Health and Environmental Investigator III
King County
Location: Seattle, WA
Closing date: November 29, 2026
About the Position:
The Food and Facilities Program is seeking a skilled, enthusiastic, and dedicated Health & Environmental Investigator III (HEI) for our Water Recreational Program. A key responsibility of this position is to manage and assess risks of sewage release events impacting recreational bodies of water and shellfish harvest areas. Additional responsibilities include supporting fresh and marine water swimming beach and shellfish monitoring programs. The HEI will work closely with multiple local utilities, cities, the Washington State Department of Health, Department of Ecology, and other agencies. Internally, this position will work with the Food and Facilities Assistant Division Director/supervisors and King County Communications.
Some of What You'll Do:
Conduct plan reviews of remodeled and newly constructed water recreation facilities
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Conduct comprehensive plan reviews for water recreation facilities ensuring compliance with WAC 246-260, WAC 246-262, and KCBH Code.
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Issue Water Recreation Facility Construction Permits for approved water recreation plans.
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Maintain and evaluate EH portal service website drain cover replacement submittals.
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Complete pre-operational inspections for water recreation facilities.
Respond and manage sewage releases and overflow events
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Manage sewage release/overflow notifications and assess contamination risk to the public.
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Review and provide follow-up for incoming Ecology Reporting and Tracking System (ERTS) reports.
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Coordinate and work with local utilities, management, communications team, county officials and the Washington State Department of Ecology BEACH Program.
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Track data and manage records of sewage releases/overflow events.
Respond and manage the marine and freshwater beach monitoring and shellfish sampling programs
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Analyze laboratory sample test results received for bacterial and toxic algal blooms.
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Coordinate with King County Water and Land Resource Division, Washington State Department of Ecology BEACH Program, and local parks on signage postings at beaches.
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Handle and manage all complaints regarding beach closures and warnings.
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Coordinate with King County lab on sampling schedules and resamples.
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Perform risk assessments for appropriate signage postings.
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Work and coordinate with Washington State Department of Health Shellfish Program and local parks on signage postings in recreational shellfish harvesting areas based on lab results.
posted 11.09.2026
Environmental Health Specialist
Island County
Location: Coupeville, WA
Closing date: November 11, 2026
About the Position:
Employee in this position is responsible for ensuring the provision of Environmental Health services within the community, primarily in the Food Safety Program; and monitoring and maintaining the Food Safety Program policies and procedures to ensure alignment with current federal, state and local rules and regulations.
Some of What You'll Do:
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Acts as technical advisor to other departmental staff, local businesses, and associated agencies and departments.
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Coordinates and performs on-site inspections and code enforcement to ensure compliance with health regulations.
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Prepares, implements and monitors a variety of work plans. Reviews applications for new and/or remodeled food service establishments.
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Investigates complaints regarding environmental health problems and hazards, and initiates enforcement or corrective actions as required.
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Provides health education and technical assistance to individuals and/or groups regarding compliance with current local public health and environmental codes, regulations, and policies. Delivers targeted, culturally appropriate information to help individuals and groups understand local policies, regulations, and code.
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Oversees preparation and presentation of reports and health advisory information to other agencies, boards, and the public.
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Organizes and conducts training in task areas to interested parties. Coordinates information and projects with related agencies and the community.
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Gathers and inputs a wide range of Environmental Health data used in a management data base; investigates and consults with physicians, laboratories and patients; performs special studies as needed.
posted 10.31.2026
Environmental Health Specialist II (Inspector)
Chelan Douglas Health District
Location: East Wenatchee, WA
Closing date: Until Filled
About the Position:
Using CDHD Mission/Vision/Values & the H.O.P.E. program as our guiding principles, the primary responsibility of the Environmental Health Specialist II (Inspector) is to determine compliance with the appropriate state and local regulations in permitting and inspecting onsite systems. This position includes office work as well as fieldwork to fully ensure that all systems are in compliance with the appropriate regulations. Conduct onsite septic system inspections, well site inspections, addressing septic system complaints, completing sanitary surveys for public drinking water systems and pool/spa inspections, and temporary food inspections.
Some of What You'll Do:
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Complete onsite septic system inspections ensuring they are in compliance with state and local code/regulations.
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Review applications, septic system designs, for compliance to state and local code/regulations. Contact applicants, septic designers and installers on septic systems as needed.
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Review, create and issue permits for septic systems as per company and local/state guidelines.
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Ensure relevant information from the septic system installer is entered into the database.
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Conduct sanitary surveys for public Group A water systems including physical tour and compiling the required information for the report.
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Provide technical assistance to the public as needed.
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Assist with as-built requests as needed.
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Conduct pool/spa inspections.
posted 10.23.2026
Department of Ecology
Location: Lacey, WA
Closing date: Continuous
About the Position:
You will be responsible for managing, processing, evaluating, and drafting support documents for water right decisions. This includes completing investigations by researching, collecting, and analyzing technical data and other information to support water right decisions. You will have the opportunity to identify issues and find possible solutions. You will get to interact with other government agencies, municipalities, and citizens that are looking for water for their projects or homes. There is also an opportunity to let your GIS and mapping skills shine
Some of What You'll Do:
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Recommend and process water right decisions.
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Conduct investigations and technical reviews to support decisions.
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Evaluate projects for feasibility, compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.
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Work with other local and state government agencies and Tribes regarding Washington water law.
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Respond to inquiries from water right applicants, their consultants, other agency staff and the public.
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Develop maps and locate water rights using GIS and web mapping tools and software.
posted 10.17.2026
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