Environmental Public Health & Water Quality Director

Environmental Public Health & Water Quality Director

Location:

Port Townsend, WA

Category:
Full Time

Status:
Open

Posted May 28, 2026

Closing:
Open Until Filled

Contract:

Exempt, Full-time, 40 hours per week.

Salary: $8,461.95 to $10,407.14 per month, DOE.

Jefferson County Public Health (JCPH) is seeking a progressive and innovative leader to serve as its next Environmental Public Health Director. The Environmental Public Health (EPH) Director is a key position in the JCPH management team and will work within the structure of JCPH under the Jefferson County Board of Health, the Health Officer, and the JCPH Director. EPH work is population-focused and requires professional knowledge, competencies, staff development, and ability to envision and plan for the future of Environmental Public Health as well as provide leadership both within the department and in the community.

• Master's degree (M.A.) in Public Health, Environmental Science, Public or Business Administration, or related field; or combination of related undergraduate education and experience to equate to a master’s level degree; five years progressively responsible and relevant program management supervisory experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Full medical benefits, including dental and vision coverage
• Retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Three personal (floating) days
• Personal time off accruing at an average rate of 21 to 33 days per year based on years of service
• Bereavement leave

Open until filled, first review date will be June 17, 2026.

EOE/ADA.