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These WA state jobs pay up to $101K a year and are hiring now in Whatcom County

Washington state government job positions in Bellingham and Whatcom County with good benefits are currently hiring with high pay.
Washington state government job positions in Bellingham and Whatcom County with good benefits are currently hiring with high pay. Getty Images/iStockphoto

Looking for a job with good benefits and salary? These Washington state government jobs pay at least $45,000 a year and are currently hiring:

Washington State Patrol Trooper Cadet

Salary: $63,996 annually

Location: Multiple locations across Washington state

Job description: “As general authority peace officers, Washington State Patrol Troopers uphold the Constitution of United States, Washington State constitution, laws, and statutes for the protection of its citizens.”

Job requirements: must be at least 19.5 years of age, must pass all WSP tests and examinations, must have a valid driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED.

Rest Area Attendant - Department of Transportation

Salary: $45,552 - $55,224 annually

Location: Bellingham

Job description: perform routine rest area maintenance, cleaning and landscaping.

Job requirements: must have a valid driver’s license, a high school diploma or GED, the ability to lift 50 pounds and the ability to work in a variety of weather conditions.

Human Resource Manager - Department of Corrections

Salary: $101,232 annually

Location: Remote/hybrid, multiple locations across Washington

Job description: ensure multiple HR programs run properly, manage professional-level staff and provide local labor relations leadership and assistance with staff and individuals.

Job requirements: high school diploma or equivalent, at least three years of professional human resources experience and one year of experience supervising a human resources staff.



Safety Officer - Department of Ecology

Salary: $58,104 - $78,120 annually

Location: Bellingham

Job description: Provide safety consultations, conduct safety training and inspections and develop safety plans and procedures across WA state locations.

Job requirements: Experience and education in a related field.

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Alyse Smith
The Bellingham Herald
Alyse Smith is a reporter at The Bellingham Herald covering retail, restaurants, jobs and business. If you like stories like this, please consider supporting our work with a subscription to our newspaper.
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