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These WA state jobs pay up to $139K a year and are hiring now in Whatcom County

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

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:

Community Wildfire Resilience Technician - Whatcom Conservation District

Salary: $42,766 - $57,324 a year

Location: Whatcom County

Job description: conduct wildfire risk assessments, work on community projects, present educational courses on ecological stewardship.

Job requirements: Bachelor’s degree in natural resource sciences, environmental studies, forestry or a related field, or related experience.

Correctional Officer - Department of Corrections

Salary: $3,844 - $6,124 per month

Location: Bellingham

Job description: Maintain security and monitor Bellingham Reentry Center, advise, transport and direct incarcerated individuals.

Job requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license.

Park Aide - Parks and Recreation Department

Salary: $16.90 - $20.33 per hour

Location: Whatcom County

Job description: maintain park facilities, lawns and grounds, register campers and park visitors, clean properties and restrooms.

Job requirements: must be at least 17 years old with a valid driver’s license.

Assistant Attorney General - Attorney General’s Office

Salary: $74,520 - $139,572 per year

Location: Bellingham

Job description: Handles frequent state court docket and trial appearances including representing in child welfare cases with abused and neglected children.

Job requirements: graduation from an accredited law school, licensed to practice law in Washington, the ability to handle multiple cases at one time and communicate well.

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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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