Skagit County
Location: Mount Vernon, WA
Closing date: March 11, 2026
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About the Position:
The Environmental Public Health Program Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, coordinating, and directing staff and operations to effectively implement local and state mandated programs. The incumbent is responsible for enforcing the federal, state, and county environmental health laws, regulations and codes. Evaluates programs and oversees the coordination of community planning and the development of plans and systems between County, local municipalities, state and federal agencies. The incumbent provides a broad view and understanding of the field of environmental health as it relates to public health concepts and practices. In the event of an emergency, the incumbent will serve as a member of the Incident Command Team.
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Some of What You'll Do:
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Directs the activities of Environmental Health Division programs, including Food and Living Environment, Water, On Site Septic Program, and Solid Waste and Toxics.
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Develops, administers, and enforces Environmental Public Health programs, including solid and hazardous waste, food safety, on-site sewage systems (liquid waste), drinking water, water recreation, vector, and other environmental public health programs as they emerge.
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Participates in the department’s leadership team, creating and supporting a transformational culture that supports growth and development through vision, inspiration, and enthusiasm. Serves to enhance the motivation, morale, and job performance of staff and the Public Health Department as a whole. Guides and leads through empowerment to grow and develop staff and programs to achieve extraordinary outcomes. Stimulates staff to take greater ownership in the department beyond their workgroup by aligning their work with the objectives and goals of the department and division. Leads through encouragement, support and recognition.
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Manages and directs the daily operations of Environmental Health supporting a population health service model to achieve outcomes through assessment, policy development and assurance. Seeks opportunities for collective impact across systems to achieve outcomes by coordinating work with community partners.
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Sets strategic priorities for division in alignment with priorities of Public Health and the Population Health Trust. Develops recommendations for programs that enhance support of department’s strategic plan and role of assurance. Implements strategic short- and long-range plans, programs, goals, and objectives for assigned areas. Reviews and updates planning recommendations.
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Prioritizes environmental public health programs within mandated and local priority, budgetary restraints and staff availability. Utilizes a data driven approach to planning and decision making. Reviews and assesses data to assess performance of County funded programs and their alignment with identified outcomes and make recommendations about programs and projects.
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Makes recommendations for local program, policy and procedure changes, and assures that appropriate policies and procedures are created and updated. Develops and implements quality standards for each program. Interprets and applies policies, procedures, and regulations equitably.
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Facilitates and coordinates cooperative planning in conjunction with other divisions, departments, systems, providers, community groups, boards, and entities to address community needs and gaps. Identifies trends and problems hindering progress. Develops and implements recommendations for problem resolution with staff and higher-level management.
posted 02.20.2026
Department of Agriculture
Location: Coupeville, WA
Closing date: March 11, 2026
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About the Position:
The Environmental Health (EH) Manager is responsible for the strategic administration, fiscal health, technical oversight, and daily operations of all Environmental Health programs. Under the general direction of the Public Health Director, the Environmental Health Manager is responsible for managing, directing, planning, evaluating and coordinating the Environmental Health programs for the Department. The Environmental Health Manager is part of the department’s management team and will advise and implement department policies in consultation with the Director and Deputy Director. Work functions are executed in coordination and collaboration with other divisions, departments, agencies, stakeholders, and community partners.
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Some of What You'll Do:
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Supervises the day-to-day activity of Environmental Health supervisors and specialists and assigns and coordinates work tasks for efficient, well-coordinated division operations.
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Manages and coordinates a comprehensive, countywide Environmental Health program. Programs include but are not limited to: Drinking Water, Solid Waste, On-site Sewage, Food Safety, EH Permit Technicians, Zoonotics, & Hydrogeology.
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Management of permitting software processes and ensuring efficient use and problem-solving.
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Screens new applicants, interviews candidates, and effectively recommends employee selection to Department Director. Monitors performance and provides effective feedback and conducts performance appraisals. Trains, coaches, and assures staff development and proficiency.
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As assigned, recruits and oversees professional consultants to achieve department goals and meet priority project timelines.
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Cultivates a culture of trust and support, fostering professional growth. Leads the department in a service-oriented approach, focusing on educating the public and stakeholders to resolve issues before they escalate.
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Develops and implements training programs to ensure staff familiarity with statutory requirements and professional standards.
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Provides leadership and direction to staff to ensure resolution of difficult technical environmental health issues in a timely and professional manner, using proven de-escalation techniques.
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Operates with a significant amount of discretion within the scope of policy and regulations to ensure the division meets public expectations and statutory deadlines.
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Develops and maintains working relationships with the State Department of Health, State Department of Ecology, local and regional agencies, and other county departments. Represents Island County Health Department at regional and state meetings and participates in professional organizations.
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Partners with the Director & Deputy Director to develop and manage the division’s operating budget, ensuring fiscal compliance, revenue monitoring, and the effective administration of grant contracts.
posted 02.20.2026
Department of Agriculture
Location: Central WA/Remote only
Closing date: Until Filled/First review - February 23
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About the Position:
The Central WA Field Inspector serves the AFP in carrying out objectives and tasks in its strategic action plan, specifically performing field activities such as inspections, investigations, sample collections, technical assistance, recall activities and compliance/enforcement actions at any applicable facility within the state to protect animals and humans from misbranded or adulterated/contaminated animal food or ingredients. The Field Inspector demonstrates a strong working knowledge of the applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations related to animal food.
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Some of What You'll Do:
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Perform independent or joint inspections and investigations under the authority of the Washington State and under contract with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
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Interpret, apply and ensure compliance with federal, state, and departmental laws, requirements, regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to Animal Feed Program and WSDA.
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Discern between critical and significant observations that may indicate patterns or history of incompliance and risk during inspectional and investigational activities.
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Document inspectional and investigational findings as prescribed by the Animal Feed Program and/or federal partners.
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Identify adulterated, contaminated or misbranded products, unregistered products, or unlicensed firms in the field and reports findings in a timely manner to appropriate Animal Feed staff.
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Conduct appropriate or assigned compliance/enforcement actions.
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Conduct Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) Reviews and completes reports in a timely manner.
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Collect samples of animal food and animal food ingredients under Washington State authority and under contract with the FDA.
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Collect samples in response to consumer complaints or compliance/enforcement follow-up activities.
posted 02.10.2026
Environmental Health Specialist
Harney County
Location: Burns, OR
Closing date: Until Filled
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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.
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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
Water Quality Restoration Technical Specialist
Department of Health
Location: East Wenatchee, WA
Closing date: Open until Filled
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About the Position:
The Shellfish Growing Area Section is one of two sections within the Office of Environmental Health and Safety aimed at safe shellfish for consumers. The office’s mission is to enhance the health of Washington residents by reducing and preventing human exposure to environmental hazards and disease pathogens. The section evaluates and determines if shellfish harvest is safe on over 350,000 acres within Washington’s marine waters, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the Pacific Coast, and coastal embayment's, following state and federal standards.
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Some of What You'll Do:
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Serve as the technical specialist for the Water Quality Restoration Program, focusing on analyzing environmental conditions and water quality data, writing federally mandated reports, conducting fieldwork, recommending follow-up actions to ensure public health is protected, and routinely meeting with external partners on collaborative restoration projects.
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Assist with the management of conditionally approved growing areas and the coordination of conditional and emergency closures when environmental conditions pose health risks.
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Conducting routine marine sampling in Puget Sound by motorboat.
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Support the implementation of the Healthy Environments for All (HEAL) Act within OEHS and EPH, including:
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Working peer-to-peer with Tribal program staff and organizations.
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Supporting Tribal government-to-government obligations.
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Utilizing the HEAL community engagement process.
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Conducting environmental justice assessments for overburdened communities and vulnerable populations.
posted 09.23.2025
Environmental Health Specialist 1 or 2
Chelan-Douglas Health District
Location: East Wenatchee, WA
Closing date: Open until Filled
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About the Position:
The Environmental Health Director (EHD) is directly responsible for overseeing the operation of the Environmental Health Department. The EHD plays a key role on the Chelan-Douglas Health District management team. This team works together to lead the Chelan-Douglas Health District and connect the different lines of effort to prevent disease, promote health, and protect the health and safety of people in our community. The EHD reports to the Deputy Health Administrator and works to implement their leader’s intent. As a senior leader the EHD will regularly brief the Board of Health and work with them to develop or evolve environmental public health policy across the health district. The EHD works closely with the Health Officer in the enforcement of environmental public health regulations.
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Some of What You'll Do:
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Lead the planning, development and evaluation of all Environmental Health (EH) programs consistent with Washington Foundational Public Health Services (FPHS) definitions.
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Advise the Health Officer/Administrator, Deputy Administrator and Board of Health on EH policy, fee schedules, code adoption, and enforcement under RCW 70.05 and RCW 70.46
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Represent CDHD to elected officials, community stakeholders, and partner agencies on environmental health matters.
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Work effectively with neighboring Environmental Health Directors to collaborate and standardize environmental health practices and policies as appropriate for North Central Washington.
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Collaborate with the Washington State Environmental Health Directors (WSEHD) and the Washington State of Local Public Health Officials (WSLPHO) to inform state wide policy and practice.
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Work effectively with Communicable Disease and Epidemiology (CD-Epi) staff to track environmental hazards (such as lead poisoning) and assist in disease or outbreak investigations.
posted 09.13.2025