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Home My WebLink AboutEPH Director Announcement 2026-VS_AMTo protect the health of all Jefferson County residents by promoting safe, healthy communities and environments. JCPH is seeking a progressive and innovative leader to serve as its next Environmental Public Health & Water Quality Director 615 Sheridan Street | Port Townsend, WA 98368 Phone: 360-385-9400 | fax: 360-385-9401 info@jeffersoncountypublichealth.org JEFFERSON COUNTY Located in the North Olympic Peninsula on the Northwest tip of the continental US, Jefferson County stretches 2,100 square miles from the Pacific Ocean to Puget Sound. The Olympic Mountain range goes through the center of the county, with national and state parks scattered throughout the land. Port Townsend is the center of this vibrant rural community with an active arts and tourism scene, maritime recreation, and diverse economy. A full time population of more than 30,000 citizens call Jefferson County home. COUNTY GOVERNMENT Jefferson County is governed by a Board of three County Commissioners, representing different geographic areas. There are several separately elected officials as well as six County departments with Directors appointed by the County Administrator. BOARD OF HEALTH The Jefferson County Board of Health is composed of the three County Commissioners, a representative of the City of Port Townsend, a Jefferson Healthcare hospital commissioner, a Tribal representative, and two citizens (a community stakeholder and a consumer of Public Health). The Jefferson County Board of Health governs JCPH (the Local Health Jurisdiction), sets Public Health priorities, and works with the department to provide services and build catalyst partnerships for a community plan. THE DEPARTMENT Jefferson County Public Health is a productive department within the government of Jefferson County. With a dynamic management team and supportive staff, JCPH is comprised of Community Health, Environmental Public Health (EPH), Water Quality (WQ), and some human services, including Developmental Disability support. Services are provided throughout Jefferson County. The Department also manages contracts for local vendors. Jefferson County Public Health | Environmental Public Health Director ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION AND WATER QUALITY DEPARTMENT The EPH Division includes programs designed to protect human health from the impacts of the environment through programs such as Food Safety, On-Site Septic systems management planning and permitting, Drinking Water , Solid Waste education and enforcement, Local Source Control, Living Environments, Zoonotics, and School Safety, collaborating with the county Department of Community Development with drinking water and on-site sewage related to building permitting, code enforcement and abatement, public pool and public beach programs. The WQ Department (including Conservation Futures) is also under the Environmental Health Director. The WQ Department includes both fresh water and marine water monitoring, pollution identification and correction, a county- wide Clean Water District, shellfish protection, natural resources and other grant funded targeted project work. ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH DIRECTOR The 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. The JCPH’s Environmental Public Health staff of professionals includes Environmental Health Specialists and other technical staff. EPH’s work is population- focused and requires professional knowledge, competencies, and skills. Salary: Wage range of $8461.95 to $10407.14/month, DOE Hours: 40 hours/week, may include evening or weekend hours Status: Exempt, full-time, with benefits Jefferson County Public Health | Environmental Health Director CANDIDATE PROFILE JCPH is looking for a motivated individual with a strong background in the factors that influence the impact of the environment on human health, skilled at working in teams and building partnerships with the goal of developing and managing innovative, evidence-based, and culturally appropriate public health services within communities. The ideal candidate will: • Work toward primary prevention and illness prevention • Design, deliver, and evaluate services to communities and industry stakeholders using knowledge from environmental public health, public health, and health policy • Provide orientation, staff development, consultation, and leadership • Evaluate assets and needs of communities, proposing solutions in partnership or leadership using proven best practices and epidemiology • Deliver community focused solutions that influence the health and well-being of individuals, families, and local communities. As a key leader, the EPH Director is responsible for the administering, planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the EPH programs, services, and policies of JCPH. He or she is accessible and approachable, and moves easily and comfortably among a variety of constituencies such as staff, Health Officer, Board members, the County Administrator, and the Public Health Director. This person works to develop and manage environmental public health programs and procedures to accomplish local, state, and federal public health goals and policies. Jefferson County Public Health | Environmental Health Director QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge and advanced understanding of the principles and practices of Public Health including policy development, data-driven decision-making, assessment and epidemiology. Knowledge of laws, management, and administrative practices. Knowledge of environmental public health, the public health system locally and in WA State. General knowledge of disease prevention and control, disease investigation, smart growth and planning for health. REQUIREMENTS Master’s degree in environmental health, sanitary science, bacteriology, diary science, veterinary medicine, engineering or basic natural or physical sciences, public administration or public health, and a minimum of 45 credits of basic and natural sciences; or a combination of related undergraduate education and experience to equate to masters level degree; and five (5) years progressively responsible environmental health positions, with at least one (1) year as manager including direct responsibility for performance of a team and/or individual subordinates, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Registered by the Washington State Board of Registered Sanitarians. Valid Washington State Driver’s License. TO BE CONSIDERED Jefferson County Public Health is a progressive equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. . To submit application, resume and letter of interest and to see full job description go to www.co.jefferson.wa.us/Jobs.aspx Open until filled, first review June 17, 2026. ADA/EOE Jefferson County Public Health | Environmental Health Director Director Deputy Director Health Officer Medical Director Finance & Billing Grants & ContractsPublic Records Community Assessment/Epi Compliance & SafetyInternal Policy Development CommunicationsEmergency Preparedness Community Health Division Director Clinical Services Community & Family Svcs. S&RH Reception Clinic In/Out Foot Care Immz. Admin. MCH WIC Infectious Disease Harm Reduction Services Immz. Rates/QI Chronic Disease Prev. Environmental Health/Water Quality Division Director Water Quality Manager Water Quality Monitoring Pollution Ident. & Correction Natural Resources Environmental Health Manager Drinking Water Solid Waste Local Source Control OSS O & M PermittingFood Safety Water Rec Zoonotic Disease Human Services DD BH PH Policy PH Policy Development Legislation CHIP Jefferson County Public Health Human ResourcesSeptember 2025 Management Team Supervisors Division – no position Staff FinanceManager BEACH program Conservation Futures Harmful Algae Blooms Climate & Health Code Compliance