Environmental Health Epidemiologist, Senior
Southwest District Health
Location: Caldwell, ID
Closing date: September 20, 2026
About the Position:
As a Senior Environmental Health Epidemiologist and public health employee, you will play an active role in improving the health and wellness of your community. As part of a small, but mighty team, you will improve community health through disease/vector surveillance, outbreak investigation, environmental health assessments, and regulatory compliance activities. You will serve as a technical expert in environmental public health, analyze data to identify emerging risks and trends, support preparedness and response efforts, and collaborate with partners to prevent and control environmental health hazards and disease.
Some of What You'll Do:
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Investigate environmental health concerns, illnesses, and outbreaks related to food, water, air, animals, vectors, and other potential community health risks.
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Coordinate assigned surveillance programs, including rabies surveillance and blood lead monitoring.
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Analyze environmental, epidemiologic, and laboratory data to identify trends, clusters, emerging risks, and opportunities for prevention.
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Prepare reports and share findings with public health partners, community stakeholders, and the public in a clear and practical way.
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Collaborate with internal teams, laboratories, healthcare providers, and local, state, and federal partners to support investigations, surveillance, and response efforts.
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Serve as a technical resource for assigned environmental health programs by providing consultation, training, coordination, and policy recommendations.
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Conduct inspections, reviews, and complaint investigations for regulated facilities, including food establishments and other settings that may impact public health.
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Provide education, guidance, and corrective action support to regulated entities to help prevent illness, reduce risk, and support compliance.
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Support environmental public health preparedness and response efforts before, during, and after natural or manmade events.
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Use field tools, technology, and approved methods, including drones when appropriate, to assess, document, and respond to environmental health conditions.
posted 09.10.2026
242-A Evaporator Regulatory Lead
Location: Richland, WA
Closing date: Open Until Filled
About the Position:
In this role, you will oversee permitting and regulatory compliance for the 242-A Evaporator, a key system for handling high-level and highly toxic waste at the Hanford Site. You will be responsible for leading a team of engineers and chemists, reviewing technical documents, developing permit requirements, and collaborating directly with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other agencies.
Some of What You'll Do:
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Oversee the development, review, and compliance of the 242-A Evaporator permit to ensure adherence to state and federal regulations, including RCRA, air, and hazardous waste requirements.
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Review technical documents and operational data to develop regulatory strategies, alternative approaches, and permit conditions.
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Negotiate permit requirements, cleanup conditions, and variance requests with DOE, contractors, EPA, and other agencies, ensuring alignment with the Tri-Party Agreement.
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Lead and coordinate a team of engineers and chemists, providing guidance on technical reviews, off-normal events, and compliance issues.
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Conduct site visits and field oversight to verify compliance with permits and environmental regulations.
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Respond to public comments and present technical information clearly in meetings and briefings.
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Provide regulatory expertise and testimony as needed for permit decisions or related legal proceedings.
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Coordinate with the Double-Shell Tank Systems regulatory team to support integrated coverage of connected waste systems.
posted 07.07.2026
Location: Lacey, WA
Closing date: Open Until Filled
About the Position:
In this role, you will serve as Ecology’s Chief Information Officer and the executive leader for enterprise technology, cybersecurity, data and analytics, digital services, and modernization strategy. You will ensure that technology becomes a strategic capability that accelerates scientific discovery, strengthens environmental protection, supports staff, and improves service delivery to the public. You will provide strategic decision-making and deliver policies with broad, agency-wide impacts that shape how Ecology delivers its mission.
Some of What You'll Do:
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Planning, leading, organizing, and directing Ecology’s statewide enterprise technology strategy, modernization initiatives, cybersecurity program, cloud transformation, data and analytics platforms, and digital service delivery.
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Establishing and executing a long-term enterprise technology vision that aligns with Ecology’s environmental mission, statewide policy direction, and emerging industry practices.
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Guiding agency-wide modernization efforts, including cloud adoption, enterprise architecture, application modernization, automation, responsible AI, and sustainable technology practices.
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Managing the agency’s technology investment portfolio, enterprise operating and capital budgets, and modernization resources while ensuring transparent fiscal stewardship.
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Ensuring enterprise cybersecurity, digital risk management, operational resilience, and compliance with statewide and federal requirements.
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Hiring, mentoring, and developing technology leaders and teams while fostering a collaborative, inclusive, innovative, and high-performing technology workforce.
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Representing Ecology on statewide technology issues with WaTech, OFM, OCIO, Tribes, local governments, federal partners, universities, and regulated entities.
posted 06.27.2026
Environmental Health Supervisor
Location: Bend, OR
Closing date: Open Until Filled
About the Position:
As an Environmental Health Supervisor for Deschutes County, you’ll play a key role in protecting community health through a range of environmental health programs. This position is part of the Environmental Health, Preparedness, and Engagement section within Public Health. You will collaborate with leadership to oversee efforts related to environmental health hazards, which may include food safety, air quality, vector control, climate hazards, drinking water, and recreational water. You’ll manage regulatory staff conducting inspections and surveys, as well as non-regulatory program development staff. Identifying emerging risks and developing innovative strategies to address these challenges will be essential. Building strong community partnerships and engaging with local stakeholders will also be crucial aspects of the role.
Some of What You'll Do:
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Supervises key multidisciplinary environmental health programs that may include food safety, indoor air quality, vector control, climate hazards, drinking water, and recreational water
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Ensure adherence to regulations set by the Oregon Health Authority.
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Analyze inspection data and research in collaboration with epidemiologists to address environmental risks.
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Maintain thorough records and technical documentation related to program activities.
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Train, support, and supervise regulatory and non-regulatory staff while building and strengthening partnerships with community and businesses to advance environmental health initiatives.
posted 06.11.2026
Environmental Health Specialist
Harney County
Location: Burns, OR
Closing date: Until Filled
About the Position:
In this role, you will serve as the executive leader for the Department of Ecology’s Environmental Assessment Program (EAP), a statewide scientific and technical program that delivers credible environmental data to inform policy and protect Washington’s environment. You will provide strategic decision-making and develop policies with broad, agency-wide impacts affecting both government operations and the public.
Some of What You'll Do:
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Establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees, business owners and the general public.
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Issue or deny permits pursuant to established rules, as required by the department; inspect installations of completed systems for compliance; and perform adequacy evaluations of existing systems. Take corrective actions as needed, according to county and state code.
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Maintain records of inspections and other activities; prepare reports and recommendations; and complete reports for state as requested/required.
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Conduct inspections on the condition of existing septic and water systems as well as soil conditions as requested.
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Inspect on-site sewage disposal installations; issue permits, enforce regulation of state government pertaining to installations; and assist in design, layout and proper installation of facilities.
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Assist in surveys of possible health hazards in the County to monitor the quality and efficiency of water and disposal systems in areas without community water and sewer.
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Participate in after hours or weekend events as needed, to include, but may not be limited to conferences, community meetings, workshops, media events, inspections, and public health emergencies.
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Attend state-sponsored conferences and training seminars as required to obtain new information concerning rules, regulations and procedures.
posted 02.10.2026