These are the top-paying state jobs available now in Whatcom County
Washington state is hiring in Whatcom County and paying up to $8,782 a month for jobs in social services, health services and wildlife. As state jobs are known for offering competitive salaries and benefits, these positions could be filled quickly.
Here are some of the highest paying Washington state job openings in Whatcom County from the State of Washington Job Opportunities website:
Senior Environmental Cleanup Engineer
Salary: $80,292 to $105,384 a year.
Permanent, full-time.
Location: Whatcom County Department of Ecology.
Job description: The Senior Environmental Cleanup Engineer will investigate and find solutions for environmental engineering problems and clean-up sites.
Requirements: A master’s degree and major in environmental, civil, chemical, mechanical or other related engineering fields and registration as an official engineer in Washington state.
Application deadline: Applications will remain open until the position is filled.
L&I Electrical Construction Inspector
Salary: $5,772 to $6,862 a month.
Permanent, full-time.
Location: Whatcom County Department of Labor & Industries.
Job description: The Labor and Industries Electrical Construction Inspector will inspect electrical installations, conduct field investigations, and issue citations when the construction does not meet standards.
Requirements: Four years of experience as a certified journeyman electrician, knowledge of the National Electrical Code and position-specific skills and abilities.
Application deadline: Continuously hiring.
DCYF Social Service Specialist 1-3
Salary: $3,535 to $5,913 a month.
Various job types, some permanent and full-time.
Location: Whatcom County Department of Children, Youth, and Families.
Job description: The DCYF Social Service Specialist will work alongside a social service team to help children, youth and families in Whatcom County with social work services.
Requirements: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, paid social service experience and practicum.
Application deadline: June 30 at midnight.
DSHS ESA Child Support Enforcement Officer 3
Salary: $4,188 to $5,494 a month.
Non-Permanent, full-time.
Location: Whatcom County Department of Social and Health Services.
Job description: The Child Support Enforcement Officer will direct staff to ensure child and medical support, make critical decisions pertaining to legal enforcements and assist walk-in customers and more.
Requirements: Two years of experience as a Washington State Support Enforcement Officer, or a bachelor’s degree and other experience.
Application deadline: March 13 at midnight.
DSHS ESA WorkFirst Program Specialist - Temporary
Salary: $3,887 to $5,102 a month.
Non-permanent, full-time.
Location: Whatcom County Department of Social and Health Services.
Job description: The WorkFirst Program Specialist will evaluate clients and potential clients seeking the WorkFirst assistance program, determine eligibility, handle case management, perform interviews and home visits and more.
Requirements: Professional experience as a Public Benefits Specialists 3, or other equivalent experience.
Application deadline: March 9 at midnight.
Browse for more jobs at careers.wa.gov.
This story was originally published March 9, 2022 at 5:00 AM.
