Onsite Septic Technical Support Co-Lead - PROJECT (DOH8345)

Onsite Septic Technical Support Co-Lead - PROJECT (DOH8345)This is a full-time remote/home-based Public Health Advisor 3, PROJECT position.This project position is currently 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 FlexibilityEnjoy 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 QualificationsExperience 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.You must meet ONE of the provided options:• Option 1: A minimum of eight (8) years of professional experience in on-site septic design, installation, and operations and maintenance.OR• Option 2: A bachelor’s degree in public health, environmental public health, civil or environmental engineering, or closely allied field AND 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.OR• Option 3: A master’s degree or PhD in public health, environmental public health, civil or environmental engineering, or a closely allied field AND 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.Benefits and LifestyleWe prioritize your work-life balance and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages nationwide, tailored to support your lifestyle. Discover more about "Why DOH" by visiting Work@Health.We are the Washington State Department of Health (DOH)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.Conditions of EmploymentThis position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.I am prepared, with or without accommodations, to do the following:• Commit to a full-time 40-hour workweek schedule (flexible work schedule requests must be approved supervisor).• Communicate through applications such as MS Teams and MS Outlook, and by phone while working remotely.• Adjust my work schedule occasionally to align with business needs, which may entail working evenings and weekends.• Perform my job duties either remotely from home or in-person at the designated DOH site location.• Occasional travel may be necessary, sometimes requiring overnight stays or trips out of state. You must be able to legally drive a vehicle or arrange alternative transportation for state business.• Engage in emergency response exercises and high-priority assignments as assigned during emergency events.APPLICATION DIRECTIONSTo apply, click "Apply" and complete the application. Attach your resume, and cover letter.In your Applicant Profile, include at least three (3) professional references (including a supervisor, a peer, and someone you’ve supervised or led, if applicable). Please do not include private information such as social security number or year of birth.Do attach the following:• Resume• Cover letter• DD-214 (if applicable)Veterans Preference: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or a signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth yearDo not include or attach the following – these documents or details will not be reviewed:• REMOVE personal photos – do not submit any documents containing personal photos.• Transcripts (unless specifically requested in the Application Directions)• Certifications or Diplomas• Projects or Portfolios• Letters of RecommendationEquity, Diversity, and InclusionWe regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.DOH is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.Questions and AccommodationsIf you have questions, need accommodation in the application or selection process, or need information in an alternative format, contact Andrea Thieme at (360) 918-6601 or andrea.thieme@doh.wa.gov. For general DOH recruitment questions, email the Talent Acquisition Team at employment@doh.wa.gov.Deaf or hard of hearing contact Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1; individuals outside of Washington State contact Washington Relay Service at 1-800-833-6874.Technical Support: Reach out to NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627 for technical support and login issues.SUBSCRIBE to DOH Job AlertsThis recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the candidate pool may be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.Experience and education selected, listed, or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile.