio 44077, or online at this application form. If you are applying online please complete the application, save the file, and then Email completed applications to: [email protected]Please click here for the job description.

Lake County Sheriff’s Office – Deputy Sheriff for Court Services/Road Patrol. Candidates can apply in person at the Sheriff’s Office, 104 East Erie Street, Painesville, Ohio 44077, or online at this application form. If you are applying online please complete the application, save the file, and then Email completed applications to: [email protected]Please click here for the job description.

Lake County Sheriff’s Office – Full-Time Nurse for the Adult Detention Facility. Candidates can apply in person at the Sheriff’s Office, 104 East Erie Street, Painesville, Ohio 44077, or online at this application form. If you are applying online please complete the application, save the file, and then Email completed applications to: [email protected]. Please click here for the job description.