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Salary: $5,666.00 - $7,622.00 Monthly Location : Thurston County - Tumwater, WA Job Type: Full Time - Permanent Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: DOH8817 Department: Dept. of Health Division: Environmental Public Health (EPH) Opening Date: 01/26/2026 Closing Date: 2/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step Description Commercial Shellfish Inspector and Enforcement Lead - Public Health Advisor 3 Environmental Public Health - Office of Environmental Health and Safety Permanent • Full-time • Hybrid Remote/Field The Opportunity Join the Office of Environmental Health and Safety (OEHS) within the Division of Environmental Public Health (EPH) and help advance the Department of Health's mission to protect and improve the health of Washington residents. In this role, you'll support implementation of the Healthy Environments for All (HEAL) Act, strengthen Tribal partnerships, improve environmental justice outcomes, and ensure safe shellfish harvesting across Washington's shorelines. Key Responsibilities • Conduct standardized public health inspections of licensed shellfish operations-non-tribal and tribal-to verify compliance with state, Tribal, and National Shellfish Sanitation Program (NSSP) requirements. • Perform pre-operational, routine, certification, and follow-up inspections. • Review HACCP plans, monitoring records, Harvest Site Certifications, sanitation procedures, and shellfish identification practices to ensure accuracy and compliance. • Provide technical assistance to operators on regulatory requirements and corrective actions. • Lead the enforcement program, ensuring all actions include proper citations from WAC, RCW, and NSSP. • Serve as liaison with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife for joint enforcement activities. • Follow the HEAL Act's community engagement expectations and conduct environmental justice assessments. • Coordinate, draft, and track enforcement documents and support consistency across inspectors. • Process export certificate requests in alignment with regulatory standards. • Monitor the Shellfish Inbox and support timely responses to inquiries. • Provide customer service support via the program's mainline phone. Why You'll Love This Role You'll help protect one of Washington's most iconic natural resources-shellfish-while advancing equity, innovation, and engagement in environmental public health. Your work directly supports healthier environments, stronger Tribal partnerships, greater environmental justice, and safer seafood for communities across the state. The Ideal Candidate You are a detail-oriented public health professional with experience in environmental health, food safety, shellfish operations, or regulatory compliance. You navigate complex situations with fairness, communicate clearly, and bring a collaborative, equity-centered mindset to your work. You are comfortable engaging with Tribal partners, conducting field inspections, interpreting regulations, and leading enforcement actions with consistency and professionalism. Location and Flexibility Enjoy the flexibility of our hybrid work environment, where you can balance working from home and collaborating in the office. It is anticipated that you'll be expected to perform work activities in the field within the Western Washington region 70% of the time. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS We value all relevant experience (paid or unpaid) and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Experience may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. While "Preferred Experience" is not required, these skills or experiences can help you stand out as a candidate. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile A bachelor's degree in public health, environmental health, natural or physical science, or a closely allied field. AND Two (2) or more years of experience in a public health or environmental health position, including at least one (1) year of field experience with food service inspections. Preferred/Desired Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience: • Dual Language: Experience as a Spanish/English interpreter/translator. • Education: Training on legal matters and/or enforcement requirements. • Professional Registration: Registered Sanitarian with the Washington State Board of Registered Sanitarians, or Registered Environmental Health Specialist, or Registered Sanitarian with the National Environmental Health Association We are the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) We're nearly 2,000 professionals across Washington working together to protect and improve community health. Guided by our values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, we address health disparities, respond to emerging challenges, and strengthen systems that support resilience. At DOH, we help reduce barriers, collaborate with diverse communities, and champion equitable health outcomes. We're passionate people who are driven to make a difference in public health. To learn more about the DOH please visit and connect with us on , , and our blog, Benefits and Lifestyle We 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 Working Conditions: This 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 accommodation, 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. • Travel will 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 DIRECTIONS: To apply, click "Apply" and complete the application. Attach your resume, and cover letter. In your Applicant Profile, include at least three 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 year Do 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 Recommendation Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We 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 Accommodations: If you have questions, need assistance with the application process, require an accommodation, or would like to request this posting in an alternative format, please contact Andrea Thieme at and reference the assigned "DOH8817" recruitment number. Technical Support: Reach out to NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627 for technical support and login issues. SUBSCRIBE to DOH Job Alerts Supplemental Information This 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. More than Just a Paycheck! Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs. Read about our benefits: The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time. Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits. Insurance Benefits Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs. Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses. Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction. The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees. Retirement and Deferred Compensation State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options. Social Security All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system. Public Service Loan Forgiveness If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Holidays Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year. Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information. Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday. Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave. Sick Leave Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave. Si...