Onsite Septic Technical Support Co-Lead

Onsite Septic Technical Support Co-Lead (PHA3)

This is a remote/home-based project position that will be funded through October 31, 2026

What You Will Do:

Join the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and help safeguard public health through our values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement. Our Office of Environmental Health and Safety works to protect Washingtonians by minimizing exposure to environmental hazards.

We are seeking a leader for our Wastewater Management Section to:

• Collaborate on the development and implementation of state laws and guidance documents.
• Provide technical support for small on-site sewage systems (OSS) and greywater reuse systems.
• Contribute to projects and occasionally support the permitting process for large on-site sewage systems (LOSS).

Your work will be crucial in maintaining clean surface water and groundwater for drinking, recreation, and shellfish harvesting.

You’re Our Ideal Candidate:

If you are proficient in wastewater treatment, public health, and environmental issues. Skilled in critical thinking, ethical leadership, and sound judgment. Communicate clearly and represent the agency with professionalism. Delivers quality work on time, with strong teamwork and adaptability. Diplomatically handles sensitive situations and negotiates effectively with varied levels of understanding and commitment.

Location and Flexibility 

Enjoy the flexibility of our hybrid work environment, where you balance working from home and in-person collaboration with customers. This position requires travel throughout Washington State, which may include overnight stays for multiple nights to meet with partners, customers, and community members. When not traveling, you may choose to work from home or the nearest DOH facility. 

Required Qualifications (you must meet ONE of the provided options and any additional criteria listed.):

Experience defined below may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile. 

Option 1: A minimum of eight (8) years of professional experience in on-site septic design, installation, and operations and maintenance. 

Option 2: A bachelor’s degree in public health, environmental public health, civil or environmental engineering, or closely allied field; a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in environmental public health and/or environmental protection, including a minimum of three (3) years working in on-site sewage or wastewater programs or closely related activities.

Option 3: A master’s degree or PhD in public health, environmental public health, civil or environmental engineering, or a closely allied field; three (3) years of professional experience in environmental public health and/or environmental protection, including a minimum of two (2) years working in on-site sewage or wastewater programs or closely related activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

A minimum of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours in natural or physical science.