Public Health Program Asst

Job Description

The salary for this position is: $4,033 - $5,364 monthly. (This is 50% of the posted salary.)

Thurston County Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) is recruiting for a part‑time (0.5 FTE) Public Health Program Assistant I for our Environmental Health Division.

As a Public Health Program Assistant I, you will provide administrative services for the water laboratory within our Environmental Health division. This position is responsible for providing timely results to area drinking water providers and regulators, as well as monitors and regulators of non‑potable surface and ground water. This role is essential for the laboratory operation, and if you are a detail‑oriented professional with high ethical standards, we would love to hear from you!

• Provide timely laboratory results and information to the general public, Group A and B water systems, and the Department of Health and Ecology by telephone, email, letter, or in‑person
• Organize information and enter laboratory data into databases
• Create and maintain databases, billing accounts, and prepare invoices and reports
• Follow up, track, ensure quality, and provide results to meet regulatory requirements
• Provide laboratory testing supplies, information, and excellent customer service to customers
• Provide courier service to multiple sample drop‑off locations in Thurston and Mason counties
• Perform other work as required or assigned, including a 24/7 response during public health emergency situations and disease outbreak investigations

Full job classification details can be reviewed in the official posting.

• Work Environment – Primarily laboratory or office setting in Olympia, Washington
• Schedule – Part‑Time Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, with the potential option of alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working
• Travel Requirements – Weekly laboratory courier service in Thurston and Mason counties. Occasional longer‑distance travel may be required to attend meetings or trainings
• Customer Interactions – Daily interactions with Thurston County staff and the public

Public Health and Social Services (PHSS) is Thurston County’s local health jurisdiction and human services department and is responsible for protecting the health and promoting the well‑being of all people who live, work, and play in Thurston County. We value diversity and strive to foster a sense of belonging, honoring the unique experiences, cultures, skills, backgrounds, identities, and perspectives of our employees and community.

As an agency actively working to address health equity, we aspire for everyone to have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health, regardless of their individual circumstances.

Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths.

• Work‑Life Balance – We are committed to ensuring that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individual’s lifestyle.
• Plan For Your Future – Great employee benefits, including a retirement plan, pre‑tax savings accounts, and comprehensive health care and dental/vision care for you and your family.
• Paid Leave – Full‑time regular employees earn paid vacation in addition to paid holidays.
• Robust Training Program – Employees are encouraged to attend County‑paid training to help them further their career, learn new skill sets, and stay on top of emerging trends.
• Flexible Work Schedules – Some options include alternative or compressed schedules and/or remote working.
• Deferred Compensation – 3 voluntary deferred compensation plans available.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Employees can take advantage of Section 125 FSA for out‑of‑pocket health care and daycare expenses with pre‑tax dollars.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness – Federal program that allows qualifying full‑time public service employees to have qualifying loans repaid.

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