Overview
Join us in protecting and improving the health of Washington’s communities! This project position supports the Department of Health’s mission through our three cornerstone values—equity, innovation, and engagement.
As part of the Division of Environmental Public Health, you’ll work within the Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS), helping reduce and prevent exposure to environmental hazards linked to wastewater, food, schools, recreation, and lodging. Our team works every day to create healthier places to live, work, and play across the state.
Reporting to the Lodging Supervisor, you will:
Conduct facility inspections and complaint investigations of temporary worker housing (TWH) and transient accommodations (TA) under WAC 246-358 and 246-360.
Serve as a subject-matter authority on inspections, compliance, enforcement, and regulatory investigations in the Northcentral region.
Travel to remote areas of Washington, primarily interacting with Spanish-speaking communities to support public health and regulatory needs.
Advance equity through the implementation of the Healthy Environments for All (HEAL) Act, supporting tribal relationships, peer-to-peer engagement, environmental justice assessments, and community-driven solutions for overburdened and vulnerable populations.
Temporary Worker Housing (TWH) for Agricultural Employees | Washington State Department of Health provides a regional map and overview of the program
Transient Accommodations (Hotels and Motels) | Washington State Department of Health provides an overview of the program
If you are passionate about environmental health, enjoy fieldwork, and value equity-driven public service, we encourage you to apply!
About Washington Department of Health
At DOH, we safeguard public health in an ever-evolving world. Through collaboration with local health jurisdictions and state, federal, and private partners, our programs, and services impact every Washingtonian and visitor daily. We're driven by Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, as outlined in our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington health.
