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
Environmental Health Supervisor
Whatcom County
Location: Bellingham, WA
Closing date: October 18, 2026
About the Position:
Whatcom County Health and Community Services is looking for an experienced and collaborative Environmental Health Supervisor to join our team and lead critical Food Safety and Environmental Health programs. This is an opportunity to bring your environmental health expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to public service to a role that directly impacts the health and well-being of our community. You’ll work alongside dedicated Environmental Health Specialists and community partners to protect public health, support local businesses, respond to emerging challenges, and help shape the future of environmental health services in Whatcom County.
Some of What You'll Do:
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Lead and inspire a team of Environmental Health Specialists through compassionate, transparent, and equitable leadership.
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Advise Department and Division leadership on environmental health policy, programs, operations, and emerging public health issues.
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Build strong partnerships with County departments, local businesses, community organizations, other agencies, and the public.
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Coach and develop staff by assigning and reviewing work, providing feedback, conducting performance evaluations, and creating opportunities for professional growth.
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Oversee and participate in inspections and investigations, including code enforcement, epidemiological investigations, and health risk assessments.
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Serve as a trusted technical resource for staff, businesses, partner agencies, and community members.
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Develop and improve programs, policies, codes, and procedures that advance public health and respond to community needs.
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Communicate important public health information through reports, presentations, health advisories, and outreach to agencies, boards, and the community.
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Collaborate with legal and other professional resources when needed to address complex public health issues.
posted 09.30.2026
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